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SciTech     at Carnegie Science Center   Allegheny County Health Department (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Featuring human and environmental issues such as HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, food safety, air quality, pollution prevention and recycling. For more information about the programs and what is going on in your area visit: Allegheny County Health Department Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4 Standards: 3.2.7 (D); 3.6.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B)   No dates yet      Allegheny County Health Department (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Featuring human and environmental issues such as HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, food safety, air quality, pollution prevention and recycling. For more information about the programs and what is going on in your area visit: Allegheny County Health Department Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4 Standards: 3.2.7 (D); 3.6.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B)   No dates yet      Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Learn about the significance of biofilms! See animations and 3-D images; Dark box containing bioluminescent bacteria in a biofilm; Spot the biofilm of bacteria using a microscope. Learn more about ASRI.   No dates yet      Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Learn about the significance of biofilms! See animations and 3-D images; Dark box containing bioluminescent bacteria in a biofilm; Spot the biofilm of bacteria using a microscope. Learn more about ASRI.  No dates yet      Bayer MaterialScience (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Experience the wide world of sports made possible by innovative and versatile materials from Bayer MaterialScience. Explore the nature of materials that add strength, comfort, durability and style to equipment for a wide variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, golf, baseball, skiing, football, sledding, bicycling, inline skating, kayaking and many more. Learn how a baseball curves by investigating the effects of the Bernoulli principle. Observed by 18th-century Swiss scientist and mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, this principle illustrates how speed and pressure factor into the flight path of a 90 mph curve ball. Bayer is also a proud sponsor of the C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival, presented by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center SciTech Initiative and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The C.A.U.S.E. awards ceremony will take place at the Harris Theater. Click for more information. Anchors: S11.A.1.1.2; S11.C.1.1.2; S11.C.2.1 Standards: 3.4.10.C, 3.4.12.C Learn more about Bayer.   No dates yet      Bayer MaterialScience (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Experience the wide world of sports made possible by innovative and versatile materials from Bayer MaterialScience. Explore the nature of materials that add strength, comfort, durability and style to equipment for a wide variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, golf, baseball, skiing, football, sledding, bicycling, inline skating, kayaking and many more. Learn how a baseball curves by investigating the effects of the Bernoulli principle. Observed by 18th-century Swiss scientist and mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, this principle illustrates how speed and pressure factor into the flight path of a 90 mph curve ball. Bayer is also a proud sponsor of the C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival, presented by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center SciTech Initiative and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The C.A.U.S.E. awards ceremony will take place at the Harris Theater. Click for more information. Anchors: S8.C.1.1, S8.C.3.1 STANDARDS: 3.4.7.C Learn more about Bayer.   No dates yet      CMU Robotics Workshop   Experiment with the new LEGO NXT Robots which offer new sensors, a larger memory, and Bluetooth robot-to-robot communication capabilities. Learn computer programming using ROBOTC, a C-based programming language developed by Carnegie Mellon University for educational purposes. Students will program an actual robot to perform a task. Presenter: National Robotics Engineering Consortium, Carnegie Mellon University Science and technology topics include: Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics and Technological Literacy Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.2.1.1, S11.A.2.1.2, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.C.3.1.2 Standards: 3.1.10 (A, B); 3.1.12 (A,B) 3.2.10 (B, C); 3.2.12 (B,C); 3.7.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.7.12 (A, B, C, D); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A,B,C) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Rat-Brained Robot These Robots Play Soccer...and Go Into Space! Build a Bot Unplugged: computer science isn't really about computers at all. Here are the principles of computer science such as binary numbers, algorithms and data compression. Activities often kinesthetic...are fun and engaging...and low cost! Robot Hall of Fame (in Pittsburgh) How Robots Will Affect Future Generations Pgh. Regional FIRST Robotics High School Competition & CMU NREC Robotics Academy Video Interviews: Co-Founder of iRobot, Helen Greiner In the News: Now Everyone Can Have a Robot...The Way Everyone Can Access the Internet EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      CMU Robotics Workshop   Experiment with the new LEGO NXT Robots which offer new sensors, a larger memory, and Bluetooth robot-to-robot communication capabilities. Learn computer programming using ROBOTC, a C-based programming language developed by Carnegie Mellon University for educational purposes. Students will program an actual robot to perform a task. Presenter: National Robotics Engineering Consortium, Carnegie Mellon University Science and technology topics include: Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics and Technological Literacy. Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S8. A. 1.1, S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.3, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4 Standards: 3.1.7. (A, B); 3.2.7 (A, C); 3.6.7 (A, B, C); 3.7.7 (A, C, D); 3.8.7 (A, B, C) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Rat-Brained Robot These Robots Play Soccer...and Go Into Space! Build a Bot Robot Hall of Fame (in Pittsburgh) How Robots Will Affect Future Generations Pgh. Regional FIRST Robotics High School Competition & CMU NREC Robotics Academy Video Interviews: Co-Founder of iRobot, Helen Greiner In the News: Now Everyone Can Have a Robot...The Way Everyone Can Access the Internet EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      Creating the Digital Cosmos  Featured Program High-definition, full-dome digital projection at the Buhl Digital Dome takes you to the outer reaches of the cosmos like never before! This behind-the-scenes presentation gives students a first-hand look at the processes involved in creating multimedia displays and graphic animation for cutting-edge planetarium productions. Presenters: Digital Dome program developers for Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Digital Dome. Science and technology topics include: Astronomy, Graphics and Information Technology Program Capacity: 140 Anchors: S11.A.1.1; S.11.A.1.1.1; S11.A.2.2.2; S11.A.3.1 Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Exploration of Planet Earth from Space (see image # 6) Interesting, Everyday Ese for IT - Predictive Technology Meets Fast-Food Nation (Pittsburgh Firm, Hyperactive Technologies) In Pittsburgh, 50 years ago, Scientists "Hatched" Artificial Intelligence. Cirque du Soleil - The Amazing Traveling IT Show. In the News: Walt Disney opens global research lab at Carnegie Mellon University Some fireworks displayed on the Olympics broadcast were digitally enhanced EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/13/2009: 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Creating the Digital Cosmos  Featured Program High-definition, full-dome digital projection at the Buhl Digital Dome takes you to the outer reaches of the cosmos like never before! This behind-the-scenes presentation gives students a first-hand look at the processes involved in creating multimedia displays and graphic animation for cutting-edge planetarium productions. Presenters: Digital Dome program developers for Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Digital Dome. Science and technology topics include: Astronomy, Graphics and Information Technology Program Capacity: 140 Anchors: S8.A.1 1, S8.A.1.1 2, S8.D.3 1, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.3.2.1, S8.D.3.1.3 Standards: 3.1.7 (b), 3.7.7 (A, B) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Exploration of Planet Earth from Space (see image # 6) Interesting, Everyday Use for IT - Predictive Technology Meets Fast-Food Nation (Pittsburgh Firm, Hyperactive Technologies) In Pittsburgh, 50 years ago, Scientists "Hatched" Artificial Intelligence. Cirque du Soleil - The Amazing Traveling IT Show." In the News: Walt Disney opens global research lab at Carnegie Mellon University Some fireworks displayed on the Olympics broadcast were digitally enhanced EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/11/2009: 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      CSI Episode 2  Featured Program How much is the popular TV show like real life? Do you have what it takes to be a real Crime Scene Investigator? Experience a mock crime scene complete with witnesses and help to solve a crime. Learn about careers as forensic investigators, autopsy technicians, pathologists, histologists and more, while exploring DNA, toxicology, organs and organ recovery, X-rays, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology and neuropathology. Who knew it took so many different professionals to solve a crime? Science and technology topics include: Advanced Materials Processes (including Physics and Chemistry), Biotechnology, Human Anatomy, Information Technology and Mathematics Program Capacity: 300 Anchors: S11.A.1.3.1; S11.A.1.3.12; S11.A.2.1; S11.A.2.1.3 Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B); 3.2.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.3.10 (B); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.4.10 (A); 3.4.12 (A); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: DNA Interactives Michael Crichton's "Prey" Gender Walk Video Thinking about witnesses: Gender Differences in Perception of Walking In the News: Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM      CSI Episode 2  Featured Program How much is the popular TV show like real life? Do you have what it takes to be a real Crime Scene Investigator? Experience a mock crime scene complete with witnesses and help to solve a crime. Learn about careers as forensic investigators, autopsy technicians, pathologists, histologists and more, while exploring DNA, toxicology, organs and organ recovery, X-rays, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology and neuropathology. Who knew it took so many different professionals to solve a crime? Science and technology topics include: Advanced Materials Processes (including Physics and Chemistry), Biotechnology, Human Anatomy, Information Technology and Mathematics Program Capacity: 300 Anchors: S8.A.1 1; S8.A.1.1.2; S8.A.1.1.1; S8.A.1.1.3; S8.A.1.1.4; S8.A.2.1; S8.A.2.1.2; S8.A.2.1.4; S8.A.2.2.3; S8.B.1.1.2; S8.B.2.2; S8.B.2.2.2; S8.A.2.1.5 Standards: 3.1.7 (B); 3.2.7 (A, B); 3.3.7 (B); 3.4.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: DNA Interactives Michael Crichton's "Prey" Gender Walk Video     Thinking about witnesses: Gender Differences in Perception of Walking         In the News: Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM      CSI Workshops  Choose from two different workshops where students get to be a CSI, like on the popular TV shows, and do interesting hands-on investigations to solve ‘their crime.’ Facilitators are graduate students in the Forensics and Law program at Duquesne University. “Fingerprints, Faces and Forensics” Students rotate through several activity stations where they conduct fingerprint dusting and identification, complete a computer generated facial recognition task, and examine hair and other materials under a microscope to match evidence found “at the scene”. Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Biology and Information Technology. Anchors: S8.A.1.3.2, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3 Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D “Bones, Blood and Ballistics” Students rotate through several activity stations where they examine bones to determine the probable gender and height of the victim, analyze blood spatter pattern at the crime scene, conduct blood typing and explore ballistic & tool markings to “solve the crime”. Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Biology Anchors: S8.A.1.3.2, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3 Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B Program Capacity: 30 students per workshop CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Biometrics Interactive Quiz DNA Interactives How Luminol Works Biometrics?Forensics? What's what? How Facial Recognition Systems Work CMU Facial Recognition Research In the News: Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES  3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      CSI Workshops  Choose from two different workshops where students get to be a CSI, like on the popular TV shows, and do interesting hands-on investigations to solve ‘their crime.’ Facilitators are graduate students in the Forensics and Law program at Duquesne University. “Fingerprints, Faces and Forensics” Students rotate through several activity stations where they conduct fingerprint dusting and identification, complete a computer generated facial recognition task, and examine hair and other materials under a microscope to match evidence found “at the scene”. Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Biology and Information Technology. Anchors: S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2 Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D “Bones, Blood and Ballistics” Students rotate through several activity stations where they examine bones to determine the probable gender and height of the victim, analyze blood spatter pattern at the crime scene, conduct blood typing and explore ballistic & tool markings to “solve the crime”. Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Biology Anchors: S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2 Standards: 3.2C, 3.6B, 3.7A Program Capacity: 30 students per workshop CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Biometrics Interactive Quiz DNA Interactives How Luminol Works Biometrics?Forensics? What's what? How Facial Recognition Systems Work CMU Facial Recognition Research In the News: Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES  3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      Did You Know? Nanotech Workshop  Nanotechnology touches many facets of our lives and all areas of science, yet we are still learning about its potential impact. In this workshop, students explore the benefits, risks and challenges of this new frontier. They learn what “nano” means and how some substances behave differently at the nano scale. For instance, gold's melting point drops and copper no longer conducts electricity well. Students experiment with paper and clothing to explore the wonders of nanotechnology, discover why nanoparticles pose health concerns, and engage in a unique LEGO competition to simulate challenges of working at the nano scale. At the end, students demonstrate what they learned in a lightening round quiz! No prior knowledge of nanotechnology is required. Science and technology topics include: Basics of Advanced Materials Processes (including Chemistry) and Nanotechnology Program Capacity: 30 Anchors: S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.1.1.5, S11.A.1.2.2, S11.A.2.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.B.1.1.1, S11.B.3.3.3, S11.C.1.1.1, S11.C.1.1.2 Standards: 3.1.10D, 3.1.12E, 3.2.10D, 3.2.12D, 3.3.10A, 3.3.12A, 3.4.10A, 3.7.10B, 3.7.12B, 3.8.10A, 3.8.10B, 3.8.10C, 3.8.12A, 3.8.12B, 3.8.12C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Nanomission: Interactive 3-D learning game based on the nanosciences and nanotechnology Interactive Timeline Video Interview: Pioneering Nanotechnologist, Naomi Halas Careers in Nanofabrication In the News: Tiny Etch-a-Sketch: A simple technique can draw--and erase--wires to create denser computer memory. EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Did You Know? Nanotech Workshop  Nanotechnology touches many facets of our lives and all areas of science, yet we are still learning about its potential impact. In this workshop, students explore the benefits, risks and challenges of this new frontier. They learn what “nano” means and how some substances behave differently at the nano scale. For instance, gold's melting point drops and copper no longer conducts electricity well. Students experiment with paper and clothing to explore the wonders of nanotechnology, discover why nanoparticles pose health concerns, and engage in a unique LEGO competition to simulate challenges of working at the nano scale. At the end, students demonstrate what they learned in a lightening round quiz! No prior knowledge of nanotechnology is required. Science and technology topics include: Basics of Advanced Materials Processes (including Chemistry) and Nanotechnology Program Capacity: 30 Anchors: S8.A.1.2, S8.A.1.2.1, S8.A.1.2.2, S8.A.1.1.2 Standards: 3.1.7. (B, E); 3.2.7 (A, B); 3.3.7 (A, B); 3.4.7 (A, B); 3.6.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A, B); 3.8.7 (A, B, C) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Nanomission: Interactive 3-D learning game based on the nanosciences and nanotechnology Interactive Timeline Video Interview: Pioneering Nanotechnologist, Naomi Halas Careers in Nanofabrication In the News: Tiny Etch-a-Sketch: A simple technique can draw--and erase--wires to create denser computer memory. EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Duquesne University, Bayer School of Environmental Sciences (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Thurs.: tbd Fri.: tbd Learn more about Duquesne University | Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.   