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This month we're giving you all the details on a pretty sizable grant available to Appalachian coal communities in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

 

We're also sharing some important updates on recycling Stratasys PolyJet materials, and Alex Baddock has a new fun laser cutter / 3D printer project you can try out in your classroom. He's even included the design files for free download.

 

Lastly, Rich Sykes shares a number of STEM lessons he learned while recently hiking along the C&O Canal with his son.

 

Read on for more...

 

- Ron Baddock

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Grants for Workforce Development in Appalachian Coal Communities

Federal funding is available to help Appalachian coal communities hit hard by layoffs as they work to diversify their economies, create new jobs and retrain workers.

 

The POWER Implementation Grants range from $500K to $1.5M, and several counties in MD, VA and WV are eligible.

 

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TUTORIAL: Teaching Gear Concepts with a Laser Cutter and 3D Printer

Teach gear ratios, how to set the correct center distance between gears, converting decimals to fractions, and more with this fun classroom project from Amtek's Alex Baddock.

 

Follow along in this lesson plan, which includes all the design files you'll need.

 

-- View Tutorial / Download Files

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STEM Lessons from the C&O

(Chesapeake and Ohio) Canal

Simple machines, materials science, construction methods, bridge design and engineering, and more STEM lessons learned along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

 

Hear more about Rich Sykes' experiences while on a recent hike with his son.

 

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Stratasys Recycling Program

Makes Important Change

There are two new changes to the PolyJet recyclables that Stratasys PolyJet users should know.

  1. Some PolyJet cartridges that were previously considered hazardous are now recyclable.
  2. PolyJet waste containers are no longer accepted.


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