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Citizens Science Lab and YBMKQ bring STEAM education to Penn Hills

Five days a week, kids at YBMKQ will be diving deep into science learning.

Carnegie Science Center gets new name and $65 million gift

Daniel Kamin discovered his love of science during childhood visits to Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, which grew into the Carnegie Science Center visited by so many Pittsburgh-area […]

Reaching for the sky: These Pittsburgh teen drone pilots are gaining skills and friendships

Check out this Q&A teen drone pilots from around Pittsburgh.

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Meet the Bee Bots: STEM Coding Lab introduces local kids to computer science learning

Kids from kindergarten through 8th grade are learning from STEM Coding Lab.

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Tech Council’s STEM leadership program for high school girls is ready to LAUNCH: Here’s how to join

High school girls can apply by Sept. 8 for this Pittsburgh STEM learning and leadership program. Details here!

These local teens came in 4th in the world at BrainSTEM Learning’s global robotics competition

These BrainSTEM Learning competition winners mentored younger students in the Pittsburgh region.

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CSC’s Kids vs. Adults Science Challenge gets the whole family learning — and we’ve got free tickets

The Carnegie Science Center invites kids and grownups to dive into science learning together. Details here.

What else can learners do? Pushing boundaries and building trust in the Beaver Area School District

Beaver Area’s STAP program may be a first among American school districts.

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What do parents need to know about ChatGPT?

This guide to ChatGPT for parents helps with navigating this new technology.

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New science standards are coming to Pennsylvania schools

New science standards include more experiments, trial and error, discussion, problem-solving and collaboration.

Maker Monday: Create a DIY “lava lamp”

Maker Monday is back with this super-fun project.

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Mars STEAM Challenge is open for grades 3-12

Registration is open for the Mars STEAM Challenge. Details here!

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Check out ‘Mars: The Next Giant Leap,’ now open at the Carnegie Science Center

The Carnegie Science Center takes kids to Mars and lets them imagine the future.

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The Moonshot Museum is open on Pittsburgh’s Northside

Moonshot Museum has a mission: letting every kid know there’s a place for them in space.

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L.A.U.N.C.H. leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh propels them toward STEM careers

PTC’s leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh offers skill-building, networking and plenty of inspiration.

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Career Ready PA events connect kids with potential paths toward their futures

During the month of May, thousands of students and families attended more than 100 Career Ready PA events as part of Remake Learning Days.

SLB Radio’s RADcast program teaches teens media skills — and life skills, too

Check out all that teens are learning in the RADcast program. (And find out how to sign up your student.)

Startable empowers entrepreneurial kids to turn ideas into businesses

“We want them constantly looking at different things and thinking, ‘What can I make out of that?’ Or, ‘Here’s a problem; how do I fix that?’”

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Powerful summer learning and year-round programs are building career pipelines for students of color

How “career readiness” is becoming a more equitable, holistic experience in Pittsburgh.

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Local startup KEF Robotics provides mentorship and STEM learning to Obama Academy students

Students interested in a robotics internship at KEF Robotics don’t need top-notch programming skills. But they do need drive and a desire to learn.