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Forget Disruptive Technology, Disrupt You! Instead, with Jay Samit

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A lot of people often think that they want to change the world, but it is those who want to change themselves first who can actually make that change happen. By looking into your values, you can identify what your strengths are and use it as leverage to make that great impact possible. Combine this with confidence and solving problems will be easier. Take it to the next level and become a part of the disruption wave by working with people with the same goals. Leader in innovation and author … [Read more...]

3D Print Education Made Simple: Revolutionizing STEM Classrooms with Brian Bobbitt

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Having a physical model to hold in your hands is powerful to a student learning engineering and design. But when Brian Bobbitt started integrating 3D print education to the curriculum, there weren’t many resources. With the help of Project Lead The Way, exposure to design and production got easier. Getting a foundational education in CAD at the high school level translated to better skilled transitioning college students later. Brian Bobbit shares how educating the students early can cast away … [Read more...]

Critical Thinking is Taught Through Art, not Sciences

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  Putting 3D printers in schools is taking steps forward to bring the arts back in the curriculum in a new found way by combining technology with creativity to generate new ways for students to learn basic educational components such as math, history, and geography.  Tom and Tracy advocate why the "A" should be added to traditional STEM programs and curriculum to develop critical thinking as it relates to 3D print design. --- Listen to the podcast here: Critical Thinking is Taught … [Read more...]

3D Print Business Evaluation with Mike Vasquez of 3Degrees

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Looking at if it's feasible for a company to get a solid 3D print business evaluation from in-house sources with Dr. Mike Vasquez of 3Degrees. Businesses large and small should all consider getting a 3D print business evaluation to see if additive manufacturing is a viable option for their products and processes, but the trick is knowing how to find a knowledgeable source from the technology and product side. It's past time to start exploring the capabilities of 3D printing for your business, … [Read more...]

Engaging Girls in 3D Print STEAM Education with Suz Somersall of KiraKira

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Suz Somersall of KiraKira has created an online platform for girls to develop their 3D modeling skills by creating free courses and curriculum for 3D print STEAM education. KiraKira provides lessons and projects that ignite and inspire young girls to work on projects in what is widely a male dominated area of learning. As students of today grow and come to understand that over 86% of retail purchases are done by women, it's key to understand what women want to buy and to design with them in … [Read more...]

3D Print Aerospace with Donald Godfrey of Honeywell Aerospace

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Heading into the world of 3D print aerospace with Donald Godfrey of Honeywell. There are so many lessons any 3D printing business can take from look at the model of success in this additive manufacturing industry segment. Donald showcases how rapid prototyping provides astonishing cost and time savings that produces safer and more reliable parts, as well as detailing what engineering students need to know and be doing now in school to find success in the workplace after graduation. We're … [Read more...]