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PNC Innovation Zone

These spaces focus on experiential learning and deeper engagement for students and families. Whitaker Center is committed to breaking boundaries and making STEM education programming accessible to everyone while addressing gender and equity barriers and bridging the digital divide that exists with underserved and underrepresented youth.

Programs in the PNC Innovation Zone include:

  • After-school programs
  • Girls Who Code
  • Summer Camps
  • Coding Lessons
  • How to Build a PC
  • And more!

Programs that offer STEM Scholarships: Summer Camps, Surgery Live!, Field Trips to Whitaker Center.

From virtual reality experiences to coding workshops, the PNC Innovation Zone encourages a spirit of curiosity and innovation, making it a hub for educational enrichment and a vital resource for the community’s ongoing commitment to STEAM education 

In addition to educational programming, PNC Innovation Zone and Purposeful Gaming Studio provides businesses and organizations transformative spaces to create, meet, and connect in our cutting-edge conference room. Book it now for your next team building event!

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Purposeful Gaming Studio

Purposeful Gaming Studio on the Arcade Level of Whitaker Center is open for drop-in programming. Programs and activities will change from week to week, and include coding with Minecraft Education and Bloxels, building with Scrap Mechanic and Poly Bridge, and much more. Drop-in programs are included in your price of admission to UPMC Science Center.

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