Review the General Information Packet BEFORE registering
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Review the details of the optional trips to the Penn State Breazeale Nuclear Reactor if interested in participating.
Register: WSHI 2026-2027 Registration (Google Form)
Print and sign Release and Waiver Form
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Bring a signed copy to the first lecture in attendance
Review the lecture location and times below
Learn about the scheduled speakers (bio links provided)
Remember - a set number of lectures must be attended to receive a Certificate of Completion (six lectures OR five lectures and the optional Penn State trip)
Badges will be provided in-person at lectures
Please bring your badge to every lecture
Please add westinghousesciencehonorsinstitute@westinghouse.com and wshi.wec@gmail.com to your email contact list!
Questions? Email WSHI!
October 24, 2026: Carla Littleton (Kamin Science Center)
October 31, 2026: Ben Campbell (Robert Morris University)
November 21, 2026: Bryan Palaszewski (NASA Glenn Research Center)
December 12, 2026: Harvey Borovetz (University of Pittsburgh)
January 9, 2027: Matthew Lamanna (Carnegie Museum of Natural History)
January 23, 2027: Andrew Zentner (University of Pittsburgh)
January 30, 2027: Lauren Kokai (Food & Drug Administration)
February 6, 2027: Sylena Smith (Westinghouse)
February 13, 2027: Optional trip to Penn State Breazeale Nuclear Reactor
All lectures will be held at:
Franklin Regional Middle School
4660 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA 15668
Please note that there is more than one 4660 Old William Penn Highway in the area, so if using a GPS for driving directions please be sure to include the zip code of 15668 and verify that it is taking you to Franklin Regional Middle School.
The following schedule applies only to the FIRST lecture on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
8:45 to 9:15 AM Check-in
9:30 to 9:55 AM WSHI Orientation
10:00 to 11:15 AM First Lecture
11:15 to 11:30 AM Q&A for Interested Students
11:15 to 11:45 AM Departure (Students Must Depart or be Picked Up by Noon)
The following schedule applies to the remaining lectures. Please note that you are to arrive at least 15 minutes before the lecture starts in order to allow sufficient time to get checked in.
9:00 to 9:45 AM Check-in
10:00 to 11:15 AM Lecture
11:15 to 11:30 AM Q&A for Interested Students
11:15 to 11:45 AM Departure (Students Must Depart or be Picked Up by Noon)
Optional Trip to Penn State (February 13, 2027)
The following schedule applies for students who signed up for the optional Penn State trip. Students must bring their ID badges for this trip. Buses will be boarded outside the Franklin Regional Middle School Auditorium Entrance (entrance for all lectures). Students will be able to use the restroom before leaving. However, restrooms will not be open upon arrival in the evening.
6:00 to 6:15 AM Check-in, Gather Bus Snacks
6:30 AM Buses Depart Franklin Regional Middle School
8:45 to 9:00 AM Buses Arrive at Penn State
9:00 to 10:00 AM Penn State Lecture
10:15 to 11:45 PM Tour, Demonstrations, Lectures at Breazeale Nuclear Reactor
12:00 to 1:15 PM Lunch at Pollock Commons (approximate)
1:30 to 3:15 PM Tour, Demonstrations, Lectures at Breazeale Nuclear Reactor
3:30 PM Buses Depart Breazeale Nuclear Reactor
5:30 to 6:00 PM Buses Arrive at Franklin Regional Middle School