National Biomechanics Day is a free event for high-school students held annually at CMU. Biomechanics is the study of how living things move and interact with their environment, and combines the disciplines of biology, mathematics, physics, and engineering. Students learn about biomechanics through fun, hands-on activities which include simulating spinal surgery, simulating the heart, and […]
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Join Pittsburgh authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski for an inspiring look at the legacy of Fred Rogers. Drawing from their acclaimed book, "When You Wonder, You’re Learning," they use stories and songs to bring today’s adults back to the Neighborhood. Discover a proven blueprint for raising healthier children and building a more just world.
Logistics The Idealized Science Institute is hosting an in-person professional development workshop on Saturday March 28th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in learning how to engage your students in authentic scientific practices, joining a community of local science teachers, earning Act 48 credits, all while receiving financial support (all […]
ELIE Circle's Holistic Health Framework is specifically designed for community-based educational spaces to support the holistic health of both young people and staff. The framework consists of describing holistic health, barriers to holistic health, and holistic health tools. This session is split into 5 sections. The first section is an introduction to the framework. The […]
The FRPC showcases impactful school-business partnerships from across the region and inspires new collaborations.
The 2026 Future Ready Partnerships Conference brings together educators, employers, and partners to showcase impactful school-business partnerships from across the region and inspire new collaborations. This event features: -Panel session with industry leaders focused on workforce needs -Breakout sessions highlighting impactful school-business partnerships -Lunch -Networking opportunities This year’s conference is on March 31, 2026, at […]
Noche de Ciencias is a free, hands-on STEM event for K–12 students and their families hosted by SHPE at Carnegie Mellon University. The event is designed to introduce students to science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive activities such as LED light-up cards, wind turbines, biomedical sensors, coding logic, and more. Our goal is […]
Experience the forefront of innovation in Pittsburgh at the 2026 STEM Summit! This event highlights the wide range of dynamic and evolving STEM careers shaping the future workforce in the Pittsburgh Region. WHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM WHERE: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 + Multiple […]
Planned by teens for teens. A professional physicist gives a 30 minute talk, then participants visit several hands on stations which are related to the topic. Tours of the Allegheny Observatory and donuts are included. This event focuses on the Higgs Boson and an introduction to particle physics. The speaker is Dr. Homiller, University of […]
Join the History Center Learning Team for an evening of inspiration and professional enrichment. Explore five floors of award-winning exhibitions and enjoy an exclusive tour with staff of our newest exhibition, My America: An Illustrated Experience. Meet some of the artists behind the artwork and learn more about their process and methods. Watch a flameworking […]
The Fable Realm is thrown out of balance when the God of Wisdom dies. While in mourning, the rest of the gods must contend with how to prevent a world without Wisdom. OH MY GOD! explores the legacy that emerges from their collective grief. Experience the power of the arts with theatriQ! Over the course […]
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