I teach three different Project Lead the Way Courses: Introduction to Engineering Design, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering Design and Development.
Students enjoy hands-on learning.
They are excited and eager to learn! Each year, our engineering program continues to grow. Next year, we will have over 70 students enrolled in the Introduction to Engineering Design course. We hope to sustain this growth in order to expose more students to the endless possibilities a STEM career offers and to explore trade options as well.
My Project
Our engineering lab is about 5-6 years old. The monitors are starting to show their age. Upgrading our monitors will provide students with a wider viewing experience as they CAD model.
I am MOST excited about establishing loaner laptops for my students.
We run Autodesk Inventor, a 3D CAD modeling software that requires i7 processor/16GB Ram/updated graphics card. Many of my students do not have access to that kind of technology at home. The laptops listed will allow me to create a more equitable environment for my students. Those who can stay after and work in the lab can stay. Students who do not have transportation home nor do they have computer access, can take a laptop, mouse, and computer bag home with them to complete their assignments.
The Solve for Tomorrow Prize package will allow me to set up our Goddard Fab Lab, with Laser Cutter, various power tools, additional 3D printers, and 3D scanner. Lastly, the desperately needed consumable classroom supplies will be greatly appreciated.
Safety Woodworking Push Block and Push Stick Package 5 Piece Set In Safety Orange Color, Ideal for Woodworkers and Use On Table Saws, Router Tables, Jointers and Band Saws
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Oculus GO and Samsung Gear VR Life Case Semi-Hard Compact Travel Storage Carrying Case Cover Bag by InfiniApps: Compatible with ALL generations of Gear VR
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Samsung 32GB 95MB/s (U1) MicroSD EVO Select Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME32GA/AM)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
Swanson FOR15100 2-Inch by 3-Inch Marking Flags with 15-Inch Wire Staffs, Orange 100-Pack
• Amazon Business
$14.38
1
$14.38
Silhouette KIT Tool, White
• Amazon Business
$14.19
1
$14.19
GLUE WHITE 1 GALLON SCHOOL SMART
• School Specialty
$14.19
1
$14.19
BRUSH FOAM ASST SIZES SET OF 40
• School Specialty
3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit - 0.4mm Needles and Tweezers Toolkit - Stainless Steel Nozzle Cleaning Tool Kit - Alternative for 0.4mm Drill Bits for 3D Printer - Set of 11
• Amazon Business
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