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Welcome to CU Science Discovery,

a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Science Discovery manages programs that engage K-12 students and teachers in STEM and connect public audiences with the STEM research happening at CU Boulder. Science Discovery programs utilize CU scientific expertise, equipment, resources and faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in order to provide participants with 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 CU Boulder. 

  Learn More: STEM Pathfinder Programs

Each participating CU Boulder 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.

  Learn More: STEM Pathfinder Department Guides

Online registration for summer 2026 at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz is now open! Start planning your summer right away. 

  Summer 2026 Catalog (PDF)

 K-8 Summer Camps at CU Boulder (PDF)

High School Classes at CU Boulder (PDF)

  Programs at CU Anschutz (PDF)

 

Science Discovery is excited to announce the return of monthly Teen Science Cafés! 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 free monthly events being held in Aurora and Thornton. 

January 22 in Aurora

January 29 in Thornton  

  Click Here for Program Descriptions and RSVP Links