June MakerLab Event: Awesome Dry Erase Boards

Description

Discover the creative power of Sublimation Science in March’s MakerLab Event: Awesome Dry Erase Boards.

Get hands-on in this high-tech, creative ‘make & take’ lab!

–How it Works–

1. Work in the lab w/the STEAM-TEAM to personalize your chosen laser-cut dry erase board using vector-graphic software.
2. Challenge yourself and learn to fail-forward & SUCCEED!
3. Experience the engineering design process and work within design constraints.
4. Explore the fundamental science behind the sublimation process and laser-cut tech.
5. After your white-board character has been laser-cut, customize your design with vector-graphic software.
6. Print out design on sublimation paper to permanently transfer your design to the whiteboard surface, using a heat press.
7. Grab a dry erase marker see your product fabricated used over & over!

**At checkout, in the Notes, please list participant name(s) + age(s). Thank you!**

MakerLab Event Details

What is it? A 1.5 Hr Guided Sci-Tech MakerLab

• An in-person, ‘Make & Take’ MakerLab Event created to make thinkers & doers for us all!
• The STEAMwhiz Lab is located in Guilderland, NY.

Who is it for? Capital District Friends & Families

• Ages 7+
• Students, Parents/Caregivers, Brothers/Sisters, Friends

Time Commitment? MakerLab Event 1.5 Hrs

• Select your day and time above
• –or– Gather  3-6  friends together to form your own Learning POD and let STEAMwhiz do the rest!

Requirements?

• • Requirements: basic keyboard + mouse skills
    •  Parents/caregivers can work alongside student if computer skills are still developing
  • Brains for thinking, hands for doing, & a positive growth mindset

Instructors? The STEAM Team

STEAM-Team or Dream Team? 😉 This lab is taught by STEAMwhiz’s lead educator Allie Pulecio. She is certified in K-6th education, published STEM education work in a peer-reviewed journal, and has over 15 years of classroom experience and curriculum development. The lab is overseen by STEAMwhiz’s scientist Dr. Javier Pulecio (aka Dr. J) who holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences has worked as a physicist at premier U.S. research institutions, as well as an engineer at fortune 500 companies, and authored over a dozen publications in top-tier journals. Together they are driven by their passion to empower students to develop their analytical and critical thinking, necessary to prepare them for the future.

COVID-19 Safety

At STEAMwhiz we are guided by the best-known science and follow the most conservative, best practices to ensure your children and our educators are safe.

• Sick/Symptomatic Guidelines – any child that shows any symptoms that are related to, been in contact with, or contracted COVID-19 please refer to the latest guidelines from the CDC. If you have any doubt please contact us before bringing your child.
• HVAC system – The STEAMwhiz lab has a dedicated air handler that is constantly filtering air 24hr a day and 7 days a week. The MERV filters being used are rated eleven or better and have been tested in our labs to remove particles down to 0.1 microns (similar to N95 masks).
• HEPA Filtertration System
• Laboratory Decontamination – On top of the air being cleansed 24/7, the STEAMwhiz lab is decontaminated after every session. All hard surfaces are wiped down using a bleach solution and the lab is exposed to UVC radiation nightly.
• Masks – As of 3/1/22, mask are optional for all lab participants, instructors, and parents. This is subject to change according to CDC guidelines.
• Social distancing – There will be a maximum of 6 children per session in the lab and social distancing protocols will be followed.