Join Fluxspace Pittsburgh for our Summer Drop-In STEM Days!

Stop by anytime between 12-3PM on select Wednesdays to explore hands-on STEM activities focused on hydroponics, AI tools, creative cardboard creations, and digital fabrication in the classroom. No formal agenda- just come as you are & stay as long as you’d like!

Feel free to bring a fellow educator, your own device, and even your kids if needed- we’ll have simple activities to keep them engaged while you explore.

We’ll be harvesting fresh basil to make delicious homemade pesto while exploring creative ways to bring hydroponics into your classroom(s)! Learn how this hands-on, sustainable system can spark curiosity and connect to the real-world.

All events are free, but please register so we can plan accordingly!

Join Fluxspace Pittsburgh for our Summer Drop-In STEM Days!

Stop by anytime between 1-3PM on select Wednesdays to explore hands-on STEM activities focused on hydroponics, AI tools, creative cardboard creations, and digital fabrication in the classroom. No formal agenda- just come as you are & stay as long as you’d like!

Feel free to bring a fellow educator, your own device, and even your kids if needed- we’ll have simple activities to keep them engaged while you explore.

Designed for all ages, this day invites you to explore a range of interactive hands-on AI tools, including the Finch Robot, Hummingbird Robot, Micro:Bits, Intelino Train, Strawbees, and Google Teachable Machine! Experience firsthand how these tools can bring coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence to life!

All events are free, but please register so we can plan accordingly!

Join Fluxspace Pittsburgh for our Summer Drop-In STEM Days!

Stop by anytime between 12-3PM on select Wednesdays to explore hands-on STEM activities focused on hydroponics, AI tools, creative cardboard creations, and digital fabrication in the classroom. No formal agenda- just come as you are & stay as long as you’d like!

Feel free to bring a fellow educator, your own device, and even your kids if needed- we’ll have simple activities to keep them engaged while you explore.

Explore how digital fabrication tools, like 3D printers and laser cutters, can transform your learning experience! We’ll be sharing ideas and resources to help you integrate these technologies into your classroom(s).

All events are free, but please register so we can plan accordingly!

Join us for the CPI STEM Playground: Innovation in Motion event at the Central Pennsylvania Institute! Experience a day filled with STEM tool exploration, design challenges, and ways to elevate your learning environment. We'll be hosting some exciting demonstrations showcasing STEM and makerspace tools including Chompsaws, Makedos, Fork Farms, and more! Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious about the world of STEM, this event is perfect for you. Connect with fellow educators over a complimentary lunch and be sure to enter our giveaway! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience innovation in motion!

DETAILS:

• Date: Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
• Time: 10am - 1 pm
• Location: Central PA Institiute, 540 North Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823

Questions? Contact us here.

Welcome to our Back-to-School STEM Event!

📣Calling all teachers and educators! 📣 Looking for some inspiration on STEM project ideas for this upcoming school year? Join Fluxspace for an interactive open house to check out new tools+products and example projects that are sure to excite and engage students of all ages. Program some robots, train some AI models, create out of cardboard, record a podcast, or discuss new STEM trends in the company of like-minded educators! ✏️

Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your school year with a blast of knowledge and fun!

If you have any questions, please contact Erin at erin@fluxspace.io.

Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch!

**This workshop will take place at the Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

Who Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics

Lunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!)

Special Location | Fluxspace Experience Center, 401 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220

🎃Looking for some spooky ways to amplify your STEM program? 🎃 Join Fluxspace for an interactive open house to check out new products and example projects that are sure to excite and engage students of all ages. Create a Halloween light-up card, create a costume, and program a robot to get through a spooky maze, or enjoy the hot cider and company of fellow STEM educators! 💡

All events are free, but please register so we can plan accordingly!

If you have any questions, please contact Erin at erin@fluxspace.io.

