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Pittsburgh Educators: Assemble Gears Up for Maker Date Event to Fund Its Amazing STEM Programs and Community Impact

Pittsburgh Educators: Assemble Gears Up for Maker Date Event to Fund Its Amazing STEM Programs and Community Impact

Update: 2025-08-17
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What happens when you mix science, art, and community empowerment—then throw in some LEGO, laser cutting, and a little consensual graffiti?

You get Assemble's annual Maker Date fundraising event coming up in September.

In this episode of TechVibe, discover how Maker Date lets you bid on unforgettable hands-on experiences—from welding and DJing to brewing beer and designing your own graffiti mural.

Plus, Assemble Founder Nina Marie Barbuto shares how the Garfield-based organization is inspiring thousands of kids (and grownups!) to explore STEAM through hands-on creativity, tech tinkering, and community-driven education. Hear how Assemble has grown from a volunteer-led passion project to a thriving STEAM hub serving 20,000+ people. And, learn how local makers, technologists, and creatives partner with Assemble to engage students and test ideas in the real world.

Hit Play to meet the force behind one of Pittsburgh’s most joyful and impactful innovation spaces—and get inspired to build your own blend of tech, art, and community.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

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Pittsburgh Educators: Assemble Gears Up for Maker Date Event to Fund Its Amazing STEM Programs and Community Impact

Pittsburgh Educators: Assemble Gears Up for Maker Date Event to Fund Its Amazing STEM Programs and Community Impact

Jonathan Kersting, Pittsburgh Technology Council