The IU8 lending center has a myriad of STEM-related instructional tools and equipment for all classrooms. The encourage student-centered approach to learning that promotes curiosity, creativity, artistic expression, collaboration, communication, problem solving, critical thinking and design thinking. These resources have been purchased for IU8 districts and libraries through partnerships with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, UPMC, and CSB2 Ecosystem (funded by PAsmart Advancing Grant). These tools and resources are a great compliment to any classroom to help create STEM fluent and STEM skilled citizens.
Online trainings are available throughout the winter and spring.
Career Videos
Career Videos
Funding from the Grable Foundation enabled IU 8 staff to tour local industries and interview a variety of levels of employees in the STEM field.
A local organization hosts What's So Cool About Manufacturing? We honor their work here.
Checkout Equipment - IU 8
Checkout Equipment - IU 8
MyTurn is the platform of the IU8 lending center has a myriad of STEM-related instructional tools and equipment for all classrooms.
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Public Library borrowing - CSB2
Public Library borrowing - CSB2
MyTurn is the platform of the IU8 lending center that has a myriad of STEM-related instructional tools and equipment for all classrooms. This site is specifically for the public libraries in the CSB2 Ecosystem.
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Trainings
Trainings
At IU8, we offer and facilitate a wide variety of trainings. STEM tools and concepts have been a focus over the last few years. In this section, you will find information about upcoming face-to-face trainings.
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Student Programs
Student Programs
IU 8 has coordinated student programs for nearly all of our 50 years. From reading competitions to Quiz Bowls, to Math 24 Tournaments, to First Lego League and ATOMS (Advanced Training of Math and Science Scholars) day camps, several of them have a strong connection to STEM.
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Annual Report
Annual Report
This annual report shares some of the data and information collected throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
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