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Trapped in a giant semi-transparent dome, you watch as a single fly buzzes aimlessly above and finally comes to a...

Biomedical engineering has a long history that spans more than 3,000 years. Simple crutches and splints are some of the...

CBD, an extract from the cannabis or marijuana plant, is gaining attention. Once known as a “hippie’s disappointment,” CBD has...

This week we’ll be joined by Megan Damico for a discussion about BUGS! More specifically, Megan will talk about how...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tammara Watts! Dr. Watts will explore how a surgeon can approach two patients...

Read the October 2020 Teen Science Cafe recap by high school senior, Violet Shaw.

Read a recap of our last Teen Science Cafe, written by high-school senior and Teen Advisory Board Member, Katie Combs.

Important contributions from these pioneers include being the first Black automaker and working on NASA satellites.

Learn more about the trailblazers in biology, mathematics, nutrition, chemistry and engineering.