Attend Teen Science Café
Teen Science Café is a free, fun way for teens to explore advances in science and technology affecting their lives. Teens and STEM experts engage in lively conversations and activities to explore a topic deeply. Teen Science Café brings together teens from all over the greater Sioux Falls region to learn from scientists in their community.
Open to grades 7-12
Most sessions are held at the Sanford Research Center from 5:30pm-7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Some events may offer a virtual option; however, hands‑on activities are available only for in‑person participants. Please note that dates may occasionally shift from the first Tuesday of the month based on speaker availability.
Upcoming events:
Date: Tuesday, October 6th from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Topic: What does it take to evaluate evidence, make deductions, and convict someone of a crime? Reasoning helps detectives, lawyers, and scientists alike. Come put your reasoning skills to the test.
Title: The Art of Reasoning
Speaker: Mike Thompson, JD | Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at USF
Location: Sanford Research | 2301 E. 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Topic: Neuroscience
Speaker: Katie Grausam, PhD | Assistant Research Scientist at Sanford Research
Location: Sanford Research | 2301 E. 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD
Additional sessions for the 2026-2027 academic year:
December 1st, 2026
January 2nd, 2027
February 2nd, 2027
March 2nd, 2027
April 6th, 2027
Link to register: https://bit.ly/3UeiD88