No dates yet      Duquesne University, Bayer School of Environmental Sciences (middle school)  Learn about forensic science - do your own fingerprint!  No dates yet      FedEx Ground (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Learn all about the high tech methods Fed Ex Ground uses to sort, transport, and track your shipments. Anchors: S11.A.3.1 Standards: 3.1.10.A, 3.1.12.A Learn more about FedEx Ground Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.4 Standards: 3.1.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A); 3.8.7 (A)   No dates yet      FedEx Ground (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Learn all about the high tech methods Fed Ex Ground uses to sort, transport, and track your shipments. Anchors: S8.A.3.1.5 Standards: 3.1.7.A Learn more about FedEx Ground Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.4 Standards: 3.1.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A); 3.8.7 (A)   No dates yet      FirstEnergy (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits An overview of electricity generation using Nuclear energy (fission). Students can use plant testing equipment such as infrared cameras, Helium leak detectors, ultra sound guns, and radiation detectors. FirstEnergy employees will discuss the science behind the equipment and what the equipment is used for in the plant.  No dates yet      FirstEnergy (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits An overview of electricity generation using Nuclear energy (fission). Students can use plant testing equipment such as infrared cameras, Helium leak detectors, ultra sound guns, and radiation detectors. FirstEnergy employees will discuss the science behind the equipment and what the equipment is used for in the plant.  No dates yet      GeoCaching Eco Challenge Workshop  Students use GPS* & GIS** technologies first-hand in a GeoCaching Eco Challenge. In this workshop, students use GPS hand-held units to locate GeoCaches on the Science Center grounds that contain water samples from local creeks and rivers. By testing a sample for pollutants and pH, students learn how safe our waterways are for fishing or recreational activities. Students explore GIS by manipulating Google Earth as well as more sophisticated map layers representing local environmental elements. *Global Positioning Systems (GPS) **Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Science and technology topics include: Environment, Chemistry, Information Technology, Geography and Critical Thinking Program Capacity: 30 Anchors: S11.A.1.1.5, S11.A.1.3.1, S11.A.1.3.2, S11A.1.3.3, S11.A.1.3.4, S11.A.2.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.A.3.1.1, S11.A.3.1.2, S11.A.3.1.3, S11.A.3.2.3, S11.B.3.1.2, S11.B.3.1.3, S11.B.3.1.5, S11.D.1.2.1, S11.D.1.3.2, S11.D.1.3.3 Standards: 3.1B, 3.1C, 3.1D, 3.1E, 3.2B, 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.4D, 3.5D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D, 3.8A, 3.8B, 3.8C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Teens Show How GPS Works Car GPS in Action How GPS Works Interactive Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more! Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District pH In the News: GPS sneakers locate wearer with press of a button GPS devices save time, fuel for garbage trucks EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES Related Special Events: High School Environmental Film Competition   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      GeoCaching Eco Challenge Workshop  Students use GPS* & GIS** technologies first-hand in a GeoCaching Eco Challenge. In this workshop, students use GPS hand-held units to locate GeoCaches on the Science Center grounds that contain water samples from local creeks and rivers. By testing a sample for pollutants and pH, students learn how safe our waterways are for fishing or recreational activities. Students explore GIS by manipulating Google Earth as well as more sophisticated map layers representing local environmental elements. *Global Positioning Systems (GPS) **Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Science and technology topics include: Environment, Chemistry, Information Technology, Geography and Critical Thinking. Program Capacity: 30 Anchors: S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.2.2, S8.a.1.3.1, S8.A.1.3.2,S8.A.1.3.3, S8.A.1.3.4,S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.2, S8.A.2.1.3, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.B.3.1.2, S8.B.3.3.1, S8.B.3.3.2, S8B.3.3.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S8.C.1.1.3, S8.D.1.2.2, S8.D.1.3.1, S8.D.1.3.2, S8.D.1.3.3, S8.D.1.3.4 Standards: 3.1B, 3.1C, 3.1D, 3.1E, 3.2B, 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.4D, 3.5D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D, 3.8A, 3.8B, 3.8C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Teens Show How GPS Works Car GPS in Action How GPS Works Interactive Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more! Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District pH In the News: GPS sneakers locate wearer with press of a button GPS devices save time, fuel for garbage trucks EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES Related Special Events: High School Environmental Film Competition   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Girls, Math & Science Partnership (GMSP) (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Join the Girls, Math & Science Partnership as we learn about the chemistry behind makeup and make our own all-natural lipgloss! GMSP's mission is to engage, educate, and embrace girls as architects of change. Working with girls age 11 - 17 and their parents, teachers, and mentors, we draw organizations, stakeholders, and communities together in an effort to ensure that girls succeed in math and science. Online at BrainCake.org. Learn more about GMSP.   