Help me give my students a new 3D printer to help them to bring their CAD designs to life.
$790 goal
This project expired on June 17, 2025.
This project expired on June 17, 2025.
My Project
We are seeking a grant to receive a 3D printer to enhance our middle school’s STEM programs. Integrating a 3D printer into our curriculum will provide students with hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and real-world application of classroom concepts. Additionally, the 3D printer will be used to prepare for our robotics competitions.
This 3D printer will enhance STEM education.
By incorporating 3D printing technology into our curriculum, we aim to make abstract concepts in math and science more tangible and engaging for students.
This printer will promote innovation and creativity. Students will have the opportunity to design and create their own projects, from prototypes to functional models, encouraging innovation and creative thinking.
Exposure to cutting-edge technology will help prepare students for future careers with skills that are increasingly valuable in the modern workforce, including technical proficiency and project management.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
280 students impacted
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