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SOLIDWORKS Engages Australian STEM Educators
The following blog is written in conjunction with my colleague, Matthew Hall, SOLIDWORKS Digital User Community Manger and Professor Scott Sleap STEM Enrichment Coordinator, NSW Department of Education. In Australia earlier this month, SOLIDWORKS supported a unique event aimed at
... Continued10 Tips for SOLIDWORKS Educators Going Back to School
As August comes to a close, many educators, students and parents are thinking “back to school.” Are you an educator that just got notified to teach a SOLIDWORKS – based class? Well here are some technical tips to help you
... ContinuedLesson 1: SOLIDWORKS – Optimization Analysis using a Design Study
After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation, David Planchard, retired professor WPI, is exploring Design Study, Optimization Analysis and Generative Design. Through this lesson series, David helps educators and their students understand iterative processes
... Continued10 Tips for SOLIDWORKS Teachers – More than CAD
As August hits the midpoint in the northern hemisphere, educators, students and parents are thinking “back to school.” Are you and educator that just got notified to teach a SOLIDWORKS – based class? Well here are some technical tips to
... ContinuedUnlocking the World of SOLIDWORKS for Young Innovators in Egypt with Mansoura Motorsport and Mansoura SWUG
The future of innovation begins with nurturing young minds, and we are thrilled to share some exciting news from Ahmed Abdelnaser, SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUG) Committee Leader for Africa, the Middle East and North Africa. SOLIDWORKS is embarking on a
... ContinuedVeteran’s Day – SOLIDWORKS Software and Training Programs
For over 12 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans. We also support Veterans in our Start-up program and manufacturing training organizations like Workshop for Warriors. MySolidWorks provides free online
... Continued10 Tips for Educators using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform with SOLIDWORKS Desktop
Educators and students have been teaching and learning SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years. The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition gives students the tools to engineer, simulate, document and visualize their designs. As SOLIDWORKS has changed, so too has education. There are more
... ContinuedI am Teaching a SOLIDWORKS Class – Top 10 SOLIDWORKS Resources for Educators
My friend Scott is teaching a new SOLIDWORKS-based course at a local university. I wanted to share my answers to his questions with you and add some valuable resources for the new instructor or a seasoned educator. What is SOLIDWORKS?
... ContinuedThank You For Your Service Adam Herrera and Veterans Everywhere
This month, we lost our colleague, veteran, firefighter, policeman, and friend, Adam Herrera. Adam was integral member of the SOLIDWORKS community and member of our inside sales team. If a veteran called the “800” number, Adam was there to
... ContinuedPerseverance in SOLIDWORKS Education 2020
As time closes in to end the year, I have met hundreds of educators and students – through video, chat, and email. Educators and students earned a “Perseverance” Award as they continue to learn with SOLIDWORKS on their home computer,
... ContinuedFull STEAM Ahead with Danielle Boyer: A Bright Future
Danielle Boyer is a STEAM advocate and SOLIDWORKS user. Read her story from the beginning in part one and part two. Considering everything she does, it’s hard to believe Danielle Boyer is eighteen; she’s is currently in the middle of
... ContinuedFull STEAM Ahead with Danielle Boyer: STEAM Connections
Danielle Boyer is a STEAM advocate and SOLIDWORKS user. Learn more about her student journey in part one. When we last spoke for her SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering feature, Danielle Boyer told me about her FIRST Robotics Competition team’s special
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS World – Education Breakouts Connect Project Based Learning and User Community
SOLIDWORKS World brings together educators, commercial users, and SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) leaders. One SWUGN leader, Elise Moss, checks all those boxes and more as she presents her SOLIDWORKS World Breakout Session, “Project Based Learning with SOLIDWORKS.” As an
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Community Connects for STEM Learning and Student Success
Our SOLIDWORKS customers need employees educated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills. To prepare for future jobs, our schools need more students to select STEM fields. Through the SolidWorks User Group Network (SWUGN), Richard Doyle, our user group
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur: The Firebiner by Outdoor Element
Michael Mojica and Joe Brown are outdoor enthusiasts, dedicated to their families, and SOLIDWORKS customers. So when they created a new company, Outdoor Element, Mike applied for the SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur program. The result is their innovative product, The Firebiner. The Firebiner
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