How Do I
It's Not Just Science Fiction.
Featured Collection May 2011
If NASA space shuttle Discovery's humanoid robot could read, it would check out science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) resources at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. You should, too!
Extra-Credit Stories
Stories can spark curiousity about all sorts of things. Even if you don't think of yourself as someone who likes science or is good in math, you might be surprised to see how much fun you can have reading a book that includes clever concepts or complex calculations. And remember, it's never too early to start learning--or too late to develop new interests.
Stories can spark curiousity about all sorts of things. Even if you don't think of yourself as someone who likes science or is good in math, you might be surprised to see how much fun you can have reading a book that includes clever concepts or complex calculations. And remember, it's never too early to start learning--or too late to develop new interests.
Spotlight on STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Anatomy, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics: So many topics, so many questions. Luckily, your library has the answers!
Anatomy, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics: So many topics, so many questions. Luckily, your library has the answers!
The Chemical World
You haven't read a chemistry book since high school?
Maybe you chickened out of O-Chem?
Check out some of these recent titles and give those molecules another chance. They can even help you cook!
You haven't read a chemistry book since high school?
Maybe you chickened out of O-Chem?
Check out some of these recent titles and give those molecules another chance. They can even help you cook!
The Physical Universe
Are you ready for the hardcore sciences? Did you skip physics in high school and maybe think you should know just a little bit about quantum physics? Hopefully these books will provide you with a painless introduction.
Are you ready for the hardcore sciences? Did you skip physics in high school and maybe think you should know just a little bit about quantum physics? Hopefully these books will provide you with a painless introduction.
Start Programming!
Ready for the big challenge?
Want to learn a new language?
How about writing your own app for the iPhone, Facebook or Twitter?
Ready for the big challenge?
Want to learn a new language?
How about writing your own app for the iPhone, Facebook or Twitter?
STEM Resources for Teens
The Library has created an extensive collection of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subject educational resources to inspire students in middle and high school to pursue careers in these fields.
The Library has created an extensive collection of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subject educational resources to inspire students in middle and high school to pursue careers in these fields.
STEM Careers for Teens
The Library has many books on careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. See what your options and future might be in animal science, computers, engineering, the health sciences, math and the outdoors. Maybe a Green career would be the best choice of all!
The Library has many books on careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. See what your options and future might be in animal science, computers, engineering, the health sciences, math and the outdoors. Maybe a Green career would be the best choice of all!
