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Welcome to CU Science Discovery,

a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)ÌýeducationÌýoutreach program atÌýthe University of Colorado Boulder. Science DiscoveryÌýmanages programs that engage K-12 students andÌýteachers in STEM and connectÌýpublic audiencesÌýwith the STEM research happening at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ. Science Discovery programs utilizeÌýCU scientific expertise, equipment, resources and faculty, graduate andÌýundergraduate students in order to provide participantsÌýwith unique, experiential STEM learning experiences.

NEW in 2026: STEM Pathfinder Program

STEM Pathfinder Programs are two-week immersive experiences for high school students (rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students) designed to explore diverse fields within biosciences or engineering at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ.Ìý

ÌýÌýLearn More: STEM Pathfinder Programs

Each participating ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ department hosts high school students for two days, where they'll get an opportunity to dive in to hands-on activities, join lab tours, and engage in conversations with faculty and students. STEM Pathfinder Department Guides spearhead development and facilitation of their department's experience with support from Science Discovery staff.

ÌýÌýLearn More: STEM Pathfinder Department Guides

Online registration for summer 2026 at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ and CU Anschutz continues. Many camps and classes are filling – register soon to avoid missing out!

ÌýÌýSummer 2026 Catalog (PDF)

ÌýK-8 Summer Camps at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ (PDF)

High School Classes at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ (PDF)

ÌýÌýPrograms at CU Anschutz (PDF)

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Teen Science Café events are free, youth-led programs that connect CU scientists with local teens in fun, informal settings. RSVP now to attend one (or both!) of the upcoming free events being held in Aurora and Thornton.Ìý

March 19 in Aurora

April 2 in Thornton Ìý

ÌýÌýClick Here for Program Descriptions and RSVP Links