In this hands-on, creative workshop, students will step into the role of designers to reimagine their ideal learning environment. Guided by the principles of empathy, collaboration, and innovation, students will explore what makes a space effective for learning and engagement. Alongside their teachers or administrators, they will be led through the design thinking process—reflecting on their needs as learners, identifying challenges in current environments, and prototyping solutions that support focus, creativity, comfort, and interaction. Students will also design layout concepts and present their ideas to other participants in this authentic experience.

*When registering, there is no need to enter student names, simply complete one registration per school (even if there are two adults attending).

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

What to Bring | 4-5 students (K-12); photos and/or drawings of a space you’d like to redesign

Who Should Attend | K-12 educators and their students

Lunch will be provided.

Special Location | Fluxspace Experience Center, 401 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (Parking Available)

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Join us for this free and open event showcasing cutting-edge robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are driving innovation across multiple industries.

Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day will feature over 150 exhibitors with live demonstrations of groundbreaking technologies that are transforming the way humans live, move and work.

From business leaders looking to innovate, to tech enthusiasts exploring the latest trends, to job seekers searching for emerging career opportunities, to those simply curious about how robotics and AI are reshaping our world - this event has something for everyone.

Be part of the action, engage with industry influencers, and witness firsthand the power of robotics and advanced technology in the heart of Western Pennsylvania. Your journey into the future starts here—mark your calendar and join the thousands attending Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day!

Join us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can level up your projects with laser cutting and engraving! In this workshop, we will review the basics of laser cutting/engraving, provide an overview of design thinking and the importance of rough prototyping, and share examples of projects you can do with your students. You will get the full experience of designing, engraving, and cutting with various materials, start to finish, and will leave with your own custom-made project.

Topics covered in this workshop apply to most models of laser cutters. Don’t have a laser engraver at your school (yet)? This is the perfect opportunity to learn how it can enhance your STEAM, makerspace, or other content programming.

*No prior experience needed.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

What to Bring | Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Who Should Attend | STEAM teachers, tech ed teachers (upper elementary, middle school, high school)

Join educators for a hands-on summit on literacy and technology, exploring how to maintain the "heart" of student writing in the age of AI.

Designed for Humanities teachers, Librarians, Instructional coaches, and Curriculum supervisors, the day features:

• Writing & AI Workshop: Practical strategies for integrating AI across the writing cycle while preserving student voice.
• Reading & Literacy Mini-Session: A "lightning" look at how AI is changing text consumption and literacy.
• Targeted Breakouts: Collaborative discussions on academic integrity, assessment, and the featured workshop topics.

Questions? Contact morgan@fluxspace.io.

Location | Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

AI isn’t just for experts–and it’s easier than you think to bring it into your classroom through fun, physical projects. In this session, we’ll explore how to bring AI to life as students train their own models and design interactive creations that respond to sound, sight, or movement.

Learn how to teach your elementary students to use Google Teachable Machine to identify signs to control the Intelino train. Learn how teach your middle school students to train an AI model to identify images and program a Finch or Hummingbird robot to respond accordingly. Learn how to teach your high school students to use the movements of a Microbit to send messages to other microbits to control the motors of a Strawbees robotic creation.

No advanced coding required—just creativity, curiosity, and a few easy-to-use tools!

(*Note: Many of the tools featured are available for loan to AIU member schools through the AIU STEAM Lending Library.)

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

What to Bring | A laptop or tablet, if possible

Who Should Attend | K-12 teachers (CS, STEM/STEAM, Elementary Grade-Level/Science)

Designing Meaningful STEM & Makerspace Learning with PA STEELS This immersive workshop helps educators design and deliver engaging STEM and makerspace learning experiences aligned to PA STEELS. Through hands-on challenges, collaborative design time, and real classroom examples, participants will experience how making, building, coding, and problem-solving can drive deeper learning. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use STEM activities, strategies for managing and scaling makerspace instruction, and a toolkit that supports sustainable, standards-aligned implementation. Questions? Email morgan@fluxspace.io for more information.

