I have the extreme pleasure to work with three 5th grade research fellows who lead the Nerd Battalion at Baden Academy Charter School. They are superheroes of the digital world. Congratulations to the Nerd Battalion for another successful year. Is your child looking to learn more about digital technologies? Sign up for one …
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Apr 25
When we dream of space, we dream of what we might become
I was honored to be asked to serve again as a judge for the Pittsburgh regional space apps challenge. Our group was just one of 166 cities around the world gathering teams for the largest hackathon in the world. This was Pittsburgh’s third year, NASA’s 15th year. The event was held at the Academy, a new …
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Apr 24
Walking the Red Carpet at the i5 Digital Film Competition
Thursday night found me on the red carpet with several Baden Academy nominees for the i5 STEM Video Competition. Fifty-seven competitors entered videos to compete for cash prizes and recognition and collaborated to make quality videos to bring the innovations, issues, individuals, inspiring careers, and incredible income potential Science, Technology, Engineering and Math into the …
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Apr 22
Ice Cream Chemistry and a Beer
I spent tonight with a good friend at the Science and Brews event in Pittsburgh (thank you Association for Women in Science for presenting it!) . With about 30 others, including many teachers from area schools, I was treated to some amazing ice cream from Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream. We were also treated with a spectacular presentation …
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Apr 10
Grades 9-12 Summer STEM Camps @ CWNC
Amazing opportunities await high school students during June. We are thrilled to welcome so many new and amazing professionals to lead our camps! Click on the arrows in the lower corner of each of the slideshows to learn more about each camp. We are thrilled to welcome so many new and amazing professionals to lead …
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Apr 09
Grades 6-8 STEM Camps @ CWNC
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Apr 09
Grades 3-5 STEM Camps @ CWNC
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Mar 14
FIRST Robotics – Trojanators!
Six weeks ago, my teammates and I listened to the description of this year’s FIRST Robotics Challenge. We have poured every ounce of hard work, creativity, perseverance and inspiration we had into designing, building and testing our robot. Thank goodness for good mentors, generous sponsors, incredibly supportive parents, and amazing school support! This year’s challenge, …
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Feb 27
STEM Careers Tour Visits Google!
LET’s visit Google! Grades 6-12 SATURDAY March 19, 2016 9:00am – 3:30pm Leaving from Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic Grades 6-12 are invited for an exciting tour of the magical offices of Google Pittsburgh. Get a chance to talk with some of the extraordinary software designers and technology gurus that work there. Following lunch (on your own …
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