STEM Archives

$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association

State officials estimate that over the next decade, seven in 10 new jobs in Pennsylvania will require workers to use computers and new technologies.

02 Jun 2021

BotsIQ receives $498,000 grant to train middle school students in high-tech robotics, manufacturing

The BotsIQ Cobot Challenge directs middle school teams to build “cobots" (collaborative robots) that work beside humans to accomplish a task, like a robotic arm.

19 Apr 2021

Pittsburgh ranks 11th for STEM-related jobs, says WalletHub

Pittsburgh ranks high on a study that takes a look at where to work. STEM-related jobs are projected to grow faster than any other.

17 Jan 2015

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

Ellis School boosts STEM confidence with hands-on labs

Faculty at the Ellis School have shown that active learning (such as experiments and group work) helps girls learn STEM subjects, and believe in their value.

08 Sep 2014

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