National Engineers Week
At ALCOSAN, we’re committed to fostering curiosity and innovation through education. Join us in celebrating engineers and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and creators. Together, we can engineer a better world!
Programs are available by grade level:
- Grades K–5: Engineer Express
- Grades 6–8: Hungry Hungry RvRs
- Grades 9–12: Water Wisdom
Pre-K Explore Day (3 to 6 years old)
ALCOSAN is proud to present Pre-K Explore Day, a series of virtual hands-on STEM activities and interactive workshops.
Pre-K Explore Day is available to students who reside in our service area. Families who register will receive their EXPERIENCE BOX mailed to their home, which includes materials needed to engage in the activities.
Join us for the following Pre-K events:
2026
October 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
2027
February 6, 2027
April 10, 2027
Earth Day
ALCOSAN will celebrate Earth Day with outreach and programming for students in grades Pre-K to 5 who reside in our service area.
Learn the importance of keeping our environment healthy through a hands-on activity.
Frankie’s Science Days
Everyday Eco-Engineers lets your child step into the shoes of a real-world scientist to help protect Pittsburgh's beautiful environment! Over four exciting Saturdays, students will tackle hands-on building challenges, test creative designs, and discover how technology keeps our community clean. They will learn exactly what it takes to think like an engineer and become proud stewards of our local neighborhood and rivers!
2026
September 27, 2026
November 15, 2026
2027
March 6, 2027
May 1, 2027
National Chemistry Week
Chemistry is an important part of the wastewater treatment process. When you sign up for an outreach, your students will learn more about the role of chemistry at ALCOSAN and can participate in their own hands-on chemistry activity.
Disability Mentoring Day
Every October ALCOSAN participates in Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) to provide students an insight of hands-on career exploration and mentoring opportunities available through our partnership with Bender Consulting.
For more information about this event, please email Scholastic Outreach
Storm Drain Stenciling Program
ALCOSAN’s Storm Drain Stenciling Program is designed to educate people about the potential for storm drain contamination and the pollution of local waterways. Scholastic Outreach provides step-by-step instructions to help participants obtain permission to paint stencils on storm drains. It provides all supplies along with notices to be given to residents. For more information, please email the Scholastic Outreach Department or call 412-734-6293.
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