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4 Keystone Oaks teams win statewide Odyssey of the Mind, head to World Finals
These Keystone Oaks kids will compete at the World Finals, assuming they can raise the funds to get there.
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.
Living up to their name: STEAM Learning at Woodland Hills brings computer knowledge to all
“Computer science has to be done across the board,” says Woodland Hills’ Tina Dietrich. “It has to be important.”
A total solar eclipse is coming to our region: Here’s how your family can experience it
Photo above by Jongsun Lee via Unsplash. On Monday, April 8, the moon will block out the sun in a total solar eclipse. That’s not unheard of: Solar eclipses happen […]
Sponsored Content Doktor Kaboom experiments with holiday magic in “The Science of Santa” at the Byham Theater!
Doktor Kaboom’s science show for kids brings holiday joy to Pittsburgh. Details here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
New science standards are coming to Pennsylvania schools
New science standards include more experiments, trial and error, discussion, problem-solving and collaboration.
Your guide to Pittsburgh’s Children’s Theater Festival: bigger and better with more than 50 free activities
Catch the exciting highlights of the upcoming EQT Children’s Theater Festival.
Mars STEAM Challenge is open for grades 3-12
Registration is open for the Mars STEAM Challenge. Details here!
Snapology combines STEM learning with social skills — and it was founded by two local moms
Photo above courtesy of Snapology Parents know it can be hard to find extracurricular activities for kids outside of sports. That’s why one local mom decided to start her own […]
High school esports teams teach communication skills, teamwork and STEM learning
About a dozen high school esports teams now compete in our region.
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.
Maker Monday: Let’s try ‘garbage gardening’!
Check out this easy and free Maker Monday science project!
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.
Wilkinsburg’s Center for Aviation Technology and Training is ready to inspire your kids
The Center for Aviation Technology and Training is currently open to school groups or youth-centered organizations
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.