Career expo at Ross Park Mall promises interactive exhibits for kids interested in STEM fields
The free event on May 14 will offer hands-on experiences with drones, robotics, computer coding and other technologies.
06 May 2022
$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