Teen Cafés: Innovative Model for Effective Science Communication Michelle Hall & Michael Mayhew Science Education Solutions, Inc. TEEN SCIENCE CAFÉ Funded by the NSF Award #1223830
Mar 31, 2015
Teen Cafés: Innovative Model for Effective Science Communication
Michelle Hall & Michael MayhewScience Education Solutions, Inc.
TEEN SCIENCECAFÉ NETWORK
Funded by the NSF Award #1223830
Youth led Active learning Community driven Tailored to teen interests Vetted and prepared presenters Local “hero”
What is a teen science café?
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Flocking Behavior in Birds and Teenagers The Brain of the Zombie Sleuthing With Google Earth A Day in the Life of a Teenage Dolphin What Insects Tell Us About Climate Change Nature’s Spectacular Light Show: Mapping
Auroras with Twitter! Biomechanics and Brain-Computer
Interfaces Shark Secrets Revealed Using iPhone
Technology
Recent Cafés
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New perspectives on STEM in their lives
Deeper understanding of the nature of science
Meet real people leading interesting lives
Promotes STEM career interests Brings school science to life
Why do it?
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A community of practice Professional development Access to shared resources Small grants for start up New collaborations Reach into the teen market
What is the TSC Network
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Join Us!
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http://teensciencecafe.org
*All resources from this presentation can be found on our website.
http://teensciencecafe.org
Teen Science Café Network
http://vimeo.com/73819744
Youth leadership video
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