Join us for an opportunity to learn more about Pittsburgh Glass Center’s many educational programs, artist residency opportunities, interactive tours, and hands-on activities for students and educators.
The event includes a tour of the newly expanded Pittsburgh Glass Center’s facilities, a presentation about programming, glassblowing demonstrations and opportunity to make your own fused glass suncatcher.
Earn an hour of Act 48 credit.
Science and engineering education is undergoing a transformation (Kober et al, 2023). We all know that children learn science best by engaging inthe subject from an early age in the way that scientists and engineers do, but…
How can we find the time to teach science consistently and in a phenomenon-based, three-dimensional way in K through 5?
What does it look and sound like in an elementary science classroom these days?
How can we possible teach all the math and ELA we have to teach and still find time for science?
There are environmental literacy standards now, too?! What?
If you’ve asked yourself any of those questions (or others about elementary science) since the release of the PA STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) standards in July, 2022, then you can benefit from joining the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Math & Science Collaborative at the Elementary Science Symposium.
Communitopia will be hosting its 5th cohort of the Climate Change Teacher Fellowship on January 11 & 25. Join other regional educators interested in incorporating solutions-centered climate education into their curriculum. Gain the confidence to teach about climate change, empower your students, and connect to solutions regardless of which subject you specialize in! Open to certified K-12 teachers from Western PA. Educators completing fellowship requirements (approximately 30-hours) will receive one Act 48 credit and a $500 stipend.
Join us for an interactive open house to create your own holiday-themed decor! Laser-cut snowflakes, 3D print an ornament, record a custom holiday e-card, or simply enjoy hot cocoa and the company of fellow STEM educators!
Stop in anytime between 3 and 6!
This year’s Teacher Open House will feature the current exhibition: KAWS + Warhol, which pairs the work of contemporary artist and designer, KAWS, with the work of Andy Warhol to explore themes of commercialism and the dark side of popular culture. The evening will include networking, gallery talks, art-making, and classroom resources. Teachers in attendance receive information about school partnerships and can receive four Act 48 credit hours.
Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in South Western PA.
Join us for a transformative conference where we delve into the dynamic journey of educational technology and its profound impact on teaching and learning. This conference explores how innovations evolving from traditional chalkboards to cutting-edge chatbots, are reshaping the educational landscape.
Discover how technology integration offers students unprecedented opportunities to engage with the future of education while in the classroom. Engage with thought leaders, educators, and technologists as we uncover the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted and absorbed- from interactive lessons and virtual reality to AI-driven personalized learning experiences
Whether you’re an educator, administrator, policy-maker, or technology enthusiast, this conference promises to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance the educational experience. Be a part of the conversation that is shaping the next generation of learning.
Join Us at MiniCon 2024—Western PA’s Largest Commercial Design Tradeshow for K-12 Educators!
Explore the latest trends in classroom, STEAM, and e-sport environments that are shaping K-12 school districts today. MiniCon takes place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District from Tuesday, 10/22 to Thursday, 10/24.
By attending, you’ll also have a chance to win a full classroom of Smith System furniture! The lucky winner will collaborate to design their dream classroom and receive furniture for up to 30 students—an exciting opportunity to reimagine learning spaces.
At MiniCon, you’ll:
-Get hands-on with innovative products from top K-12 manufacturers like Smith System.
-Discover cutting-edge solutions for STEAM, cafeteria, and e-sport environments.
-Attend a lunch-and-learn CEU focused on sensory learning and how design impacts student growth and development.
-Network with industry experts and exchange ideas on K-12 design innovations.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your school’s learning environment and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom!
Explore Innovations in AI Research!
October 10, 2024 – Simmons Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University
AI research is powering improvements in how we work, learn, build, and so much more. AI Institutes Expo Day 2024 is your chance to see the forefront of this research.
Discover cutting-edge research in multiple fields and learn how AI research is being conducted
to benefit society in many ways. See demonstrations of AI research in robotics, education,
agriculture, physical sciences, weather, and many other areas – and how we make ethical
decisions about the use of AI.
• Connect with 25 AI Institutes and partners and engage with their work
• Watch interactive panel discussions with AI and industry experts
• Network with 200+ attendees, researchers, and industry leaders
This event is open to the public. Register now!
HEAR FROM THOUGHT LEADERS IN AI RESEARCH
• Remarks from Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian
• Panel on Innovations in Generative AI Research & Use-Inspired Solutions
ABOUT THE AI INSTITUTES
The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-NIFA began establishing AI Institutes in 2020 to serve as national nexus points for collaborative AI efforts spanning higher education institutions, federal agencies, industry, and nonprofits/foundations. These 25 AI Institutes will showcase their research at AI Institutes Expo Day.
To learn more about all 25 AI Institutes, visit the AIVO website at aiinstitutes.org.
Meaningful Play 2024 is a conference about theory, research, and game design innovations, principles and practices. Meaningful Play brings scholars, industry professionals and games practitioners together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways.
For over 35 years, the Faraday Lecture has been presented by prominent educators and scientists throughout the nation. Its astonishing demonstrations in chemistry and physics have both amazed and encouraged the middle and high school students to whom it is focused. Attendance to this event is FREE!
Don’t Blink!
Presented By Ray Euler, University of Pittsburgh
Ray Euler, Chemistry Demonstrator at the Univeristy of Pittsburgh, will present his unique blend of demonstrations sure to delight and inspire your students.
Basic properties such as pressure, temperature and color will be explored to show the links between the world we live in and the scientific principles that we use to describe what we observe.
The event is free to attend. Parking for cars, vans, and buses will be available.
Questions or need help? shousec@pittcon.org
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am
(doors open at 9:00 am)
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
Reserve Your Class
Attendance to this event is FREE!
