You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Menu
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Nichols from Atlanta GA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Nichols is requesting

Teaching Computer Aided Design

My students need 2 computers and 2 monitors so they can learn CAD and use it to design robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition.

  • $2,525 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I mentor an amazing team of students in the FIRST Robotics Competition. My students need your help to expand their 21st century STEM skills to include computer aided drafting and 3D modeling. Next year, I want them to design and build a robot that can compete with the best from around the world.

My students are members of a robotics team in a high school in Georgia.

Our school is urban and very diverse with a rich mix of students from across the cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic spectrum. Our team is very proud of the fact that close to 50% of our team are girls. As a FIRST Robotics team, we don't just build robots. We are passionate about inspiring other students to pursue STEM aspirations. We exhibit at elementary and middle schools. We host tournaments at our school. We train and mentor younger students from across the city. This group of students is a quirky, passionate team that embraces all students. We work hard, strive for excellence, and have a lot of fun!

My Project

I have requested two computers and two monitors. These computers will primarily be used by my students for computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling. Using these tools, students can design mechanical parts and assemblies, as well as virtually test their prototypes. My students will tackle difficult problems and design innovative, creative solutions. Computer aided design allows them to try out a solution virtually without using consumable resources. In the 21st century, parts are designed on a computer using 3D modeling and then fabricated using computer aided machining techniques like 3D printers and CNC milling. Everything from everyday household items to sophisticated robotics components are designed and made in this way. Being able to work with these tools in high school gives my students a major advantage in college and beyond. Adequate computer hardware is a basic need for students who what to learn computer aided design and machining.

These computers and monitors will make it possible for more students to learn computer aided design and for more students to be engaged in the design process for our team's FIRST robot.

Students will collaborate to solve a difficult problem and learn what is possible through hard work and persistence. Our team has a track record of success sending students to college and inspiring students to pursue STEM related careers. Help us continue to grow our team and develop the skills of our students!

Mr. Nichols
Grades 9-12

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Nichols is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASUS M11AD US013O Core i7 4790S 12 GB 2 TB • CDW-G $817.66 2 $1,635.32
ViewSonic VA2465Smh LED monitor 24 • CDW-G $158.39 2 $316.78

Materials cost

$1,952.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $134.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,146.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$378.72

Total project goal

$2,524.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,524.79

17 Donors

-$1,857.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,593.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$263.57

match offer

-$650.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$552.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Nichols and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Atlanta","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[2924181],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"GA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":1559100,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/teaching-computer-aided-design/1559100/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":50,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Nichols","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"2924181":{"owner":"Mr. Nichols","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[1559100],"proposalHash":"-573636296","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-1_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20582720,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MjUzOTcyMw==","MjkzMjY4Mg==","MjkzNjAwMg==","MjkzNzIzOA==","MjA0NTYxMg==","MjkzMzI4Mg==","MjkzNTYxMw==","MjkzMjcyOA==","MjkzMzg3OA==","MjkzNTYyNg==","MjY5OTc1MQ==","MjkzNTYzNA==","MjkzMjk1Mw==","MjY3MjgxNQ==","Mjg4OTE2Ng==","MTk5MTc0Nw==","MjkzNTM4Nw==","MjA4OTE1NA=="],"teacherId":2924181,"schoolCounty":"Fulton","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"GA","name":"Georgia"}}
Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

We've earned the highest possible ratings from Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and Guidestar.