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Welcome to CU Science Discovery,

a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)ÌýeducationÌýoutreach program atÌýthe ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder. Science DiscoveryÌýmanages programs that engage K-12 students andÌýteachers in STEM and connectÌýpublic audiencesÌýwith the STEM research happening at CU Boulder. 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 CU Boulder.Ìý

ÌýÌýLearn 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.

ÌýÌýLearn More: STEM Pathfinder Department Guides

Winter break is right around the corner, and Science Discovery is celebrating with a couple of chilly-themed classes for those in grades K-5. These full-day, two-day classes explore the Arctic and winter solstice science, giving participants better insight into what they can expect from Mother Nature at this time of year. Ìý

ÌýÌýLearn More: Winter Break Classes

Chill out with Science Discovery this winter as we dive into the coolest corners of the Arctic and Antarctic—where young explorers will investigate icy ecosystems, crack the code on extreme animal survival, and even engineer frosty feats like igloos. These single-day classes will be snowloads of fun, so register early to avoid missing out!

ÌýÌýExplore January 5 Classes