STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math
West Virginia University wins NASA Robot Competition
NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge encourages innovation in autonomous robotics as teams locate and collect samples across a wide variety of terrain and obstacles without human intervention. The Cataglyphis Mountaineers robotics team from West Virginia University (WVU) college of engineering, under
... ContinuedLife Long Memories When Fathers Share with Daughters
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Happy Father’s Day to dads in our SOLIDWORKS Community. We received this photo of two future designers from SOLIDWORKS Sioux Falls User Group Leader, Brad Hakeman. The photo was taken at the local Home Depot
... ContinuedSummer Camps. STEM Camp. Robot Camp. Engineering Camp. Fab Lab Camp. Maker Camp – SOLIDWORKS Summer Edition
It’s almost summer. Going to the beach? Are you hosting a Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) camp, robotics camp, Maker camp, Fab Lab camp or engineering camp this summer? All campers and their mentors have access to our FREE download
... ContinuedDallastown Area HS Students Achieve SOLIDWORKS Certification and Job Ready Skills
Jay Rexroth, Engineering Graphics teacher, Dallastown, PA Area High School shared the success of his students passing the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA). New CSWA’s, Abigail Barnhart, Ben Miller, Gerald MacDonald, Nicholas Liegey, Nick Loucks, Daniel Bitner, Bryce Richard, Christopher Brignall, Joseph Starceski (not in
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Sponsorship for FIRST Robotics Teams
After talking with FRC teams at the FRC World Championship, District and Regional events, the SOLIDWORKS EDU team opens our FIRST Robotics 2015-2016 sponsorship today. Why? Many FIRST Robotics teams have summer camps, summer activities and summer learning sessions.
... ContinuedLend a Hand to Make a Hand Project
Fab Labs, all over the world, design and make great things! The Lend a Hand to Make a Hand project is using the tools of the Fab Lab, the creativity of its members, and the support from a community to
... ContinuedThe Importance of 3D Design and Digital Prototyping in Brescia Italy
In the beautiful, northern valley of Vobrano, Italy, the school, Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Giacomo Perlasca, finds itself surrounded by innovative SOLIDWORKS commercial customers and the Brescia Fab Lab. The area is filled with examples in engineering and art
... ContinuedIt’s Great to be a Teacher at ITEEA
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) had its 77th annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week. I’ve been to ITEEA for a numbers of years, but this year something was different. Yes, Milwaukee is a great city.
... ContinuedTechnology Showcase Event for New England Teachers
SOLIDWORKS, MARKFORG3D & Technical Education Solutions, LLC cordially invite you to preview 3D Design and 3D Printing at its best. This event if for educators throughout New England. The World’s Best 3D Design Solution and the World’s First Carbon Fiber 3D
... ContinuedLet Girls Go To School. Let Girls Be Engineers. Let Girls Learn.
Today is International Women’s Day, the day set aside to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality around the world. Let Girls Go to School is a simple statement. Globally, ~ 30 million adolescent girls are not
... ContinuedEngineering Girls SolidWorks World 2015
At SOLIDWORKS WORLD yesterday, Bri Pettis stated there were so many “dudes” in the audience. I was fortunate to talk to our SOLIDWORKS Community about the need for us, as a community to support engineering girls. In order to get more women
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World – Innovation in Education
SOLIDWORKS World 2015 is less than 2 weeks away in Phoenix, Arizona. We expect over 6000+ attendees. This is the engineering event not to be missed. If you cannot attend, we will be streaming General Sessions every day. We are fortunate
... ContinuedOhio State Engineering Students Achieve 100% Passing Rate in SolidWorks Certification
Engineering students from The Ohio State University Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing course achieved 100% passing rate on the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam (CSWA). Students with majors in mechanical, aerospace, nuclear, electrical and computer engineering, and integrated systems engineering develop different projects
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sponsors FIRST Robotics Competition Recycle Rush for FRC Teams
January 3, 2015 marks the FIRST Robotics Competition FRC Kickoff for the new game, RECYCLE RUSH. SOLIDWORKS is a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Crown Sponsor. To all teams that apply for sponsorship at www.solidworks.com/FIRST SolidWorks will provide the SOLIDWORKS Robotics Suite. We have created a
... ContinuedThe Last of Us Journey Through 2014
The Last of Us developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for Play Station is one of the most popular video games ever created and features the journey of two characters, Joel and Ellie. My daughter, Stephanie created this pencil
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