Outreach Mission
The outreach center will work closely with RMU faculty to provide effective, standards-based outreach opportunities that will engage, educate, and elevate STEM education for regional students, teachers, and professionals. The development of beneficial partnerships, granting opportunities, and recruiting of new students into SEMS programs will also be a priority for this center.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events:
SUMMER CAMPS:
Cost includes - lunch & Supplies
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smART Camp-Middle School: July 22-24, 2013
Middle School Camp - Grades 7-8
$75
Students explore their creative side when 'science meets art'!
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center
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smART Camp-Elementary School: July 15-17, 2013
*Filled to capactiy*: Accepting names for waiting list
Elementary School- Grades 1-4
Students explore their creative side when 'science meets art'!
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center
$75
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Electro-Optics Camp: July 29-August 1, 2013
High School - Grades 9-12
$150
Students learn the basic principles of electronics, and how to use several engingeering tools!
Robert Morris Unviersity: John Jay Center
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Animatronics Camp: August 5-9, 2013
High School Camp - Grades 9-12
$200
Students design and build their own animatronic robots!
Robert Morris Univeristy; John Jay Center
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Alternative Energy Workshop: July 19, 2013
High School Workshop - Grades 9-12
$20
Students are introduced to different sources of energy; test solar panels and wind turbines!
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center
Expanding Your Horizons: A STEM Conference: August 3, 2013
Robert Morris University; Sewall Center
Conference open to girls in grades 6-9. Girls explore careers in STEM and particpate in hands-on workshops.
Cost: $30
Recent Events:
High School Science Bowl (*Rescheduled*): April 13, 2013
Robert Morris University; Sewall Center - International Suite
First Place: Pine Richland (Team 2)
Second Place: Hampton (Team 1)
Third Place: New Brighton
Elementary School Science Day: March 22, 2013
Gateway Elementary School; Monroeville, PA
Edgeworth Elementary School Science Night: March 14, 2013
Leesdale, PA
Formula One Challenge: March 9, 2013
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center
McKnight Elementary School Science Night: March 8, 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
SciTech Days: March 5-9, 2013
Carnegie Science Center; Pittsburgh, PA
Allegeheny County MathCounts Competition: February 16, 2013
Robert Morris University; Holiday Inn
First Tech Challange: February 9, 2013
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center Gym
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) STEM Conference: October 27, 2012
Robert Morris University; Sewall Center
More than 180 Girls in grades 7-9 and 10-11 attended 3 workshops of their choice. Workshops included hands-on learning activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). These workshops allowed students to learn about future degrees and careers in STEM. Workshop presenters included, Assemble, RMU, Carnegie Mellon University, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh Zoo, Society of Women Engineers and more.
Tour Your Future (through Carnegie Science Center): September 8, 2012
Robert Morris University; John Jay Center
Middle school girls toured our Engineering labs and learned about the disciplines and careers related to Engineering.
Alternative Energy Workshop: June 20, 2012.
During this one-day workshop, high school students were introduced to a variety of different sources of enery. Students also has the opportunity to build a simple generator, wind turbine and a solar conentrator and test for efficiency.
Zoob Elementary School Workshop: May 12, 2012.
During this workshop, 23 students in grades 1-5 learned the basic concepts of engineering through building with Zoobs. All students received a 500 piece Zoob set.
