2024-2025 Teen Science Cafe Fellows – Aug 1

Posted by Teen Science Cafe Network on June 25, 2024

The Teen Science Cafe (TSC) Fellows initiative is a 10-month training program designed to help informal educators implement Teen Science Cafes in their community. Teen Science Cafe Fellows receive one-on-one support from TSC Guides to launch a Cafe program and host three Cafe events during the year. Fellows receive a $2,500 stipend to support their work!

What is a Teen Science Café?

Teen Science Cafés (TSCs) are free out-of-school time programs where teen leaders, adult leaders, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experts collaborate on presentations and hands-on activities which explore science topics in-depth. Cafés are hosted by various organizations, from libraries to afterschool sites to museums. TSCs are led by teens for a teen audience (grades 9-12) and are as unique as the communities they serve. Cafés are easy to start and no prior experience with STEM is needed. TSCs are a National Science Foundation funded and professional evaluation backed program based on research proven principles elevating teen voice, teen choice, and 21st century skill development.

What is the TSC Fellows program?

The TSC Fellows initiative is a ten-month training program supported by a stipend ($2,500) for the establishment of new Café programs across the nation. It runs September 2024 through June 2025. Fellows receive one-on-one support from TSC Network Guides to launch a program at their site and host three Café events during the program period, in addition to virtual cohort meetings and more. Applicants should consider how their program will be sustained after the fellowship period.

Application deadline: August 1, 2024

Learn more and apply here.