Welcome to CASTP Organization!
The Chinese Association for Science and Technology-Pittsburgh Chapter ——CASTP, was founded in 1994 as a Pennsylvania non-profit organization.
CASTP is an organization which counts amongst its membership Chinese-American intelligentsia, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Our organization is also the most influential Chinese-American organization in Pittsburgh, and is recognized throughout the United States as a leading Chinese-American organization.
CASTP’s mission is to encourage technological development, scientific research, and investment in cultural and educational outreach in order to improve our community and society at large. Our programs include expert speakers on important topics, participation in science and other competition, providing relevant and useful legal information, family and household economics, and children’s education.
中国旅美科技协会-匹兹堡分会（CASTP）创立于一九九四年，经过二十多年的发展壮大，至今拥有约千名会员，一直以来是中国旅美科技协会最大，最有影响的分会之一。 匹兹堡分会是由高学历旅美华人为主组成的在宾州正式注册的一个非盈利，非政治性的组织；它目前也是大匹兹堡地区历史最悠久，最具影响力的华人社团。
匹兹堡分会的成员主要来自于生活在美国宾州西南地区并在各行各业取得卓越成就的华人科学家，工程师，医学专家，商界人士，以及艺术家。为了适应新形势的需要，服务于广大留学生，分会特设了学生会员，旨在吸引更多的留学生参与，为学生们提供学习，就业，创业，职场等方面的咨询，指导和交流的平台。从成立的第一天起，分会就以推动中美科技文化领域的广泛交流，促进两国商业的友好往来，帮助旅美华人专业人士改善工作和生存环境，和弘扬中华文化作为自身的工作宗旨。
为了加强会员之间的交流和联络，我们会经常组织一些活动，包括一年一度的大型春节晚会，夏季野餐会等；除此之外，我们还定期举办各类知识性，实用性论坛和讲座，邀请有关方面专家，介绍科技领域的最新进展，以及为会员们提供健康，金融，税务，法律，职场等方面的知识和解惑。同时，我们也积极支持，参与和协助组织本地华人社区的各种活动。这些丰富多彩的活动，加强了会员之间的交流，方便了会员拓展人脉，也丰富了大家的业余生活。 匹兹堡分会一直致力于为会员谋取更多的福利。为了实现一卡（会员卡）在手，华人社区轻松走，分会已同越来越多的本地华人服务公司，商铺和餐馆等建立战略伙伴关系，为会员提供商品折扣或优惠服务。
Our mission
- Promote community and economic development of the Greater Pittsburgh area through science and technology oriented, commercial, and cultural activities.
- Promote cultural exchange, and keep and promote the fine Chinese traditions.
- Provide an environment and opportunities to benefit CASTP members and volunteers, such as through networking, knowledge sharing, career development, and children’s educational programs.