NASA boards the 3-D manufacturing train (R&D Mag) – As a member of the government’s America Makes team NASA has begun a number of research projects centered on the use of additive manufacturing and its potential uses in space exploration.
Manufacturing Job Growth Prompts K-12 Training Effort (Education Week) – High schools across the country have begun to offer more career technical education programs centered around modern manufacturing technologies to meet growing demand for skilled workers.
Interior Secretary Jewell and Mayor Emanuel Visit Michele Clark High School to Highlight Successful STEM Education Model (Park Forest News) – The Secretary of Interior Jewell met with Chicago’s Mayor Emanuel at a Chicago school that offers a unique STEM curriculum to discuss the future of STEM education in the U.S.
School districts helping young readers (The Columbus Dispatch) – In an effort to prepare students for the new reading standards that take effect next year districts state wide have been using programs to aid in teaching reading to young students.
Quebec research consortium launches additive mfg. project (Aerospace Mfg. And Design) – A Canadian consortium has formed a partnership with businesses and research institutes to research the potential uses of additive manufacturing in the aerospace industry.
