SSP offers various different workshops throughout the year, ranging from teaching workshops all the way to job searching workshops. Our workshops are hands-on and always led by industry professionals. Check back often for new postings.
Click on any of the lectures or symposia for details:
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For Chemical Professionals & Chemical Technicians
Job Searching For Chemical Professionals
WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2017
WHERE: Room 150, Ashe Auditorium, Chevron Science Center, University of Pittsburgh
RSVP BY: Monday, February 6, 2017
The workshop program includes “Managing an Effective Job Search” and “Overview of the Local Job Market” along with a resume review and networking.You must pre-register to attend this workshop.
Job Searching For Chemical Technicians
WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2017
WHERE: Harbor Gardens, Student Services Area Conference Rooms (Bidwell Training Center)
The workshop program includes “Managing an Effective Job Search” and “Overview of the Local Job Market” along with networking and a question and answer session.You must pre-register to attend this workshop.
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A Workshop For Elementary & Middle School Teachers
WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 2017
WHERE: National Energy Technology Center – South Park
TIME: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
COST: $20.00 (includes lunch)
The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) will again offer its annual “Light, Color and Spectroscopy for Kids” workshop to elementary and middle school teachers. Using the materials provided by the SSP, workshop participants will be able to project a large and very bright visible spectrum (rainbow?) in their own classrooms. They will use that spectrum together with other materials to demonstrate color addition & subtraction and why colors appear the way they do. -
Software Workshop for High School Chemistry & Physics Teachers
WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2017
WHERE: National Energy Technology Laboratory
COST: $20.00 (includes lunch)
RSVP BY: March 3, 2017
The workshop will be presented at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL – a US Department of Energy National Laboratory) in South Park, just a few miles from Pittsburgh, on Thursday, March 26, 2015. The computers and workshop rooms are provided by NETL through an Educational Partnership Agreement between the National Laboratory and the SACP and its sister society the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP). The workshop is computer based and all software is high quality, user friendly, and well adapted for the science classroom, science laboratory, or homework assignments. Participants are able to use the software during the workshop. Most of the workshop software is available for PCs and newer Macintoshes.Early registration is encouraged, as the workshop is limited to 20 participants. The final date for registration is March 3, 2017. Late registrations may be accepted depending on space available.
Job Searching Workshops
SSP Light, Color And Spectroscopy For Kids
Herbert Retcofsky Computer Software Workshop For Teachers
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Science Olympiad Interactive Workshop (ESSOP)
WHEN: November 18, 2015
WHERE: Edgewood Country Club
COST: Free (includes lunch)
RSVP BY: November 9, 2015
How Does Your School Promote STEAM?
You’re invited to attend an INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP showcasing the Elementary School Science Olympiad Program (ESSOP)
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Continuing Education Facility tour to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015
WHERE: 900 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
TIME: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
COST: $10
RSVP BY: April 3, 2015
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Visit The Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center (PEAL Center)
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2015
WHERE: 1119 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
TIME: 10:00 am – 11:30 qm
COST: Free
RSVP BY: April 15, 2015
Science Olympiad (ESSOP) Showcase
Invitation to an Elementary School Science Olympiad
Get the tools needed to plan your own Science Olympiad at one of these Olympiad events:
MAY 20: Franklin Regional (Heritage Elementary)
MAY 20-22: (Central Elementary)
MAY 15: Woodland Hills (Edgewood Elementary)
RSVP BY: May 12, 2015
A Science Olympiad consists of different events where students take an active role in exploring science topics related to the school’s science curriculum. The events can be scheduled to occur as half-day up to three-day competitions. The length of the Science Olympiad should be based on the needs and curriculum of the school. One of the goals of ESSOP is the application of science and other skills to correlated events that are enjoyable and provide a variety of real-world experiences.
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