How can we put racial justice and equity into practice? How can we elevate genius in ourselves and our communities? How do we center love and wellness in education? Genius, Joy, and Love is a five-day intensive summer institute that will bring together Black youth (age 14-22) and adult educators to explore these questions. Sessions will be 9am-4pm on July 29-August 2 at MuseumLab. Each day of the institute will involve a workshop with a leading social justice researcher and/or advocate; arts and making activities that explore the workshop’s topic through poetry, art, and song; healing and wellness activities; and guided action planning sessions that support Fellows to put their learning into practice and make lasting change in their communities. Selected Fellows will receive a $500 stipend.
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On April 5th from 9am-11am, the Remake Learning Regional STE(A)M Ecosystem will host its first quarterly convening on 2024 at the UPMC Health Plan Community Center in partnership with Partner 4 Work. This meeting will provide glimpses into career ready initiatives taking place across Allegheny County, offer updates for initiatives taking place in the regional STE(A)M ecosystem, and will lay the groundwork for our collective work in the upcoming year and future grantmaking opportunities within the STE(A)M Ecosystem. This meeting will build on the momentum of last year and begin helping our ecosystem think about ways we can work together to provide career readiness opportunities and connections to industry with partners across the K-12, out of school time, and higher education sectors.
Step inside the most innovative companies in Pittsburgh! The 2024 STEM Summit is designed to showcase the diverse array of evolving STEM related careers that are available for our future workforce.
WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024 From 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Kick off – The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, formerly the Carnegie Science Center | 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 and then Multiple Tour Stops
We invite students, in grades 8-12 to engage with leaders across our innovation sector. Students will participate in tours and experiential learning opportunities to further explore and investigate the STEM industry. The STEM Summit will also feature a keynote speaker and exhibit tables hosted by several organizations.
What’s Your RIASEC? Conversations will be sparked by comparing the students and professionals RIASEC codes. The interactive experience of the STEM Summit will highlight how an individual’s strengths, interests, and passions can lead to multiple pathways to jobs in the tech industry! More information provided upon registration.
Chaperone Policy: we require one teacher or adult for every 10 students.
Cost:
Students Grades 8-12 $30
Adult chaperones (must register with student group): Free
Adult Attendees $40
If you are a company looking to sponsor and participate, please contact Ashley Steckel, VP of Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org.
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Registration
9:15 – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Keynote Speaker
9:45 – 9:55 AM | Board busses for tours
10:15 – 12:45 PM | Tour stop one, lunch, Tour stop two
12:45 – 1:30 PM | Board busses and return to The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center
Keynote Speaker:
John Dick | Founder & CEO, CivicScience
John Dick is the Founder and CEO of CivicScience, a consumer analytics and advertising platform serving the largest brands and media companies in the world. He’s the host of the podcast, The Dumbest Guy in the Room and author of What We’re Seeing, the weekly newsletter read by a who’s-who of business and tech leaders. John is a contributor to AdAge and Forbes and has appeared on Good Morning America, Yahoo! Finance, and NewsNation, and as a speaker at numerous business and media conferences.
The Western Pennsylvania Writing Project is pleased to offer a restorative and explorative four-week seminar for educators. If you are a classroom teacher, community educator, or education leader looking to have dedicated time for writing, improve your practice, and/or influence the writing culture in your school or organization, the WPWP Summer Institute is for you!
During the four weeks, educators (grade levels K to college, across all disciplines and communities) develop their personal and professional writing, explore new writing strategies, consider curriculum, and deepen inquiry connected to writing as a tool for education equity, access, and social justice. Together, we investigate best practices in writing and literacy instruction through shared demonstrations of practice, readings, and intentional focus on our writing and reading processes.
We will accept applications through April 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please email wpwp@pitt.edu.