No dates yet      Girls, Math & Science Patrnership (GMSP) (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Join the Girls, Math & Science Partnership as we learn about the chemistry behind makeup and make our own all-natural lipgloss! GMSP's mission is to engage, educate, and embrace girls as architects of change. Working with girls age 11 - 17 and their parents, teachers, and mentors, we draw organizations, stakeholders, and communities together in an effort to ensure that girls succeed in math and science. Online at BrainCake.org. Learn more about GMSP.   No dates yet      If a Salamander Can Grow New Limbs, Why Can’t People? (Tissue Engineering Workshop)  Form a biotechnology company, fabricate and assess bone tissue and compete for grant money in this hands-on workshop exploring the booming field of tissue engineering. Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering is a revolutionary technology in the field of biomedicine that offers hope to people with compromised tissue function. This complex challenge requires the coordinated efforts of biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, computer engineers, material scientists and physicians. Presenter: Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI). Science and technology topics include: Biotechnology and Business Processes Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S8. A. 1.1, S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.3, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4 Standards: 3.1.7. (A, B); 3.2.7 (A, C); 3.6.7 (A, B, C); 3.7.7 (A, C, D); 3.8.7 (A, B, C) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play! Biotechnology Timeline" In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology Regrowing Limbs: Can People Regenerate Body Parts? EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      If a Salamander Can Grow New Limbs, Why Can’t People? (Tissue Engineering Workshop)  Form a biotechnology company, fabricate and assess bone tissue and compete for grant money in this hands-on workshop exploring the booming field of tissue engineering. Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering is a revolutionary technology in the field of biomedicine that offers hope to people with compromised tissue function. This complex challenge requires the coordinated efforts of biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, computer engineers, material scientists and physicians. Presenter: Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI). Science and technology topics include: Biotechnology and Business Processes Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S.11.A.1.2, S.11.A.2.2, S.11.A.2.1, S.11.A.2.1.1, S.11.A.2.2.2, S.11.B.1.1 Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B); 3.2.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.3.10 (B); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.4.10 (A); 3.4.12 (A); 3.6.10 (A, B, C); 3.6.12 (A, B, C); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A, B, C) CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play! Biotechnology Timeline" In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology Regrowing Limbs: Can People Regenerate Body Parts? EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM      Is It Easy Being Green? Mutual Impact: The Environment and You  Students get a personal perspective on the environment and take part in exciting demos. How do the choices you make everyday affect the environmental health of the planet? Examine the foods you eat, the clothes you buy, the technologies and conveniences you use throughout the day, and calculate your own carbon footprint. Examine the environmental impact of fossil fuel emissions and habitat destruction on our 3-D Magic Planet projection system, and see colorful carbon reactions and fiery fuel demonstrations. Hands on activities and demonstrations explore how we can tread more lightly on the Earth through improved energy strategies, architectural technologies, and conservation. Science and technology topics include: Environment, Geography, Chemistry and Energy Program Capacity: 50 Anchors: S8.D.1.2, S8.C.2.2, S8.A.3.1.3 Standards: 4.2.7A, 4.2.7B, 4.7.7C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more! Video - Shrinking Ice: Himalyan Glaciers Retreat - NY Time time 3:15 Ice Shelf Interactive 30 questions to elevate your awareness (and literacy) of the greater place in which you live Interactive of a 'green' roof, and green roofs around the world - for an ex. in Pittsburgh see image #10. In the News: How Bubble Wrap Could Power the Future - as Seen in the 'Water Cube' at the Beijing Olympics In our future - smart meters to fix home energy power hogs Think Before You Eat EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES Related Special Events: High School Environmental Film Competition   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Is It Easy Being Green? Mutual Impact: The Environment and You  Students get a personal perspective on the environment and take part in exciting demos. How do the choices you make everyday affect the environmental health of the planet? Examine the foods you eat, the clothes you buy, the technologies and conveniences you use throughout the day, and calculate your own carbon footprint. Examine the environmental impact of fossil fuel emissions and habitat destruction on our 3-D Magic Planet projection system, and see colorful carbon reactions and fiery fuel demonstrations. Hands on activities and demonstrations explore how we can tread more lightly on the Earth through improved energy strategies, architectural technologies, and conservation. Science and technology topics include: Environment, Geography, Chemistry and Energy Program Capacity: 50 Anchors: S11.A.1.3.4, S11.D.1.2, S11.D.2.1 Standards: 4.2.12.A, 4.4.12A, 4.8.12A, 4.8.12B CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more! Video - Shrinking Ice: Himalyan Glaciers Retreat - NY Time time 3:15 Ice Shelf Interactive 30 questions to elevate your awareness (and literacy) of the greater place in which you live Interactive of a 'green' roof and green roofs around the world - for ex. in Pittsburgh see image #10. In the News: How Bubble Wrap Could Power the Future - as Seen in the 'Water Cube' at the Beijing Olympics In our future - smart meters to fix home energy power hogs Think Before You Eat EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES Related Special Events: High School Environmental Film Competition   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM      Michael Baker Corporation (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Michael Baker is one of the country's leading engineering and energy management firms. Visit their exhibit to learn more about this regional company and to experience some of their interesting hands-on activities. Learn more about Michael Baker Corporation.   