Evolve your lab from a simple 3D printing makerspace to the next level with CNC Routers and Mills using Fusions CAM capabilities! This will be a quick dive into how to turn your 3D models into real objects using subtractive manufacturing, using actual materials and equipment.
This session will focus on how to prepare your students for the Certified Onshape Associate exam, a recognized industry certification for Engineering programs.
In this presentation, we will discuss how our school has utilized our 3D printers and laser engravers to put money back into our program. We will show how we are started to create a school-based enterprise utilizing our equipment and getting students involved in creating these products to sell. We will also discuss how our Engineering classes have collaborated with our elementary schools to introduce engineering principles at a young age and get students excited about our program.
A series of quick and simple Projects that are really a fun way to teach Engineering Principles . A big dose of thoughts and ways to better teach some hard parts of our instruction . New material added each year .Free electronic copy to all attendees .
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry rapidly evolves, Kentuckys automotive instructors are on the frontlines preparing a future-ready workforce. Yet for many under-resourced high schools, area technology centers, and community colleges, launching EV instruction feels financially out of reach. This session introduces a low-cost, high-impact EV curriculum model funded by the National Science Foundations Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program. Designed with input from high school educators, regional employers, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and technical faculty, this initiative will equip instructors with the tools, knowledge, and support to bring EV fundamentals into existing automotive pathwayswithout requiring new degrees or expensive equipment.Participants will learn how the project is building a sustainable train-the-trainer network across Kentucky, creating accessible professional development, and adapting content for different teaching environments and equipment. Whether youre a CTE teacher in a rural high school or a community college faculty member exploring industry-aligned EV modules, this session offers practical strategies and partnership opportunities. Attendees will also hear about free professional development opportunities and learn how they can join the statewide effort to modernize automotive instruction for the electric future.Attendees will leave with:A glimpse into Jeffersons EV Technician certificate and how it connects to broader curriculum developmentPractical insights and a preview of Jeffersons approach to adapting EV principles for secondary and post-secondary settings with limited budgetsInformation on upcoming professional development opportunities and how to get involved as a partner and receive free, on-site assistanceStrategies to prepare their own programs for EV-related curriculum integration, aligned with regional workforce needsThe opportunity to complete a short survey to inform the design and delivery of the projects train-the-trainer program