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On a mission to include opportunities for every learner.

AIU OT/PT, Fluxspace, and TFH are partnering to bring you an immersive, collaborative workshop designed to help you better understand and support students’ physical, sensory, and regulation needs.

Mission Deployment

• Wednesday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m.
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead PA 15120

Your Mission

• Examine adaptive devices and flexible furniture options that enhance school mobility and functional participation
• Explore gross motor and sensory-motor interventions used in school settings
• Strengthen sensory and regulation approaches
• Return to your district prepared to improve student access, inclusion, and participation

Presentation: Accessible via Zoom

Mission Exploration Vignettes: In‑person only experience stations

Lunch provided by tfh.

Register to join the mission!

Questions? Email erin@fluxspace.io

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Location | Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

Join us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can level up your projects with laser cutting and engraving! In this workshop, we will review the basics of laser cutting/engraving, provide an overview of design thinking and the importance of rough prototyping, and share examples of projects you can do with your students. You will get the full experience of designing, engraving, and cutting with various materials, start to finish, and will leave with your own custom-made project.

Topics covered in this workshop apply to most models of laser cutters. Don’t have a laser engraver at your school (yet)? This is the perfect opportunity to learn how it can enhance your STEAM, makerspace, or other content programming.

*No prior experience needed.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

What to Bring | Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Who Should Attend | STEAM teachers, tech ed teachers (upper elementary, middle school, high school)

Explore sustainable practices and green tools to implement into the classroom.

Join us for a hands on professional learning workshop focused on the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability components of the Pennsylvania STEELS Standards. Educators will explore engaging strategies, tools, and classroom activities that help students investigate real world environmental challenges, develop systems thinking, and build sustainability focused solutions.

Participants will experience practical lessons and STEM activities connected to topics such as ecosystems, climate, agriculture, energy, and human impact on the environment. The workshop will highlight ways to integrate environmental literacy across grade levels while aligning with STEELS performance expectations.

Educators will leave with ready to use ideas, resources, and inspiration to help students think critically about environmental systems and their role in creating a more sustainable future.

Come collaborate with leaders and learners alike as we build a stronger, more connected workforce ecosystem for our community.

Join us for a day of connection, innovation, and action as we gather for the 3rd Annual PA SEED Spring Convening. This year, we are breaking the mold of traditional conferences by bringing together the entire ecosystem—industry leaders, K-12 and higher education partners, students, work force development boards and community members—to collaboratively shape the future of the workforce in Southeastern PA.

This event is proudly co-designed by PA SEED and Fluxspace, ensuring a program that is as engaging as it is informative.

This isn’t just about listening to speakers; it’s about experiencing the tools that will power the next generation of talent. Throughout the day, the Makerspace and cutting-edge STEM tools will be fully open for you to explore. We invite you to roll up your sleeves, tinker, test, and play with the technology driving our region forward.

Location | Fluxspace is moving! By the time of this workshop, they will be located at 831 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15233. Free parking is available across the street from their new building.

Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch!

**This workshop will take place at the Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

Who Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics

Lunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!)

Drop by Fluxspace to learn how hydroponics is changing the way we grow and access produce!

Are you interested in learning more about hydroponics and how to grow produce indoors? Drop by Fluxspace to see how we are working with schools, community organizations, assisted living facilities, and more to offer sustainable solutions to accessing fresh produce! Check out solutions from DIY to commercial-grade Fork Farm units. Make sure to bring a bag to take home some fresh lettuce or herbs!

Join us for an exclusive look at our new Fluxspace Pittsburgh location and experience the future of education!

Tour our new facility and explore spaces such as our Indoor ag lab, makerspace, podcasting studio, sensory corners, flexible learning environments, and more! Learn more about how educational institutions are changing the way schools look, feel, and function to provide a better learning experience for all students.