No dates yet      Michael Baker Corporation (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Michael Baker is one of the country's leading engineering and energy management firms. Visit their exhibit to learn more about this regional company and to experience some of their interesting hands-on activities. Learn more about Michael Baker Corporation.   No dates yet      Online Year-Round Resource Area  Bring your curriculum to life! Expose your students to science and technology careers, inspire them for the remainder of the school year and expand your SciTech experience pre- and post- visit. Start with the introductory pages which features the focus areas of SciTech and Pittsburgh’s growth areas: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology and Information Technology. Explore “Science in the News” featuring the new SciTech blog and science-related articles and in depth archive! Access helpful links on SciTech's Focus Areas – including games, fun quizzes, movies, timelines and much more! Find other great sites, camps, tours and activities. Use Career Resources: video interviews, self-assessment quizzes and more.   No dates yet      Online Year-Round Resource Area  Bring your curriculum to life! Expose your students to science and technology careers, inspire them for the remainder of the school year and expand your SciTech experience pre- and post- visit. Start with the introductory pages which features the focus areas of SciTech and Pittsburgh’s growth areas: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology and Information Technology. Explore “Science in the News” featuring the new SciTech blog and science-related articles and in depth archive! Access helpful links on SciTech's Focus Areas – including games, fun quizzes, movies, timelines and much more! Find other great sites, camps, tours and activities. Use Career Resources: video interviews, self-assessment quizzes and more.   No dates yet      OUTBREAK! Mobile Biotech Lab Workshop  Join us in the University of Pittsburgh Mobile Lab for Outbreak! -- an inquiry based simulation that puts you in charge of investigating the possible spread of a dangerous organism. Participants will assume the roles of investigators at “Panther Hospital” to collect and analyze experimental data to solve the case. They will have the chance to learn about and explore: * Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) * Gel electrophoresis * And More! Presenter: University of Pittsburgh Department of Biological Sciences Outreach Program Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Biology and Biotechnology Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S11.A.1.1.3, S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.1.2, S11.A.2.1.1, S11.A.2.2, S11.B.1.1 Standards: 3.1.10D, 3.1.12D, 3.2.10B, 3.2.12B, 3.2.10C, 3.2.12C, 3.2.10D, 3.2.12D, 3.3.10C, 3.3.12C, 3.3.10D, 3.3.12D, 3.8.10B, 3.8.12B CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play! Biotechnology Timeline" Epidemiology Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique takes a small sample of DNA and magnifys it millions of times over in a very short period of time. Genetics Brief Overview In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/12/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/13/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      OUTBREAK! Mobile Biotech Lab Workshop  Join us in the University of Pittsburgh Mobile Lab for Outbreak! -- an inquiry based simulation that puts you in charge of investigating the possible spread of a dangerous organism. Participants will assume the roles of investigators at “Panther Hospital” to collect and analyze experimental data to solve the case. They will have the chance to learn about and explore: * Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) * Gel electrophoresis * And More! Presenter: University of Pittsburgh Department of Biological Sciences Outreach Program Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Biology and Biotechnology Program Capacity: 26 Anchors: S8.A.1.1.1, S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.3, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.2, S8.A.2.1.3, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.6, S8.A.2.2.1, S8.A.2.2.2, S8.B.1.1.1, S8.B.1.1.2, S8.B.1.1.3, S8.B.2.1.1, S8.B.3.1.3 Standards: 3.1.7D, 3.2.7A, 3.2.7B, 3.2.7C, 3.2.7D, 3.37C, 3.3.7D, 3.8.7B CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play! Biotechnology Timeline" Epidemiology Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique takes a small sample of DNA and magnifys it millions of times over in a very short period of time. Genetics Brief Overview In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM 3/11/2009: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM      PCTV (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Want to know what it feels like to be on TV? Community media, like PCTV, is in the hands of everyday people. This exhibit features a self-controlled TV “soapbox” booth. The booth will contain two cameras with a switcher, so a visitor can decide which angle they want – all while having two minutes to rant about a local topic. Topics can range anywhere from current news to your favorite science topics. Also, PCTV will ask a different question each day and compile the answers for a brief segment to be aired later on PCTV. There will be a monitor so people outside of the booth can watch. Anchors: S8.A.2.2 Standards: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D Learn more about PCTV.   