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STEAM Day in Western PA 4/17/2026

Pennsylvania Transportation Industry STEAM Day

Friday, April 17, 2026
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

ACEC/PA is hosting our inaugural STEAM Day event in western PA in 2026!

This event is open to middle school students who like building things, solving puzzles and making ideas come to life. There will be hand-on activities and opportunities to get up close with some of the large equipment. Lunch is included and space will be limited. 

Member Firms

No matter where you are in the Commonwealth, you can still participate and we need your help. 

  • Volunteer the day of the event. We'll need greeters, monitors and much more to pull this off. Click on the "register" button above to help on Thursday with set up, and/or on Friday with the event.
  • Sponsor the event. See our sponsorship opportunities to the right. You do not need to be present to support this cause.
  • Man an activity station. We are looking for hosts to provide hand-on activities for the students that will help get them engaged and interested in civil engineering. To sign up for an activity station, please contact Stacy Ginkel
Industry Partners

Help us educate future engineers on this great industry. Partner with ACEC/PA on activity stations and volunteers day of. To sign up for an activity station, please contact Stacy Ginkel

Middle School Educators

Bring your students to the Waterfront and watch them light up with new ideas on future possibilities. More information coming soon! Contact Sarah Babski with questions.

Registration Options

Credits Price
4/17/2026 STEAM Day Volunteer
Volunteers are needed on Friday, April 17th to help in a variety of areas. If signing up, please commit to being present from about 8:30am until 2:30pm that day. You may be asked to:
• Be a greeter
• Watch exterior doors
• Monitor open areas
• Assist with registration
• Man an activity station
• Help with lunch service
• Setting up/tearing down tables and chairs
FREE
4/16/2026 STEAM Day Set Up Volunteer
Volunteers are needed on Thursday, April 16th to help set up the space for the next day. We will be moving tables and chairs around as needed that are on wheels and getting all the activity stations set up. Commitment is approximately 2pm to 5pm.

FREE

Agenda

April 17
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Student Arrival/Registration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Remarks and Address to Students
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Activity Stations
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Activity Stations
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Closing Remarks and Dismissal of Students

Sponsors (As of November 2025) 

Sponsorships are available now (click on the fillable PDF below)