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Mentors in the Making The Mentors in the Making program is a 1:1 mentoring program at BNY Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center for youth ages 14-18 from low-income families in the Pittsburgh area.  The program was started in 2017 because, although the Mobile Fab Lab brings digital fabrication experiences to hundreds of students in their classrooms, there was a need for students to explore “making” inside the Fab Lab space

Expanding opportunities and enhancing quality in STEM and STEAM Learning. The Pittsburgh Regional STE(A)M Ecosystem  is a regional collaborative comprised of individuals and organizations who seek to equitably equip and empower learners to use S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, A rts, and M

(on display through April 15, 2024) Embark on a scientific expedition through time at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. Explore meticulously re-created rooms and view 154 genuine artifacts from the RMS Titanic. Experience the grandeur of the 20th Century and dive deeper into the story that has captivated hearts for over a century.

The PNC Grow Up Great Lesson Center brings the arts and science alive in your classroom with free lesson plans. The lessons are designed for teachers to use flexibly with existing curricula to enhance hands-on learning for young children. 

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March 4, 2021 "The Good Nazi" Post-Film Discussion with Film Director Yaron Niski and 2G survivor, Dr. Michael Good Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with Rodef Shalom Congregation, is excited to offer the opportunity to watch the film "The Good Nazi" and engage in a post-film discussion with the film's director, Yaron Niski, Michael Good and CWB scholar Avi Ben Hur. 

Carnegie Science Center is OPEN! As you plan your first visit back to the Science Center, here is what to expect.

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AIU Trainings: Pop-Up PLNs (Professional Learning Networks) are engaging, FREE virtual opportunities to explore new technologies and teaching practices while connecting with other educators. Sessions are 45-minutes, held at 11 am and 3 pm each day, and open to all educators. 

Share your valuable STEM Resources on STEMisphere! 1. Get registered: Create an account. 2. Submit a resource: Add a single program, activity, or event to the website or contribute several resources through the bulk resource form.  

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workers help drive our nation's innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas and new companies. Read more here.

Mentors in the Making The Mentors in the Making program is a 1:1 mentoring program at BNY Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center for youth ages 14-18 from low-income families in the Pittsburgh area.  The program was started in 2017 because, although the Mobile Fab Lab brings digital fabrication experiences to hundreds of students in their classrooms, there was a need for students to explore “making” inside the Fab Lab space

Free, Online Coursework Helps Teach Programming Skills  Carnegie Mellon University, world-renowned for computer science and artificial intelligence, has launched a free, online curriculum for high school students that helps instructors teach programming skills using engaging graphics and animations.

BLS-STEM Jobs Report Spring 2014 reveals that STEM jobs are projected to grow to more than 9 million between 2012 and 2022, which is an increase of 1 million jobs over 2012 employment levels. Click here for more.

Workshops focus on best practices in STEM education PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2016 — Carnegie Science Center will launch its inaugural Teaching Excellence Academy in the fall of 2016. The Teaching Excellence Academy is open to any teachers in the region with an interest in strengthening their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) pedagogy skills. Several workshops are available for parents as well.

STEMISPHERE CONNECTS STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS WITH LOCAL STEM RESOURCES PITTSBURGH, Friday, May 20, 2016 ― A new high-tech kiosk in Carnegie Science Center’s lobby will enable visitors to search STEMisphere (www.STEMisphere.org), a free central hub listing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) resources across the region.

Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Recognized for “Leading Edge Business Practice” by Association of Science-Technology Centers PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2015 – Carnegie Science Center has won the 2015 Roy L.

Dynamic new Exhibit, Traveling Science Show to Offer Unique Lessons IN Human Anatomy, Healthy Living and the Wonders of Modern Medicine PITTSBURGH, May 20, 2015 – Carnegie Science Center and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) today announced a new partnership to develop BodyTech, a dynamic, three-pronged health and science educational program for the region.

Research Illuminates Region's Attitudes, Perceptions about STEM Education

A DOZEN STUDENTS TURNED THEIR VISION INTO VIDEO IN ONE DAY PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2014 — In the span of just a few hours, 12 middle and high school students transformed ideas about scientific topics into videos during Carnegie Science Center’s Digital Video SMASH JAM Workshop this weekend.