Remake Learning Days explores future of education with 270+ free or low-cost events
From rocket design to movie-making, Remake Learning Days introduces kids and families to the exciting possibilities of STEAM education.
Project Zero will help teachers encourage creativity and “maker thinking” in their students
Before Remake Learning Days, hundreds of educators will descend on Pittsburgh for the Perspectives conference, a project of Harvard's Graduate School of Education.
Remake Learning Days gets families thinking, making and moving with 350+ events
The brainy bash shows how bringing new technology, games and other non-traditional tools into schools could be the future of education.
Maker Faire Pittsburgh sets loose 200 makers for a weekend circus of creativity
In the second full-scale Maker Faire for the city, more than 200 makers of all ages will come together for a weekend circus of creativity, science and performing arts at Nova Place.
Local teens use 3-D printing to give children in need a usable hand
17 local students worked together at the Carnegie Science Center's Fab Lab to 3-D print and assemble 10 child-sized hands for peers overseas who lack hands or digits as a result of violent conflict.
5 coolest exhibits at the San Francisco Maker Faire (and the lessons imparted)
As the granddaddy of the maker movement, what lessons might Pittsburgh learn from the San Francisco Maker Faire with its 1,300 projects, 200 presentations and performances on eight stages?
Google gives Children’s Museum $1M for maker spaces; Gregg Behr named Champion of Change
More than ever, Pittsburgh's maker movement is receiving recognition as a national leader.
Remake Learning Days: 300+ events showcasing Pittsburgh’s innovation in education
Multiple locations
May 9 — 15
Various times
May 9 — 15
Various times
Too cool for school: learning audio engineering at Tuff Sound Recording
Tucked into an industrial building in Point Breeze, Tuff Sound Recording Studio offers students an opportunity to learn the technical artistry and business of sound recordings.
Biz-Ed Blitz speed networking event will connect educators and companies
The Biz-Ed Blitz: Connecting Classrooms to Careers event is aimed at bringing educators and employers together, to improve STEM education training options.