No dates yet      PCTV (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Want to know what it feels like to be on TV? Community media, like PCTV, is in the hands of everyday people. This exhibit features a self-controlled TV “soapbox” booth. The booth will contain two cameras with a switcher, so a visitor can decide which angle they want – all while having two minutes to rant about a local topic. Topics can range anywhere from current news to your favorite science topics. Also, PCTV will ask a different question each day and compile the answers for a brief segment to be aired later on PCTV. There will be a monitor so people outside of the booth can watch. Anchors: S8.A.2.2 Standards: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D Learn more about PCTV.  No dates yet      PennState Electro-Optics Center (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Come try out IR (Infrared) and night vision technology! Other simple yet fun applications of electro-optics technology including laser hair thickness measurement and laser x-y pattern generator – as you clap your hands you create new images. Anchors: S11.A.2.2; S11.A.2.2 Standards: 3.2.10.C, 3.7.10.B, 3.2.12.C, 3.7.12.B Learn more about Penn State Electro-Optics Center   No dates yet      PennState Electro-Optics Center (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Come try out IR (Infrared) and night vision technology! Other simple yet fun applications of electro-optics technology including laser hair thickness measurement and laser x-y pattern generator – as you clap your hands you create new images. Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.2.2 Standards: 3.2.7.C, 3.7.7.B Learn more about Penn State Electro-Optics Center   No dates yet      Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Visit our booth to see how you can use a Nintendo WiiMote to manipulate molecules, unfold proteins, go bowling with Buckyballs, and more. Get hooked on realistic biomedical simulations from a virtual lab and interact with the ocean currents that carried the Titanic on its fateful trip. Plus: can you do calculations faster than a computer in our HPC Grand Challenge? Learn more about PSC.  No dates yet      Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Visit our booth to see how you can use a Nintendo WiiMote to manipulate molecules, unfold proteins, go bowling with Buckyballs, and more. Get hooked on realistic biomedical simulations from a virtual lab and interact with the ocean currents that carried the Titanic on its fateful trip. Plus: can you do calculations faster than a computer in our HPC Grand Challenge? Learn more about PSC.  No dates yet      PPG Industries (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits HONK if you love science! Innovative technology for products for transportation will be featured at PPG's SciTech exhibit themed "Innovation: Road to the Future." Check out our 1923 Fort T-Bucket vehicle, speed shapes, AudioGuard acoustic coatings and a silica demo complete with tattoos and a chance to win prizes at our daily drawings! Learn more about PPG Industries Anchors: S.11.B.3.3; S.11.B.3.3.1; S.11.B.3.3.3; S.11.C.2.1; S.11.C.2.2.1; S.11.C.2.2.2; S.11.C.2.2.3 Standards: 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (B); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A, B, C)  No dates yet      PPG Industries (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits HONK if you love science! Innovative technology for products for transportation will be featured at PPG's SciTech exhibit themed "Innovation: Road to the Future." Check out our 1923 Fort T-Bucket vehicle, speed shapes, AudioGuard acoustic coatings and a silica demo complete with tattoos and a chance to win prizes at our daily drawings! Learn more about PPG Industries Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4 Standards: 3.7.7 (A, B); 3.8.7 (A, B)   No dates yet      Quality of Life Technology  Specifically for Gifted & Advanced Students How can technology be designed and used to help people with everyday activities? Recent advancements in computation, robotics, machine learning, communication, and miniaturization technologies, have brought us closer to futuristic visions of compassionate intelligent devices and technology-embedded environments. The biggest research challenges are dealing with the complex environments encountered in daily life and with the unpredictability of people. The Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLT) brings together robotics and information technology engineers with biomedical and rehabilitation engineers, healthcare professionals working in assistive technology research and clinical practice, and experts in aging. The key to their success is studying real people in the real world in order to learn and fully understand their needs before building systems such as modular, "smart" homes. Presenter: Jim Osborn, Executive Director of the Medical Robotics Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon, as well as MERITS of Pittsburgh, a program to stimulate collaborations between clinical and technological researchers. He is also Coordinator of University Life Science Initiatives. He previously held research and management positions with the Robotics Institute working with the first robot to explore an active volcano and robots for investigation of Chernobyl and the Three Mile Island Incident. Science and technology topics include: Computers, Information Technology, Robotics and Medicine Program Capacity: 140 Anchors: S8.A.1.2, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.3.1.2, S8.A.3.2.2, S8.A.3.2.3, S8.C.3.1.1, S8.C.3.1.2, S8.C.3.1.3 Standards:3.2.7D, 3.8.7A, 3.8.7B, 3.8.7C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: This IBM portal provides games, resources and information. Learn to host programming contests, discover new contests, and explore the exciting things you can do with basic, easy-to-learn programming skills. Medicine, IT & Cambodia Computers and Learning Disabilities TechBridgeWorld Blueroof Technologies QoLT Video Interviews: 1-2 minute scientific research/technology career videos including biomedical engineers, environmental scientists, robotics technicians and more. 1-2 minute information technology career videos including webmasters, fiber optic technicians, data entry and more. EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/11/2009: 10:00 AM      Qualtiy of Life Technologies  tbd  3/11/2009: 9:00 AM; 9:00 AM      RiverQuest (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Your visit to RiverQuest includes: Green Boat Science - an interactive pH activity (titration) River Mystery Contest/Drawing - is the mystery object natural ...or due to human activity? Nautical Name Badges - translate your name into nautical flag code. Learn more about RiverQuest.   