Join us for an electrifying evening of competitive gaming at our Esports Tournament! High school students from all over are invited to showcase their skills in popular games like Rocket League, Valorant, and Overwatch. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to test your abilities, make new friends, and compete against each other. With state-of-the-art equipment and a lively atmosphere, get ready for an unforgettable night of gaming action. Mark your calendars and get ready to game like never before!
More than 50 years after the world met Mister Rogers, modern science is clear: the methods he used in the Neighborhood can help every learner thrive.
So, what would it take to make classrooms, libraries, early learning centers, and other learning sites a little bit more like the Neighborhood? How might teachers build belonging and joy using Mister Rogers’ blueprints? And how can “the Fred Method” help every learner become the best of whoever they are?
On March 23, we’re going to find out. Join FrED Camp — a free professional development event for every kind of educator — and learn from fellow educators who make Mister Rogers matter still today, including Anne Fullenkamp (Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh) and Paul Siefken (Fred Rogers Productions).
Other presenting organizations include:
- Trying Together
- Remake Learning
- Fred Rogers Institute
- Parents as Allies/Kidsburgh
- Wisdom Corridors
- Learning 2025
- Capturing Creativity
- Teach Like Fred
- Project Zero Pittsburgh
- Consortium for Public Education
- World of Work Pittsburgh
- Phenomenon-based Learning
- PCTELA
- Brick by Brick
ACT48 and PQAS credits are available for educators.
Complimentary childcare for kids ages 5-8 is also available in an Activity Camp format. Please request childcare when registering for frED Camp. The Activity Camp is limited to 20 participants and provided by student teachers from Robert Morris University.
If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Scott Miller at smiller@avonworth.k12.pa.us. Thank you.
Join us for an out-of-this-world event at South Fayette High School! We’re launching into innovation, learning, excitement, and fun at this Moonshot Grant Showcase. Prepare for an inspiring journey as multiple Moonshot grantees share their discoveries and insights gained from their Moonshot Grant project. After the presentations, there will be time to orbit around networking opportunities, explore your own Moonshot Grant possibilities, and forge new partnerships.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an adventure that will take you beyond the stars.
Join NOMA PGH in our 2024 Winter Workshop, the first of three workshops for the Project Pipeline series in Pittsburgh! This year we will be exploring the relationship of materials and architecture by exploring physical models and crafts. Your child will have the opportunity to learn how architects make decisions about which material to use in their designs, and leave empowered to share informed feedback about the environment around them.
Registration for the Winter Workshop closes on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 12:00PM to allow our team to adequately prepare for the number of students and volunteers. To register, please visit the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-pipeline-winter-workshop-2024-registration-814160856037). Students that have attended multiple workshops this year will be offered discounted tickets to attend the Summer Camp, which will take place on August 1st through August 4th. Stay tuned for more information!
If there is any issue with the cost to attend, do not hesitate to e-mail us at nomapgh@gmail.com and we are happy to help waive the fee.
Registration is now OPEN for our annual Middle School Day program, held Saturday, 24 February from 9am-2.45pm at Carnegie Mellon University!
Middle School Day is a great opportunity for middle school girls to explore various fields in STEM. Students will participate in three workshops of their choice, two core engineering workshops and one special topic workshop. The sessions will be delivered by renowned CMU faculty and some cool engineering clubs 😎. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided!
Do register as soon as you can in the link below!
Details on logistics for the event (e.g. the exact location in Carnegie Mellon University) will be sent on a later date!
Join us for an exciting in-person event at Sally Ann’s, 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Have you ever imagined what the future of maker learning looks like in Southwest PA for the next ten years? Four different affinity groups – K12, Higher Education, Out of School Time, and Industry have been working since September to do just that. They were were brought together to form the Maker Learning Collaborative working group with the aim to map out robust, accessible maker opportunities in every community that empower people to pursue creative pathways that positively impact their own lives and the broader community.
Join us to explore their findings and recommendations for collaboration. Meet other maker educators and teaching artists during a fun night of dinner, drinks and networking.
We will offer an assortment of food including vegetarian and vegan options.