Science and Technology

Known worldwide for its Eds and Meds, Pittsburgh is a hotbed of science and technology. From computer science--hello, Carnegie Mellon and Google--to robotics that's second to none, Pittsburgh leads the way. You'll see the innovation and technology and science everywhere, from the Carnegie Science Center to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and many places in between.

Science and Technology Features

Photo Slide Show: The Center for PostNatural History

Brian Cohen Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Did you know? In the Penn Ave. Arts District, there's a center for postnatural history that explores life forms that have been altered by man such as the red canary or rats that are connected to the atomic bomb program. Nearly a year old, and six years in development, there's nothing else like this place in the world.

The Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch in 2013

Deb Smit Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Pop City launches the first of a two-part feature on home-grown companies poised to hit their stride in the coming year. Among our brightest tech stars, one helped both presidential campaigns while another just added Dallas Maverick owner and Mt. Lebanon native, Mark Cuban, to its board. Find out who they are and what's next for them in 2013.

SMALLab: Blending disciplines, firing up students

Amy Whipple Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The theory is is that people learn through their bodies and learn especially well when they work together. Perfect, in other words, for antsy, socially blossoming middle schoolers. See how the forward-thinking Elizabeth Forward High School implemented a very cool learning initiative that has students in motion.

How one elementary school is turning kids onto learning in a really fun, highly effective way

Joshua Barnes Wednesday, July 18, 2012

With new framework for teaching called STEAM and new technology--think giant iPads, flips cams and Skype--the students in this Crafton Elementary classroom are enjoying a new world of possibilities in classroom learning.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: hot jazz, merry-making and the Milky Way at Carnegie Science Center

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Can you say intergalactic spectacular? This Thursday night, out of this world sounds and interplanetary sights will converge on the North Shore at Carnegie Science Center's first-of-its kind holiday happening. Be surrounded by stars of the local stage and the outer galaxies.

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