Description
Show your love with a Computer-Aided Designed (CAD), 3D Printed heart box. Experiment with cloning shapes, negative space design, and custom text to make this a ‘one-of-a-kind’ expression of LOVE! This ‘make & take’ MakerLab fabricated design will be ready for pick-up 2-days after your event.
–How it Works–
- Work in the lab w/the STEAM-TEAM to design a custom, 3D Printed heart box using computer-aided design software (CAD)
- Experience the engineering design process and work within design constraints
- Explore the fundamental science behind 3D-Printer technology
- Challenge yourself and learn to fail-forward & SUCCEED!
- Export your design and choose your filament color
- Design will be printed at the STEAMwhiz Lab HQ
- Pick-up your 3D Printed Heart Box 2 days after your event
- Fill it with a treat and share the love. Happy LOVE Day!!
**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 Learning POD and let STEAMwhiz do the rest!
Requirements?
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- 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
- Requirements: basic keyboard + mouse skills
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 – Your child we be required to wear a well-fitted mask within the STEAMwhiz lab.
- Social distancing – There will be a maximum of 6 children per session in the lab and social distancing protocols will be followed.
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