In this issue, we look at how the Science Center has ramped up digital efforts and online educational resources in the age of social distancing, as well as review recent programs that have had regional and national impact. Read more in this letter from Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director. 
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Science Center teams up with Texas museum to develop their own Mobile Fab Lab
In February, after several months of writing curriculum, securing equipment, and collaborating across state lines, Carnegie Science Center replicated its BNY Mellon Mobile Fab Lab program for the Science Spectrum Museum in Lubbock, Texas. Read more about Mobile Fab Lab
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STEM Adventure invites elementary students to explore the world of STEM
In early March, more than 1,200 students in grades 1-5 explored science, technology, engineering, and math in a whole new way with STEM Adventure, a field trip event organized by Carnegie Science Center’s Duquesne Light Co. Center for STEM Education and Career Development. Read more about STEM Adventure
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2020 Carnegie Science Award winners announced
Each year, Carnegie Science Center celebrates some of the Pittsburgh region’s most inspiring science and technology innovators with the Carnegie Science Awards. Learn more about this year’s winners.
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- A $1,000,000 grant from The Buhl Foundation will help fund renovations to the Buhl Planetarium.
- The Pierce Family Foundation Inc. granted $1,000,000 for the Buhl Planetarium, a third of which will be put toward establishing a new Buhl Planetarium endowment.
- Duquesne Light Company is continuing its support with $175,000 towards the Duquesne Light Co. Center for STEM Education and Career Development.
- A $300,000 grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset Depot will support accessibility renovations to the main entrance.
- Green Mountain Energy awarded $100,000 for sponsorship of The Rangos Giant Cinema, Science After Hours (adult programming), and Mummies of the World: The Exhibition.
- Arconic Foundation donated $100,000 towards the Arconic Foundation School Trip Fund, which offers field trip funding for schools in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties.
- Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. donated $100,000 toward general operating.
- A $143,800 grant from PPG Foundation will go toward the development of a Science of Hockey theater show.
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Science Center in the News
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- The media often turns to the experts at the Science Center for information about the latest science news and trends, from advice for getting children interested in coding to insight on a possible satellite collision .
- Earlier this year, three Pittsburgh police officers joined students from Manchester Academic Charter School on a field trip to Mummies of the World: The Exhibition. The visit (covered by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ) was part of an initiative to foster relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
- Following the reveal of the latest addition to the Miniature Railroad & Village® – the historic downtown Kaufmann Department Store – 90.5 WESA took a look into how the Science Center uses technology to build and enrich the 100-year-old display.
- Several outlets covered the innovative ways the Science Center is reaching its audience in the age of social distancing, including Pittsburgh Business Times , TribLIVE , and South Pittsburgh Reporter .
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Carnegie Science Center welcomes all visitors. We work to assist visitors with disabilities in obtaining reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and in supporting equal access to services, programs, and activities. Please note that requests for accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to your visit. For more information contact info@carnegiesciencecenter.org, call 412.237.1641 during weekday hours, or visit our accessibility webpage.
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