Build | Fly | Code: An Introduction to Drones and Block Coding

Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

Fly & Code! Join our workshop to build drones, learn flight basics, and dive into block coding for exciting aerial adventures.DescriptionIntroduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! This hands-on workshop will begin with the assembly of a Parrot Mambo or Hopper drone. Once assembled, participants will learn basic flight terminology and […]

Solid Stuff: Fun Materials Science Activities for Students AND Teachers

Carnegie Mellon University's Science and Engineering Department, Undergraduate Lab TBA, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Tech Ed? STEAM? Math? Art? Science? Learn how fun and applicable hands-on materials science activities can be in your content area.DescriptionThe world is full of solid stuff! Come and explore numerous engaging labs, activities, and demonstrations to introduce and explain solids - including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites - in the world around us. The […]

STEM Educator and Innovator Role-Alike

Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

Join our role-alike group for STEM/STEAM teachers to share ideas and build skills.DescriptionThis role-alike group is designed for STEM/STEAM teachers and coordinators to build skills and gain new ideas.  Hear how others are integrating everything from maker education to coding and beyond. This group will meet multiple times during the school year.  You are welcome […]

Media Production Educator Virtual Meet-Up

Learn and share in this conversation about all things media production in our schools.DescriptionAre you curious about how other people run media production classes and clubs? Do you wonder what software they use? What skills do others prioritize?Join this conversation to learn from others who teach similar content.*Note: Act 48 hours will not be offered […]

Girls in Gaming Summit (Student Opportunity!)

Entertainment Technology Center 700 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Girls in Gaming-Ignite & foster interest in video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, & other related professional pursuits.DescriptionJoin us for the Girls in Gaming Summit, an event designed to ignite and foster interest in  video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, and other related professional pursuits.During this unique summit, educators and their students will get the […]

Creating Engaging (& Enjoyable!) Lessons in the Elementary Classroom

Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

Design meaningful experiences using engaging strategies that boost problem-solving & critical thinking skills within the content you teach.DescriptionDo your students love to create?This hands-on workshop will focus on how to design meaningful experiences for your students that incorporate concepts from all content areas including math, ELA, science, social studies, arts & engineering. You will learn […]

Get Hyped About Hydroponics

Fluxspace Experience Center 401 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Discover hydroponics for schools, including resources and related lessons (and enjoy a hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch).DescriptionInterested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how […]