Through a generous donation by Chris Scanlon and Apollo Products, Inc., the school has added a 3-D printer to…
Generous Donation Brings Learning to Life
Through a generous donation by Chris Scanlon and Apollo Products, Inc., the school has added a 3-D printer to its science lab for this year’s learning.
“Having a 3-D printer in the classroom allows students to venture into the unknown with confidence. We are thrilled to receive the printer and we can’t wait to see what our students can produce with their imaginations,” said Amber Yeager, junior high science teacher.
The junior high students have already begun experimenting with the printer with the help of Mrs. Yeager.
“My goal is to expose our students to technology that is currently being used in manufacturing and other industries to better prepare our students for the jobs of the future. It will be used for class projects, the Science Fair, and prototypes for Invention Convention,” says Yeager.
Many in the education field claim that 3-D printers offer a revelation in STEM education for all students. Three-D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Students can create an entirely original object with a modeling program, download a modifiable template or scan something from the real world with a camera. Three-D scanner apps can even be downloaded to a smartphone for use.
St. Mary students already have a rich tradition of science and technology learning in their school and have been recognized by the state as a Thomas Edison STEM Award winner. This donation will allow the school to continue a long tradition of STEM learning throughout the years to come.
