STEAM Showcase

Power of invention energizes kids at Pittsburgh STEAM Showcase

“It’s such an exciting time for education in our region. The STEAM Showcase is an opportunity to see firsthand the great work being done by students and teachers.”

Pittsburgh STEM teachers pair with STEM professionals in new ASSET program

“Teachers become the facilitators of student-driven, authentic, real-world scenarios.”

maker monday

Maker Monday: Coffee Filter Leaves

Maker Monday straddles the line between nature and art with Coffee Filter Leaves, an activity that offers STEM lessons.

Grammar app developed by high school senior

Henry Friedlander used to sit in the same classroom at Shadyside Academy where he’s now asking sixth-grade students, “What do you think the verb is here?” He is back as […]

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Maker Monday: Amazing Milk Experiment

Science and beauty combine in the Amazing Milk Experiment, this week’s Maker Monday STEM activity.

BEST Robotics

Can STEM rule as the new competitive sport in Pittsburgh schools?

“It’s so exciting to see a celebration of academics at the same level as sports.”

Maker Monday: Super Bubbles

Mix up a potion of Super Bubbles in this Maker Monday activity.

Regatta

Your family guide to Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta

Beyond the visual entertainment throughout the weekend, this year’s regatta offers more hands-on activities for kids than ever before.

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Maker Monday: DIY Lava Lamp

Get groovy with the Maker Monday DIY Lava Lamp.

Pittsburgh kids set out to change the world through video game designs

“The students learned a lot about programming and game design, but even more than that, I think they learned a lot about the kind of collaboration and group effort required to complete a complex task.”

preterm birth app

Magee and CMU researchers are developing an innovative app to combat preterm birth

“Pregnancy is a time when everyone feels worried and concern. The app is something that can give feedback even if everything is going well with a low-risk pregnancy.”

Uber

Uber and The Ellis School are driving girls toward tech careers

Leading by example is one way to get girls interested in tech careers. A group of women from Uber recently offered professional advice to Ellis School students.

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Maker Monday: Marshmallow Peeps Boats

Marshmallow Peeps and bunnies are forever! Here’s a fun way to apply scientific strategies.

Tech Girls Rock

Pittsburgh Tech Girls Rock in free workshop at Sarah Heinz House

Girl power! Get in on the hi-tech action with a free day of empowering fun.

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Maker Monday: Thread Spool Car

Building a simple car develops a number of S.T.E.A.M. skills. Count the ways with this fun and easy craft.

Pittsburgh Game Jam delivers a rousing night of free hi-tech play

Game Jam — a free night of fun and games — attracts kids who love science and technology.

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Maker Monday: Funny Faces in Woodworking

Develop woodworking skills with this silly face Maker Monday project.

My Favorite Thing

My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Ron Smiley

As a meteorologist — and dad — KDKA’s Ron Smiley finds the great outdoors a terrific place for family fun.

Build your baby’s brain with 30 Million Words Initiative

There is a simple way to help make your baby smarter and have a more successful future.

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Maker Monday: Build a Rain Gauge

Junior scientists will have fun observing spring showers by making their own rain gauge, a STEM project from Carnegie Science Center.