Pittsburgh Science Workshop

Pittsburgh Science Workshop Free community-based science that sparks curiosity and a life-long love of learning

Join us May 8th the Northside Science Workshop for fun games built by our students! Get your garden started with free ve...
04/14/2026

Join us May 8th the Northside Science Workshop for fun games built by our students! Get your garden started with free veggie and flower seedlings, visit our animals, and much more 🌱

The pictures dont do it justice. Today's drop in was full of excitement. Jewelry making,gardening prep and planning fut...
03/25/2026

The pictures dont do it justice.
Today's drop in was full of excitement. Jewelry making,gardening prep and planning future projects.

03/25/2026

At Westinghouse, 7th graders explored exothermic reactions by designing their own hot packs. Using a thermal camera, students watched the color map show the infrared radiation in action.

This week's long form project is making a journal from scratch.Yesterday at drop in the students made paper from kozo fi...
03/24/2026

This week's long form project is making a journal from scratch.

Yesterday at drop in the students made paper from kozo fiber. Kozo fiber is the inner bark of the mulberry paper tree. This is some of the earliest known ways to make paper.

The second project worked on was a chemistry project. Oxidation of copper. Using two methods,heat and chemical reactions. The students sanded and prepared there cooper pieces. Ashley held the blowtorch and heated the shaped copper bangles. Using a 1:1mixture of kosher salt and vinegar. The students applied the soultion to the copper. The mixture will stay on the copper for at least 48 hours or longer depending on the desire of the student. Wednesday the students will apply a sealant to protect the fragile patina.

03/20/2026

At King 5th Grade, students explored physical changes in a truly hands-on way!

One curious learner tried to cup the thick, white mist rising from a bubbling cup of dry ice.

The mist forms as the solid CO₂ turns directly into a gas, cooling the air around it and causing tiny droplets of water to appear, making the transformation visible as a magical white cloud.

By seeing this happen up close, students discovered how matter can change its form without changing what it is.

A simple cup of dry ice became a thrilling lesson in physics and chemistry, sparking wonder and curiosity about the world around us.

Don't forget to send in your science projects by March 27th! We look forward to doing science with you!
03/20/2026

Don't forget to send in your science projects by March 27th!

We look forward to doing science with you!

03/11/2026

At our monthly pop-up program at Penn Hills Library, families explored hobby motors, small electric motors that can make wheels, gears, or figures spin.

One child giggled and exclaimed, "Oh, that's cool!" as they watched their creations come to life.

Learners got a hands-on introduction to electricity and motion, seeing science in action in a fun and playful way.

03/06/2026

🧪⚡ PUNK ROCK SCIENCE FAIR IS BACK at Rox Lab! ⚡🧪

This is not your elementary school science fair.

Think cool experiments, curious minds, loud music, and a room full of people who love science.

If you’ve got something interesting, strange, creative, or just plain cool to share, you’re invited to present.

🎧 DJ
🖊 Flash tattoo artist
🔬 Science experiments & demos
🍻 Adult-oriented event
🎟 $5–$10 suggested donation

All proceeds support Pittsburgh Science Workshop’s free science programs in McKees Rocks, helping bring hands-on science education to the community.

📅 April 18
⏰ 7–10 PM
📍 Rox Lab — 531 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks

Want to present an experiment or demo?
Text Your name and your science experiment to 513-295-1148 by March 27 to sign up.

Come hang out, learn, and support community science. 🤘🏿🔬

03/04/2026

You may be familiar with states of matter, solid, liquid, and gas, but do you know about the fourth state of matter?

Plasma is sometimes called the fourth state of matter. It makes up most of the universe, like stars and lightning, but seeing it naturally on Earth is rare.

At the Bridge Builder’s Refugee Program at South Hills Middle School, students got to use a DIY mini plasma-cutter to cut foil and watch a glowing blue plasma arc. Learners explored energy, light, and motion firsthand, turning abstract physics into an exciting, interactive experience.

With love, we invite you to join us for a Memorial Gathering in Memory of Kruz Bailey-Baker.Together, we will honor Kruz...
02/28/2026

With love, we invite you to join us for a Memorial Gathering in Memory of Kruz Bailey-Baker.

Together, we will honor Kruz’s life, share memories, and surround one another with strength, reflection, and community.

Pittsburgh Community Science Workshop

1901 Brighton Rd
Friday, March 6th, 2026
4:00–6:00 PM

02/25/2026

At the Workshop, Kobe and Perrin teamed up on the latest DIY Go Kart design.

Kids of all ages naturally learn from each other by watching, helping, and sharing ideas.

Hands-on projects like this bring everyone together and turn discovery into a shared experience for the whole community.

At the Northside Propel Program, students explored the science of ice spheres by observing how water freezes into differ...
02/18/2026

At the Northside Propel Program, students explored the science of ice spheres by observing how water freezes into different shapes. Learners explored factors that affect freezing such as temperature, shape, and time.

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