girls in STEM

Weeklong Camp Introduces Girls to 3D Printing, Robotics and More

Although progress is being made, there is still a disparity between the number of men and women in STEM fields. So it’s always encouraging to hear about initiatives that are…

Illinois: High School Girls Mentoring Younger Counterparts in STEAM Technology & 3D Printing

STEAM education, both in and out of the school setting, has grabbed the attention of girls of all ages from around the world. It’s a good thing too, because it…

3D Printing Spotlight On: Laura Gilmour, Global Medical Business Development Manager, EOS North America

3D printing and healthcare are coming together in unprecedented ways as advanced manufacturing technologies allow for patient-specific medical treatment to the benefit of patient, medical provider — and of course…

3D Printing Spotlight On: Deirdre MacCormack, CMO, Mcor

We’ve heard a lot from Mcor Technologies over the last several years as the company with its unique paper-based 3D printing system offers an environmentally friendly take on the technology that…

Handsmith: Bionic Hands Made Accessible Thanks to One Man’s Vision — and 3D Printing

“This maker revolution is cool — but what are you making?” Lyman Connor isn’t afraid to ask the questions others may tiptoe around. The GE software engineer went right to the…

Ten-Year-Old Girls Build 3D Printer from Scratch, Winning Science Fair

Building a 3D printer is something that many adults can’t imagine doing – especially without a kit. For 10-year-olds Andi Shievitz and Mallory Moser, however, it was a welcome challenge…

10-Year-Old Roboticist Awarded Paris Innovation Fellowship

The older I get, the more resentful I feel each time I hear a story about some young person making good. I’ve long left behind the age by which Alexander…

MakerGirl: Piquing Rural Girls’ Interest in 3D Printing

While the integration of 3D printing technology has changed the face of ‘shop class’, the sex based disparity in those using the new shop equipment remains the same. As a result there…