3D Printer Pilot Project
- CSF Grants
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 23, 2024
$2456.51
This InstaGrant funds the purchase an assortment of inexpensive 3D printers that students will utilize and evaluate with the intent of expanding the middle school 3D printing program based on the findings. Students will evaluate the effectiveness and productivity of each printer and will present their research to inform later purchases.
Chris Stasi & Jenny Gieras, Seven Bridges Middle School
Introducing 3D printing into schools is one of the smartest moves for education today. It teaches problem-solving, design thinking, and hands-on creativity in a way that textbooks never could. Students not only learn how things are made, but they also get to experiment with their own designs. With platforms like https://www.gambody.com/premium/flying-dutchman teachers and students alike can explore imaginative models that connect learning with fun, from superheroes to legendary artifacts. By making 3D printing engaging, schools help prepare a new generation that’s fluent in both technology and creativity. It’s a foundation that can spark careers in engineering, design, or digital art.