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Mentors in the Making
BNY Fab Lab

  • Adults, Children, Teens, Seniors
  • Requires Separate Ticket

Important Ticketing Update

Online ticketing is temporarily unavailable as Kamin Science Center transitions to a new ticketing system. Visitors can purchase tickets in-person at the 1st Floor Ticket Counter or by contacting us at 412.237.3400.

Mentors in the Making
BNY Fab Lab

Developed at BNY Fab Lab at Kamin Science Center, Mentors in the Making is a 1:1 mentor-to-mentee program that matches STEM professionals with high school students from the Pittsburgh area. Together they co-learn digital fabrication and design thinking. Explore career and educational opportunities and learn work habits for success!

Timeline – Begins Oct. 21, 2026–March 24, 2027

  • 101 Classes
  • Capstone Project
  • Prototyping
  • Presentations

Benefits

  • Learn 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, etc.
  • Students will receive a laptop to use and keep after completion of the program.

Involvement

  • Meet every week from 6–8 p.m. on Tues. or Wed.
  • Food will be provided each night.
  • Pittsburgh Regional Transit ConnectCards are available for transportation to and from the Science Center.
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Apply

Apply today to become a part of the Mentors in the Making program and take the first step toward an exciting future in STEM.

Fill out The Mentors in The Making Student Application.

Contact Us

For more information about Mentors in the Making, contact Cathy Coudriet at CoudrietC@KaminScienceCenter.org or Abigail McCune at McCuneA@KaminScienceCenter.org.

About the Fab Lab

Take a crash course in maker technology at the Fab Lab! With Fab Lab public workshops, you can learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more in Pittsburgh’s favorite makerspace.

Whether you’re looking to design and build a prototype from scratch or just want to try out some new technology, Fab Lab is the place to be! Click here to learn more about the Fab Lab.
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Additional Support Provided by:
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final, no cancellations or refunds.

Kamin Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program one week before it begins due to insufficient registration. In case of inclement weather, please check the website to see if a program has been canceled. All registered participants will receive a full refund in the case of cancellation.