6th Grade Students will meet with Dr. Survinski the week of August 25 during English or Social Studies. Students in 7th grade will meet Dr. Survinski during science that same week, and 8th grade students will meet with Dr. Survinski during their tutorial on Wednesday, the week of September 1.

Informational Workshop September 28 (during tutorial)

Sign Ups Close October 15

Project Proposals Due October 31

Project Completion Jan.-Mar.,

Competition Day April 1, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (PRSEF) invites middle and high school students to take on the challenge of designing, implementing, and communicating an original experiment while competing for cash prizes and scholarships. PRSEF is open to all students in grades 6–12 from the 21 counties within Western Pennsylvania and Garrett County, Maryland. The Science Fair has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1940. It is also the third oldest science fair in the United States under the affiliation of Society for Science, which runs the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the Broadcom MASTERS middle school competition. This is an intensive, research based, science competition that requires students to submit a detailed project proposal and research plan, conduct a study, write a paper summarizing their results, and present their research for judges on March. Please note, this carries a $30 registration fee for the Carnegie Science Center.

See Dr. Survinski for more information and help choosing a project. The student handbook for PRSEF is linked on the left.

See Dr. Survinski to Sign-up

October 5, 2026

Sign ups are now open for the Hands On Career Day at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit on October 5 (Monday). Students will meet professionals in fields of healthcare, engineering, STEM, technology, law, public service, and many others. There will be hands on workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities to learn about educational pathways from the people who work in these fields every day.

Sign up outside of the Maker Studio for a chance to attend this event. See Dr. Survinski with any questions.

Please check the morning announcements for the most up todate information about tutorial workshops. These are currently planned for September:

• September 8 (6/7th Grade) or 9 (8th Grade)- Chess in the Robotics Studio

• September 14- Intro to AI Training in the Robotics Studio

• September 15- LEGO Printmaking in the Maker Studio

• September 21- Intro to AI Training in the Robotics Studio

• September 23 (8th Grade)- Laser Engraver & Science Fair Project Work in the Maker Studio

• September 24- Bridge building challenge in the Robotics Studio

• September 25- Chess in the Maker Studio

• September 28 (6/7th Grade)- Science Fair Information Meeting/Project Proposal work in the Robotics Studio

• September 29- Creative Writing in the Maker Studio

• September 30 (8th Grade)- Resin bookmarks, keychains, & magnest in the Maker Studio

Digital Design Club is very casual. No dues, not expectation to stay for every after school work session…it's just a time once or twice a moth to explore some of the tools in our Maker and Robotics Studio in more depth. Here are the September meeting dates and themes:

• September 22