Other Resources
The following are links to other resources that you might find helpful.
Master’s in Data Science
This guide features summer camps, websites, competitions, apps, and career resources for students in elementary school to high school.
First Robotics Competition
First Robotics is an after school program that focuses
on robotics.
Engineering4U
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania's career site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Science Olympiad
Participate in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher
training institutes.
Make 717
The make717 Innovation Center is Lancaster, PA's first
maker space.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.