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The Rise of Industry Inspired Curriculum
When student Spencer Sorgen saw 10 jobs posted on the job-board at Lanier Technical College (LTC) he knew that Mr. Darrell Fletcher’s classroom would be a place to prepare for the required skills to jump start his career. Spencer, Oun
... ContinuedMade in 3D Student Design Contest
Your creation. Your 3D object. Join the MadeIn3D community and enter their latest contest. The SolidWorks models must be independent with no separable parts (Example: a ball bearing with balls and a body) Now use your imagination and create something
... ContinuedManufacturing + STEM = Dynamic Learning
When you combine SolidWorks with Manufacturing and add Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), students make mistakes, learn, and then create great designs. The Center for Dynamic Learning in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, knows about putting a great program
... ContinuedSolidWorks Hosts Ten80 STEM Racing Challenge at DS HQ
The SolidWorks Education team will host the Ten80 STEM Racing Challenge for New England high school students on Thursday October 24 in Waltham MA, USA. With the help of the US Army and Ten80 Education, this Science Technology Engineering and
... ContinuedConnecticut Technical High School System Selects SolidWorks to Prepare Students for STEM Workforce
Connecticut is the Constitution State and the STEM state. The state of Connecticut has adopted high standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects taught in its schools. The Connecticut Technical High School System(CTHSS) chose the SolidWorks Education
... ContinuedSolidWorks User Group Network – for Educators too
SolidWorks User Groups are a valuable resource to all members of the SolidWorks community. As an educator, joining a SolidWorks User Group and attending a user group meeting provides benefits for you and your students. Just ask Randall Bock
... ContinuedThe Dog Days of Summer
As August weeks get hotter in Boston, dogs need to cool off. So I asked SolidWorks dog Ellie, a yellow lab mix, and the other dogs to sit in the shade and share their favorite new features in the
... ContinuedTwins Pass CSWA
Braxton Cox and Colton Cox are twin brothers attending Haile Middle School. As 7th graders, they passed their Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. These young designers are doing more than working towards their next certification. The brothers are reading
... ContinuedCompass Magazine – A Great Resource for Your Classroom
“Manufacturing’s New Math” is the cover story for Compass magazine. My colleague, Rachel sat down with me last week to show me the latest articles in business, research, society, education and industry. Compass does not focus on any one
... ContinuedSolidWorks World 2014 Call for Presentations – SolidWorks in Education
SolidWorks World 2014 will be held January 26-29, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. We are looking for educators around the world to submit abstracts for SolidWorks World 2014 presentations www.solidworks.com/swworld. There is a special category
... ContinuedChicago 8th Graders – Young Entrepreneurs Receive Crowd Source Funding
44 eighth graders from Chicago’s Nettelhorst Public School explored the world of brainstorming and idea, designing a product, developing a prototype, and funding a new business. The Science and Entrepreneurship Exchange (SEE) provides elementary and middle school students the opportunity
... ContinuedShare SolidWorks with a Student
Do you know a student on vacation? What better time to share SolidWorks 3D CAD software with someone you know. The SolidWorks Summer Edition provides a 60-day trial of SolidWorks to students and educators. Tutorials on how to get started are located inside the
... ContinuedSolidWorks at ASEE K12 Teacher STEM Workshop in Atlanta
Hundreds of educators spent Saturday at the 10th American Society of Engineering Educaiton (ASEE) K12 Teacher workshop in Atlanta Georgia. The ASEE event was sponsored by Dassault Systemes. I was fortunate to present with two great educators, Fred Stillwell and
... ContinuedFor Students and Educators – SolidWorks Summer Edition, 3D CAD Software
Are you a student or educator interested in using SolidWorks this summer to learn what it has to offer, or get ahead of the game for next year? Try our FREE download of SolidWorks Student Engineering Kit for the summer!
... ContinuedSolidWorks Education Edition 2013 – 2014, 3D Design Simplified
The SolidWorks Education Edition 2013-2014 for schools is now available through your SolidWorks Value Added Reseller. SolidWorks continues to support educators and students by providing a complete suite of tools to design, analyze, simulate and document products. Qualified schools can
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