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STEM Fest 2021

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This year's STEM Season Pittsburgh kicks off this August through October 30, 2021 featuring various companies to educate and celebrate Pittsburgh leading the way into the future of STEM education and careers.

KDKA-TV, in partnership with CGI founded STEM Season, as an annual tribute of Pittsburgh's dedication to STEM, not only within the City of Pittsburgh but the communities, and the organizations that operate within it and around it. The foundation of the present and future is built on Science and Technology.

Now more than ever, it is important to educate and guide our society about STEM education and careers to keep us moving forward. During the tribute to STEM Season, we highlight various businesses and organizations that are driving us forward with their STEM initiatives, as well as educate for future generations. Through a community campaign, we hear updates on what is ahead and how what's happening in Pittsburgh is affecting the region and the world.

Through community outreach, students are introduced to STEM-related jobs through interaction with STEM professionals. Students learn how concepts and essential STEM skills apply to the work environment. In addition, Technology and Innovation giants from across the country have been setting up shop in Pittsburgh. With the number of global tech companies and local start-ups spreading across the city, Pittsburgh has undeniably developed into an "East Coast Silicon Valley." We are the future!

KDKA-TV, Williams, Verizon and The Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa team up to bring you STEM FEST on October 11.  The program will air from 9a-10am on KDKA-TV and 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. on WPCW-TV. Also, catch it live streaming on KDKA.com.

This program on Pittsburgh Today Live brings you an interactive educational and inspiring STEM-related show filled with hands-on interactive science and fun. Bring your lab coat and goggles and tune in to join the activities from home!

 

EVENTS:

STEM Fest 2021 October 11, 2021

Pittsburgh Today Live Takeover on October 11, 2021 KDKA-TV 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Bring your lab coat and goggles and tune in!

Stay tuned for more information!

 

Learning About Gases with Williams, the Boys and Girls Club and Daisy Jade

Kids are getting a big lesson in gases and how they impact our daily lives. Daisy Jade has the story with Jamie Conrad. Conrad is in charge of Project Execution Gathering & Processing at Williams.
Hey Ray!
KDKA Meteorologist Ray Petelin and his daughter Elizabeth join PTL for a lesson on geometry.
See more of Ray Petelin his daughter Elizabeth conduct exciting experiments HERE on Hey Ray!
Live Experiments and Verizon's Partnership with Neighborhood Groups
PTL STEM Fest continues! Celina is live with experiments and Mikey Hood shows us how Verizon is teaming up with neighborhood groups to get more kids and people connected and engaged.
Learning STEM Early with Tender Care Learning Centers
There's no such thing as too early when it comes to planting roots in STEM, and Tender Care Learning Centers implements the education as early as preschool.
Do these experiments at home with these instructions!
Koppers Building
While the outside of Pittsburgh's Koppers Building is all about the city's past, the work they're doing inside is critical to the future. Daisy Jade tells us all about it.
Meet Educator of the Year recipient, Dr. Janet Waldeck
Dr. Janet Waldeck has been recognized by Yale University as one of the most outstanding and inspirational educators. Best of all? She can be found not at some elite boarding school or private prep, but in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Testing Equilibrium with Pittsburgh Public Schools and Carnegie Mellon University

Try it at home with your family with these instructions: Equilibruim

The Citizen Science Lab STEM Camps

Available August 10 through 13 and August 16 through 20

The Citizen Science Lab offers a chance to explore the world of electronics and discover the science behind modern-day technology. The hands-on activities cover topics such as conductivity, electromagnetism, circuitry, vehicles, robotics, and more.

Click here for more information.

TechWorks Grand Opening in Homestead

Our Pittsburgh facility also features TechWorks at CCA, where students will learn about virtual reality, artificial intelligence, drone piloting, computer programming and web development

Exploring the Amazon Sorting Center

PTL's Mikey Hood went to the Amazon Sorting Center in Imperial, Pennsylvania to see how packages make it to people's doorsteps.

Follow the Molecule with Shell

Polly, a polyethylene molecule, walks through her life as and development into the molecule she is today!

CGI I.T. Girl Challenge

https://www.cgi.com/us/en-us/event/stem/cgi-it-girl-challenge-pittsburgh

First published on August 12, 2021 / 4:21 PM EDT

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