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Schell Games making STEAM-based games “to change the world”

“Well-crafted educational games will be able to capture and engage the minds of students in new ways that will make them an incredibly powerful tool for the teachers of the 21st century," says Jesse Schell, CEO.

26 Mar 2015

With BirdBrain Technologies, any student can learn to code and make robots

Why can't robotic skill training and bot building be accessible to everyone? Chief Roboticist Tom Lauwers has hit on a way to train the masses while making it fun.

14 Jan 2015

Cool teen role models teaching STEM skills. Meet the Tech Warriors.

Giordan Dixon of Highland Park is the first among a brigade of teens who will tutor elementary students to boost scientific literacy.

05 Jan 2015

3 STEM programs making an impact in Pittsburgh (one worth $21 million)

Three great STEM initiatives are moving the region forward at high schools and beyond, in ways that will shape our city's future. In Pittsburgh alone there are 22,000 job openings in STEM-related fields.

03 Nov 2014

Chevron commits $20 million to region for major STEM workforce initiative

"This is a demonstration of our commitment to be a partner in this community for many years to come," says Trip Oliver of Chevron's support of regional STEM initiatives.

21 Oct 2014

How STEAM programs are transforming education in Pittsburgh

Check out some of the coolest educational programs in Pittsburgh that have kids clamoring to learn highly technical skills.

20 Oct 2014

How gaming is changing the game in education in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is on the forefront of new strategies in learning that are changing the game in primary, middle and high school education.

14 Oct 2014

Remake Learning: How robotics is transforming education in Pittsburgh

How to prepare our young people for college and the work force by connecting students with hands-on learning that develops relevant skills.

06 Oct 2014

From Makeshop to Assemble: the maker movement in education

Pittsburgh is in the midst of a revolution in remaking learning, including the maker movement. Here are four impressive examples, from Community Lawns to Message from Me.

30 Sep 2014

Community Lawns launches teens into the business of making

Pittsburgh's first Community Lawn took five teens in East Liberty from design to business plan, all while creating a new outdoor space for the neighborhood. The project empowers local youth to harness their natural abilities toward creating something concrete and lasting for their community and beyond.

05 Sep 2014