Meet the Grantmakers Thursday, May 18, 2017 – 11:30am – 1:30pm Event Location: Shannopin Country Club Join Jim Denova, Vice President of the Benedum Foundation and Lee Ann Wainwright, Policy, Government & Public Affairs Specialist for Chevron Appalachia as they share insight into the types of grants their organizations support, how they are leveraging social investments […]
Dream Big in Engineering
Dream Big in Engineering Audience: Grade K-8 teachers February 21st, 10AM-1:00PM Put the “E” in your classroom by learning practical ways to integrate engineering activities into your instruction. Solving problems while being creative is just the start! At this unique workshop, educators will rotate through three stations involving hands-on learning, exploring engineering resources, and […]
Spice Up Your Science
Winter/Spring 2017 Semester Sharpen your STEM pedagogy skills with Carnegie Science Center’s Teaching Excellence Academy. The Winter/Spring 2017 Semester offers opportunities for educators in all grade levels, with specific workshops in STEM, early learner education, and the engineering design process. Act 48 credit and certificate of participation provided upon successful completion of each workshop. Workshops […]
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) STEM Opportunities Webinar
When Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Details At the December 21, 2016 meeting, the Project Accelerate Workgroup will be hosting the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) STEM Opportunities webinar presented by James Brown, Executive Director of the STEM Education Coalition (Washington, D.C.), and his Legislative and Media Relations Coordinator, Lindsey […]
Youth Today Webinar: Engaging Older Youth with Technology
Engaging Older Youth with Technology November 3, 2016 at 1pm EST Older youth love technology, and it is often the neglected letter in STEM. It is, however, a great way to engage youth in Out-of-School Time programs. In this webinar, you will learn the theory behind engaging older youth, and then you will hear from […]
Geek Street Fair Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Geek Street Fair hosted by Google is an interactive event to inspire kids to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and computer science. Google is partnering with technology companies, community based organizations, museums, and content creators from across Pittsburgh who will provide fun activities for students to explore. The Pittsburgh Geek Street […]
Franklin Institute/PSAYDN Hands-on Family Engagement in STEM Workshop
July 19, 2016 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Do you want to support family engagement in STEM learning in your out-of-school time program? Join the Franklin Institute as they present a webinar, in partnership with PSAYDN, that will build better understanding of strategies for connecting families and STEM and will help you decide on […]
Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series: STEM Mentoring
June 16, 2016 1-2:15 p.m. ET Join us to learn how mentoring programs are focusing on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to reflect this national priority. You’ll learn what the research says about STEM mentoring and hear how practitioners have incorporated STEM activities into their programs. Register for this free webinar today.
7th Annual Dr. Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference/2nd Annual Sizemore Youth Conference
May 25 & May 26, 2016 Increase Awareness… Give a Voice… Create Possibilities… There is a great need for diversity in the STEAM fields and its more important than ever to enhance student self-esteem in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The Duquesne University School of Education and the Barbara A. Sizemore Urban Education Initiative are hosting […]
Learning Science Through Golf/STEM Education
Learning Science Through Golf/STEM Education Heinz History Center – May 2 through June 19 As part of the USGA’s ongoing commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, and sharing these principles through the lens of golf, the USGA will debut its “Learning Science Through Golf” exhibit May 2 through June 19 at […]