Calling all aspiring scientists, inquisitive engineers, and budding explorers of all ages! Enjoy exciting STEM activities, demos, and experiments showcasing all the ways that science “rocks.” Interact with local and national STEM leaders both virtually and on-site.
Free with general admission, activities include:
Learn about the different types of adaptations that birds have to survive in their specific environments with the National Aviary. Explore conservation and how you can make small differences to protect nature.
Interact with several STEAM demonstrations and enjoy creative experiences with Assemble Pittsburgh.
Examine artifacts – ranging from pottery, stone tools, and animal bones – created by the ancient Maya culture over 2000 years ago with archaeologists from the University of Pittsburgh. Plus, learn about the methods for examining artifacts in order to identify and document their details, and to figure out what they were used for by past peoples.
Chat with experts from Duolingo about a day in the life of product management and how to get into this career path!
Dig in to a gardening activity with our friends at North Hills Community Outreach.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Allegheny Observatory with Dr. Sandhya Rao. Dr. Rao will talk about her research into the evolution of galaxies and show off the observatory’s huge telescope.
Plus, join four brilliant female and non-binary/gender-non-conforming STEM professionals in a moderated roundtable conversation about their inspirations, their experiences in the STEM workforce, and the advice they have for girls, GNC, and minority students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. The panel discussion will be streamed to Carnegie Science Center’s Facebook Live .
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Can’t join us on-site? Check out the inspiring virtual lineup of STEM professionals giving Zoom webinars throughout the day.
