Nareh Agazarayan ‘20 admires an armadillo that was printed using one of the new 3D printers.
Technology Focus Program Receives a Major Upgrade
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or many years, the bottom floor of the “A” building was referred to as “the dungeon” and for good reason as it was dark and dreary and felt isolated from the rest of campus. Over the years, that connotation disappeared as the Learning Commons was constructed there a few years ago. Now, the Technology Focus Program has found its new home in what used to be old chemistry and physics classrooms.
A student no longer has to move between two classrooms to build a robot in one and learn to program in another. Second, the surface hubs allow for students and teachers to present with ease, maximizing classroom time. Third, all of the machines allow students to explore their interests, and gives them the opportunity to go beyond what is taught in the classroom.” “One of the coolest things we’ve worked on is the 3D printers,” said Zachery Harji ‘21. “Designing in three dimensional software has been very interesting and goes hand in hand with Geometry.”
During the past summer months, construction began on the new “makerspace” where Technology Focus Program students would be able to have all of their equipment in one place, while at the same time allowing for the space to create larger projects.
The four new 3D printers, which are used frequently for engineering projects such as robot parts, 3D modeling, and product building are among other new high-tech tools. There is also a CNC machine which is used for cutting wood and designing products, and a laser cutter which is used for engraving and cutting small
“The new space has impacted and improved our program in a number of ways,” reflected Technology Focus Program Assistant Juan Lopez. “First, it streamlined how students utilize tools.
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