No dates yet      RiverQuest (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Your visit to RiverQuest includes: Green Boat Science - an interactive pH activity (titration) River Mystery Contest/Drawing - is the mystery object natural ...or due to human activity? Nautical Name Badges - translate your name into nautical flag code. Learn more about RiverQuest.  No dates yet      TBD  TBD  3/13/2009: 10:00 AM      Tech Zone – Corporate and Higher Education Exhibits   Meet dozens of scientists and regional innovators from high-growth tech industries. Students talk with experts and participate in hands-on experiments in the emerging industries of the western Pennsylvania region: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. These hands-on, personal experiences link classroom learning to real-world applications and allow your students to explore job shadowing opportunities. Exhibitors include: Bayer MaterialScience, FedEx Ground, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, PPG Industries, the University of Pittsburgh and more. Students complete passports, a form of student accountability, and teachers receive Act 48 Credit for passport completions. Students collect stamps in their passport booklet by visiting exhibit booths. A tear sheet has the checklist to tabulate the completed tasks and validate the completion of the passport. Daily 9am-2pm Exhibit Information Science and technology topics include: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. Anchors: S11.A.1 1; S11.A.1.1.2; S11.A.1.3.1; S11.A.2.1; S11.A.2.2; S11.A.3.2; S11.B.1.1 Standards: 3.1.10.A, 3.2.10.A, 3.2.10.B, 3.2.10.C, 3.8.10.A, 3.8.10.B, 3.1.12.A, 3.2.12.A, 3.2.12.B, 3.2.12.C, 3.8.12.A, 3.8.12.B   3/12/2009: 9:00 AM 3/13/2009: 9:00 AM      Tech Zone – Corporate and Higher Education Exhibits   Meet dozens of scientists and regional innovators from high-growth tech industries. Students talk with experts and participate in hands-on experiments in the emerging industries of the western Pennsylvania region: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. These hands-on, personal experiences link classroom learning to real-world applications and allow your students to explore job shadowing opportunities. Exhibitors include: Bayer MaterialScience, FedEx Ground, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, PPG Industries, the University of Pittsburgh and more. Students complete passports, a form of student accountability, and teachers receive Act 48 Credit for passport completions. Students collect stamps in their passport booklet by visiting exhibit booths. A tear sheet has the checklist to tabulate the completed tasks and validate the completion of the passport. Daily from 9am-2pm Exhibit Information Science and technology topics include: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. Anchors: S8.A.1 1; S8.A.1.2; S8.A.2.1.4; S8.A.2.2; S8.A.3.1 Standards: 3.1.7.A, 3.2.7.A, 3.2.7.B, 3.2.7.C, 3.8.7.A, 3.8.7.B   3/10/2009: 9:00 AM 3/11/2009: 9:00 AM      University of Pittsburgh (high school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Every day is a new experience! Take an interactive look into some of the most current research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Get a new perspective on the brain, step into virtual reality, magnify the world around you, build a bone, and much more! Learn more about the current science and research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Anchors: S.11.A.1.2; S.11.A.2.2; S.11.A.2.2.2 Standards: 3.1.10 (B, C, E); 3.1.12 (A, B, C, E); 3.2.10 (A); 3.3.10 (A); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.6.10 (B, C); 3.6.12 (A); 3.7.10 (A); 3.7.12 (B)  No dates yet      University of Pittsburgh (middle school)  Tech Zone Exhibits Every day is a new experience! Take an interactive look into some of the most current research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Get a new perspective on the brain, step into virtual reality, magnify the world around you, build a bone, and much more! Learn more about the current science and research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Anchors: S8.A.1.1; S8.A.1.1.4; S8.A.1.2 Standards: 3.1.7 (B, C, E); 3.2.7 (A); 3.3.7 (A); 3.6.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A, B)  No dates yet      Who Is SimMan?  Specifically for Gifted & Advanced Students Healthcare providers now can hone their skills on SimMan – a fully functioning human body simulator – that allows them to practice inserting breathing tubes and other procedures without hurting an actual patient. How does SimMan produce realistic symptoms and complex, physiological responses? This presentation will demonstrate SimMan’s intricate technology and offer selected students the opportunity to interact with this computer controlled mannequin. Students also will learn what kind of research in simulated technology has been done right here in Pittsburgh and what the next generation of simulators will do and why. Presenter: Melissa Wanker, BS, CertAT, Coordinator of Simulation Services at the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER), University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Science and technology topics include: Medicine and Information Technology Program Capacity: 140 Anchors: S8.A.1.2.1, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.2, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.A.3.1.1, S8.A.3.1.3 Standards: 3.2.7D, 3.8.7A, 3.8.7B, 3.8.7C CLASSROOM RESOURCES: Medicine, IT & Cambodia SenseWear Launched in Pittsburgh Laerdol – Simulation Products EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES   3/10/2009: 10:00 AM    Back to Middle School Programs

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