Design & Innovation Studio
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Tori Peterson
Students and educators at Washington Community Schools will have access to robots, 3D printers, coding, and engineering and science modules. The studios provide a variety of opportunities for students and educators to discover new ways to explore design thinking, problem-solving, technology, and creative skill sets.
Partnership Brings Cutting-Edge Design & Innovation Studio to Washington Community Schools
WASHINGTON, Ind. – Students and educators at Washington Community Schools will have access to robots, 3D printers, coding, and engineering and science modules. The studios provide a variety of opportunities for students and educators to discover new ways to explore design thinking, problem-solving, technology, and creative skill sets. Developing and offering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities and curriculum for users to cultivate the next generation of high-tech thinkers.
Through a partnership between Vincennes University, Purdue Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC), Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and STEM Education Works, the newly created Design and Innovation Studio will provide a variety of opportunities to discover new ways to explore design-thinking, problem-solving, technology, and creative skill sets.
"We are very excited to partner with Purdue IN-MaC, Vincennes University, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and STEM Education Works,” said Kevin Frank, Superintendent of Washington Community Schools. “Because of its location at Washington Junior High School, the Design and Innovation Studio has the potential to serve Washington Community Schools students in grades 5-12. The Design and Innovation Studio aligns to our district goals of providing students with real world learning through project-based learning. Students will grow the skills they need to be successful in a wide range of college and career possibilities."
“Our team at Purdue IN-MaC is excited to partner with Washington Community Schools to build awareness and increase access and equity in STEM educational pathways,” said Sascha Harrell, director of education and workforce for IN-MaC. “This collaboration is designed for students and teachers to gain skills required to succeed in the innovation-focused twenty-first century, learn more about industry careers, challenge their understanding of the industry, and leverage their interests to inspire participation and prepare youth for future jobs.”
To learn more about IN-MaC’s Design and Innovation Studio, contact Sascha Harrell at smharrel@purdue.edu.