Other Resources

The following are links to other resources that you might find helpful.

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Master’s in Data Science

This guide features summer camps, websites, competitions, apps, and career resources for students in elementary school to high school. 

 
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First Robotics Competition

First Robotics is an after school program that focuses
on robotics. 

 
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Engineering4U

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania's career site.

 
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York County Libraries

The York County Library system offers a number of STEM related programs during the year for a wide range of ages.   Check their calendar for programs being offered.

 
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Pathways to Your Future

Pathways To Your Future: Exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Careers is a career awareness program, held at Penn State York for seventh grade girls highlighting opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering and technology.

 
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Science Buddies

There are a number of national science competitions across the country. Here is a link to a listing of some of the
major competitions.

 
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Phoenix Contact

The Nanoline Contest lets you put your technical skills to the test. The grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany. While in Germany, the winning team will present their project at the Hanover Fair's TectoYou hall. Hanover Fair is the world's largest industrial trade show.

 
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Whitaker Center

The Whitaker Center in Harrisburg has an all ages approach to science.   There are a number of great programs offered during the year at the Harsco Science Center.

 
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Science Olympiad

Participate in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher
training institutes.

 
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Make 717

The make717 Innovation Center is Lancaster, PA's first
maker space.

 
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Lancaster Science Factory

The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on, interactive learning center filled with curiosity and creativity as kids from Pre-K through 8th grade learn the principles of science and the application of science in engineering
and technology. 

 
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North Museum

The Museum was founded in 1953 by Franklin & Marshall College. Named for Lancaster businessman Hugh M. North, whose estate funded the building's construction, the North Museum quickly became a destination in the community for introducing children to the natural world.

 

 Additional Resources

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My Future Career

There are a number of local career opportunities that do not require college degrees. This is a great site called "My future career". It's provided by Thaddeus Stevens School
of Technology.   

 
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JA My Way

JA USA has a student center that has a number of opportunities to learn about careers and your future. You'll need to sign up to get access to the site, but it's free!

 
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JA Assembling Your Career

JA USA has a digital supplement to help students pursue STEM career interests.  This program was developed with the help of Alcoa.