MFG Day at IU1 Educational Campus at McMurray

MFG Day celebrates American Manufacturing, by increasing awareness and shifting perceptions or misconceptions about the industry. BotsIQ is hosting a hands-on STEM exploration day that connects middle school students with manufacturing professionals. 

Event details: 

Friday, October 23, 2026

9:00AM - 1:30PM | Lunch Provided

IU1 Educational Campus at McMurray

625 E McMurray Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

Registration for this event is full.  If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please contact Suzanne Gloekler at gloekler@botsiqpa.com.  

Girls Exploring Engineering Day 2027

Join BotsIQ for its 6th Annual Girls Exploring Engineering Day.  This is an interactive event designed to introduce girls to the exciting possibilities within engineering and advanced manufacturing. Through hands-on activities, team-based challenges, and connections with women working in STEM, participants will explore different engineering careers and discover how engineers solve real-world problems.

Event details: 

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

8:00AM - 1:30PM | Lunch Provided

Commonwealth Charter Academy TechWorks 

162 East Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120

Tentative Schedule: 

8:00AM – 8:45AM – Registration

8:45AM – Event Kick-off

9:00AM - 10:00AM – Breakout Session #1

10:10AM – 11:10AM – Breakout Session #2

11:10AM – 12:00PM – Lunch (provided by BotsIQ)

12:10PM – 1:10PM – Breakout Session #3

1:30PM - Dismissal - Drive safely!

UAA Workshop #1

Join BotsIQ for its first Uniquely Abled Academy Hands-on Workshop of the 2026-27 school year.  This workshop will introduce high school students to BotsIQ's Uniquely Abled Academy CNC Operator Training Program.  The day will include activities that highlight some of the skills needed to be a CNC Operator.  

Who should attend? 

BotsIQ’s Uniquely Abled Academy is for individuals with autism or neurodiversity.  If you are a current high school student, who likes to work with their hands, and might be interested in a career in manufacturing, this is the day for you!

Event details: 

Thursday, October 29th

9:00AM - 1:00PM

BotsIQ Training & Education Center

100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Tentative Schedule: 

9:00AM – 9:30AM – Welcome and Introduction to Manufacturing

9:30AM – 11:30AM – Hands-on activities

11:30AM – 12:00PM – Lunch (please pack a bagged lunch)

12:00PM – 1:00PM – Hands-on activities continue.

1:00PM - Dismissal - Drive safely!

UAA Workshop #2

Join BotsIQ for its second Uniquely Abled Academy Hands-on Workshop of the 2026-27 school year.  This workshop will introduce high school students to BotsIQ's Uniquely Abled Academy CNC Operator Training Program.  The day will include activities that highlight some of the skills needed to be a CNC Operator.  (NOTE: This will have different activities than Day #1.)

Who should attend? 

BotsIQ’s Uniquely Abled Academy is for individuals with autism or neurodiversity.  If you are a current high school student, who likes to work with their hands, and might be interested in a career in manufacturing, this is the day for you!

Event details: 

Thursday, December 3rd

9:00AM - 1:00PM

BotsIQ Training & Education Center

100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Tentative Schedule: 

9:00AM – 9:30AM – Welcome and Introduction to Manufacturing

9:30AM – 11:30AM – Hands-on activities

11:30AM – 12:00PM – Lunch (please pack a bagged lunch)

12:00PM – 1:00PM – Hands-on activities continue.

1:00PM - Dismissal - Drive safely!