This event is designed for educational leaders and decision makers looking to learn more about innovative learning spaces and experiences to better support and prepare their students for the future.

Join us to see Smartflower come to life and explore the future of solar energy at Fluxspace!

Join us at Fluxspace to experience Smartflower in action and explore how renewable energy can become a visible and engaging part of your campus, workplace, or community. Designed to track the sun throughout the day, Smartflower combines energy generation with hands on learning opportunities and a meaningful commitment to sustainability.

Whether you are an educator, facilities leader, municipal representative, business owner, or sustainability advocate, this event offers an opportunity to explore real world applications, funding pathways, and implementation strategies while connecting with others who are shaping the future of their organizations and communities.

Come experience the future of learning at our interactive open house.

Join Fluxspace for the Innovation Expo, a free interactive open house where educators, school leaders, technology professionals, and educational partners can experience the latest innovations transforming learning.

Explore the Experience Center, connect with industry experts, and discover emerging technologies, flexible learning environments, STEM and STEELS solutions, indoor agriculture, and more. Whether you're planning your next project or looking for fresh ideas, you'll leave with practical insights, innovative solutions, and valuable connections.

Drop by and explore at your own pace!

Questions? Email info@fluxspace.io for more information.

Pennsylvania already has the talent, institutions, industries, and partnerships needed to lead the next generation of innovation.

The opportunity isn't to build entirely new systems—it's to better connect the ones that already exist.

Join education leaders, employers, entrepreneurs, veterans, researchers, and community organizations as the Pennsylvania Readiness, Evaluation, AI Deployment & Innovation (PA READI) Initiative officially launches during Pittsburgh Tech Week.

Together we'll explore how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, robotics, space technologies, and entrepreneurship can strengthen Pennsylvania's five strategic innovation sectors:

• Agriculture
• Energy
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Robotics & Technology

Rather than ending with another conversation, this event concludes with a Community Innovation Design Challenge (CIDC), where participants collaborate across sectors to identify opportunities, develop pilot projects, and make public commitments that will help shape Pennsylvania's innovation future.

Come for the ideas. Leave with partners, projects, and a commitment to action.

Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch!

**This workshop will take place at the NEW Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system.

In addition to on-street parking, limited free parking is available in a gravel lot across from the Fluxspace Experience Center.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

Who Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics

Lunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!)

New to STEAM?

Looking to add some new tools and experiences to your content area classroom?

Join us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can incorporate digital fabrication tools in your elementary and/or middle school classroom!

This workshop is designed specifically for those who want to incorporate designing prototypes in their classroom with tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and simple cardboard cutters enhance student learning experiences.

Participants will leave with an understanding of how to use digital fabrication tools with their students and how they tie into all areas of the curriculum, including the technology and engineering components of the STEELS standards.

**This workshop will take place at the NEW Fluxspace Experience Center.

In addition to on-street parking, limited free parking is available in a gravel lot across from the Fluxspace Experience Center.

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Join us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can level up your projects with laser cutting and engraving!

In this workshop, we will learn the basics of laser cutting/engraving, provide an overview of design thinking and the importance of rough prototyping, and share examples of projects you can do with your students.

You will get the full experience of designing, engraving, and cutting with various materials, start to finish, and will leave with your own custom-made project.

Topics covered in this workshop apply to most models of laser cutters. Don’t have a laser engraver at your school (yet)? This is the perfect opportunity to learn how it can enhance STEAM, makerspace, and other curricula.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

What to Bring | A laptop or tablet, if possible

Who Should Attend | Any teachers interested in laser cutting, including but not limited to STEAM teachers, tech ed teachers (upper elementary, middle school, high school)

Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch!

**This workshop will take place at the NEW Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system.

In addition to on-street parking, limited free parking is available in a gravel lot across from the Fluxspace Experience Center.

Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.

Who Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics

Lunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!)

Special Location | Fluxspace Experience Center, 831 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233