Young children are exposed to more media and technology, and at earlier ages, than ever before. With a dizzying array of smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and on-demand services, today’s toddlers and preschoolers are the most media- and tech-saturated generation ever. Join us for a discussion about trends in young kids’ media habits and the implications for […]
After School Alliance Webinar: Tools, Ideas, and Strategies for Creative Computing in Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance Webinar: Tools, Ideas, and Strategies for Creative Computing in Afterschool Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017 12:00 PM ET About this webinar: Providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to become creators of technology, not just consumers, is a growing priority for afterschool programs across the country. Many programs are building from […]
KidWind Workshop
KidWind Workshop A professional development workshop in wind energy generation and engineering. Monday, December 4, 2017 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Saint Francis University 117 Evergreen Drive Loretto PA 15940 Think you or your class has what it takes to build the most efficient, functional, and innovative wind turbine? Try your luck at the KidWind […]
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Nonprofit for Success
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Nonprofit for Success Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Squirrel Hill In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofit organizations need to be keenly aware of how changes in funding priorities, customer/client needs and preferences, technology, marketing, and resource availability affect their capacity to deal proactively with change, successfully meet their mission, and survive […]
Code.org Studio Workshop for Teachers K-5
September 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost | Free Event Description | Code.org is offering this 1-day workshop to prepare educators and content-area teachers (librarians, tech-ed specialists, etc.) to introduce computer science basics in a format that’s fun and accessible to the youngest learners (grades K-5). The workshop will cover content for our elementary school curriculum, and teachers will […]
STEAMabration 2017 by the Citizen Science Lab
A FREE community event celebration of all things STEAM! An event where families and children of all ages can experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. *One ticket must be purchased per person. For example: A family of three should purchase three tickets* Major Players in the STEM/STEAM industry will be on hand for this […]
Assemble’s Bantam Night 2017
Join Assemble for a fundraiser at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse! Come support their free and low-cost programs and workshops and learn more about what they do by purchasing drinks at Wigle Whiskey. Wigle Whiskey’s Bantam Nights: Named for a fiesty, fighting cock, Wigle Whiskey introduced Bantam Nights in honor of Philip Wigle, who fought for Pittsburgh […]
#PGHSummer17 – SPOTLIGHT 1!
ASSEMBLE’s Summer STEAM Camps Spotlight We asked organizations in the city of Pittsburgh to share the different summer programs they will be offering in 2017. Throughout the summer, we will share weekly spotlights featuring different summer opportunities. This week’s Summer Spotlight features Assemble, as they share how children and families can have a FUN summer with […]
2017 Global Solutions Lab
June 18-26, 2017 Human Rights, Sustainable Development & Design for Eliminating Extreme Poverty by 2030 Students from college and high school as well as teachers and young professionals from around the world. at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA, Students and young professionals from around the world* are coming to the 2017 Lab. They will be briefed […]
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 […]