County assessors to set value of casino Nov 10, 2009
By contrast, the neighboring Carnegie Science Center is assessed at $27. 7 million. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Astronaut and 'Terrible Towel' Return to Pittsburgh Nov 5, 2009
On Saturday, Nov. 14, Fincke will visit patients at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and then he will visit Carnegie Science Center from 1 to 3 p.m. to deliver an educational presentation on space exploration and NASA science research. To schedule an interview or for more information about Fincke's appearances, contact Elizabeth George at 281-483-8618 or elizabeth. (NASA Watch)
A weekend of mayhem Oct 29, 2009
So how 'bout some love for the Carnegie Science Center, which celebrates Halloween Saturday with Spooky Science. The kids can trick-or-treat indoors, make glow-in-the-dark slime, create grossly realistic wounds and piece together skeletons in a giant puzzle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Exhibit intrigues young researchers Oct 16, 2009
Michel Sauret/Post-Gazette Alina, 7, plays with a video scope with her mother, Juli Milan, of the South Side, and sister, Kendall, 5, at a new exhibit called, "If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I?", which was unveiled yesterday by the Carnegie Science Center and the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative ... The Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore unveiled a new multimedia exhibit yesterday that strives to engage children -- and adults -- in the advanced topics that Pittsburgh... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers' Ryan Clark tackles a home decor assignment Oct 6, 2009
Saturday: Carnegie Science Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Oct. 17: Ross Park Mall from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Children's Museum savors its national prize Oct 6, 2009
The only other local museum to win the National Medal was the Carnegie Science Center in 2003 for its community-based programs Mission Discovery and Science in Your Neighborhood. After winning the award, the science center "received a lot of recognition at the international conference that happens each year for science centers worldwide," said co-director Ron Baillie. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Casino value assessment a slow process Sep 23, 2009
Contrast that to the neighboring Carnegie Science Center, which is valued at $27. 7 million by assessors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Closings prevail as city welcomes G-20 Sep 21, 2009
The Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Children's Museum will all close Sept. 24 and 25. Phipps Conservatory will close Sept. 23 and 24, and the National Aviary will close Sept. 24 and 25. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Group objects to Vick's NFL reinstatement Sep 14, 2009
Standing on the sidewalk next to the Carnegie Science Center and across from a quiet Heinz Field, about 40 self-proclaimed dog lovers waved signs to passing cars and chanted slogans like "Vick lied, dogs died" yesterday afternoon. They were there to protest the NFL's reinstatement of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who served 18 months in prison for his role in financing an illegal dogfighting ring. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
North Siders feeling good about casino Aug 17, 2009
Its immediate neighbor, the Carnegie Science Center, felt no reluctance in advertising a new Saturday Parents' Night Out program, starting Sept. 12, in which parents can drop their children for a fee while they "try their luck at the newly opened Rivers Casino.". The center's news release noted parents may opt to attend a Downtown musical, dine on Mount Washington or otherwise occupy themselves while the kids see a laser show or explore exhibits. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh nautical destination and home port for adventurous boaters Jul 19, 2009
On the Allegheny, wall dockage at PNC Park and Heinz Field gives easy access to sporting events and the Carnegie Science Center, and more than a dozen nearby restaurants and bars. On the Ohio, there's Paradise Beach at Neville Island. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ten things to do before summer ends Jul 3, 2009
The Carnegie Science Center boasts an Omnimax Theater with a screen curving over your head. If you want to see what's playing, go to and click on Omnimax or call 412-237-3400. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Festival map Jun 4, 2009
Carnegie Science Center Hands-on activities Saturday, June 6, noon-5 p.m.. Community Garden Creative Reuse Pittsburgh Help us make a garden. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Voices: Mazeroski's wall lands in foul territory at new PNC Park spot Apr 19, 2009
While lawyers dug in, the wall was moved to the SportsWorks of the Carnegie Science Center for display and storage. Ownership ultimately reverted to the Pirates, and when a team is breaking historic ground with 16 consecutive losing seasons, any victory should be savored. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
400 years of the telescope Apr 8, 2009
"I was probably about 10 or 11 years old when I first looked through a telescope, and I remember some of my first views were of Saturn and Venus," said Mr. Ratcliffe, director of the Buhl Planetarium at Carnegie Science Center from 1991 to 1997. He now lives near Wichita, Kan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The awe of an owl: an Arctic visitor in Pittsburgh Apr 5, 2009
com also were clicking on video footage provided by JaeHee Cho, the coordinator of "Science in Your Neighborhood" for the Carnegie Science Center. He had driven up the hill to the Beech Avenue church with four Perry High School students on their way to an after-school program on Brighton Road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
8th-grader wins war of words Mar 22, 2009
The bee is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Carnegie Science Center. Kyle's parents are Bruce and Nancy Barron. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
North Shore casino clears legal hurdle Mar 20, 2009
With the ruling, the North Shore casino, located just west of the Carnegie Science Center, can speed toward its proposed August opening free of the legal challenges that have dogged it for more than two years. "We really have been plowing ahead anyway. We had a high degree of confidence [in a favorable ruling]," said Ed Fasulo, casino general manager. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How did the Port Authority get into this deep hole? Mar 15, 2009
In early July, the commissioners asked then-Port Authority board chairman Neal H. Holmes to "reinvestigate the plausibility" of extending the system to serve Three Rivers Stadium, Carnegie Science Center, Community College of Allegheny County and possible future developments. Mr. Cranmer said at the time that his decision to revive the study was influenced by discussions with the Pirates and Steelers about their development plans for the North Shore. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Planners OK Station Square amphitheater Mar 4, 2009
The casino, west of Carnegie Science Center, is building a 1,000-seat outdoor riverfront amphitheater. The commission also OK'd plans for two hotels to be built by Kratsa Properties. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Students make contact with astronaut Feb 18, 2009
He will also be doing a video in-flight downlink March 12 with Sewickley Academy at the Carnegie Science Center. Despite the fact that two Pittsburgh schools are speaking to astronauts within a month, such opportunities are fairly rare. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carnegie Science Center names co-directors Feb 13, 2009
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh made permanent its choice of Ann M. Metzger and Ronald J. Baillie as the Henry Buhl, Jr. Co-Directors of Carnegie Science Center Thursday. The two senior managers have already been working in the positions on an interim basis since the departure of former director Joanna Haas in July 2008. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
