Girls in STEAM
Join us for workshops designed for girls in 3rd – 8th grade who will participate in activities that connect with real-world applications of STEAM through design, programming, coding, engineering, and more!
Participants will be able to explore all aspects of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math – to see what interests them. All workshops are held in the STEM Design Studios (unless otherwise noted) at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to education@whitakercenter.org.
Dates and Times
Girls in STEAM Workshops run October to June, on Saturday afternoons, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Registration
Tickets are $8 per member or $12 per non-member – per girl, per workshop! Visit the Box Office the day of the workshop to add on a ticket to UPMC Science Center.
Please Note: UPMC Science Center exploration before your workshop is NOT included in the price of your workshop. UPMC Science Center hours are 10 AM – 5 PM and tickets can be purchased at the Box Office the day of your workshop.
2024 – 2025 Workshop Schedule
Ready⌠Set⌠STOP Motion!
October 19, 2024
Watching cartoons is fun… but have you ever tried making them? We will create our own stop motion animations and learn about all the work that goes into making our favorite cartoons.
Living on the Red Planet
November 9, 2024
Explore Earthâs closest neighbor in this out-of-this-world program. Girls will design rockets for travel and will use Sphero mini-robots to plan and execute a simulated mission to Mars. Will you be part of the Artemis mission?
Day at the Amusement Park
November 30, 2024
Letâs take a trip to the amusement park or⌠Whitaker Centerâs Innovation Zone? Girls will learn about the physics of popular rides, like roller coasters, while designing their own theme park using the computer application Roller Coaster Tycoon.
* Workshop will be in the Innovation Zone!
Designing Rocks and Minerals
December 21, 2024
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Create your own unique piece of this jewelry in this activity where geology meets art. Girls will practice using a rock hammer to crack open and reveal geodes like a geologist and then transform them into a beautiful piece of jewelry!
The Great Outdoors
January 11, 2025
What do the Grand Canyon, Glacier Bay, and Sequoia have in common? They are protected National Parks! Girls will discuss the importance of land protection, natural ecosystems, and biodiversity while reaching out to learn more from a Park Ranger.
Fun with Fossils
February 1, 2025
Think like an -ologist! Girls will learn about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them. We will excavate a fossil, explore the diversity of dinos, and puzzle together pieces of the past.
Backstage and Behind the Scenes
February 22, 2025
Experience technology from both sides of the camera. Girls will learn how to create stunning on-screen visuals made for television. With the help of TV production technology, we will test real-world applications of technology used in TV. Lights, camera, ACTION!
Medical Marvels
April 5, 2025
Explore the mysteries of the human body and discover how doctors help us stay healthy. Learn about the importance of wellness from professionals and experiment with cool medical gadgets. Perfect for future doctors, nurses, and curious minds who want to see how science and care come together!
CheMMMMMistry of Baking
April 26, 2025
Chemistry, taking substances and combining them to make something new, is all around us. You eat food that has the perfect chemical makeup to provide you the energy and nutrients you need while tasting, OH SO good!
Designing Adaptations
May 17, 2025
Visit Whitaker Centerâs Innovation Zone with an educator to learn some of the basics of programming. Girls will practice digital creation while experimenting with biological adaptation using the computer application Spore.
* Workshop will be in the Innovation Zone!
Plants Galore
June 7, 2025
Plants are an important part of the Biosphere! They help cycle Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon through our atmosphere. We will explore the different types of potted plants and how to care for them. Plants can also be decorative – so we will design pots to keep our plants in to take home!
Girls in STEAM programs are supported by:
The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation
