Episode 26: 3D printing in education in the post-COVID era

This week is the first of the “Future of Work” miniseries, which focuses on the painful vulnerabilities in the fragility of supply chains, trade relations, and the complexity of the products – all made evident by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this episode, Matt Griffin examines the evolving role of 3D printing in education – and the disruption caused by COVID-19. First, he’ll speak with Chip Bobbert, Senior Technologist and Innovations CoLab Architect at Duke University, and cofounder of Construct3D, about the benefits of making technology like 3D printing available to an institution at the campus level. 

Next up, addressing K-12 education, is Adam Davidson, who teaches engineering design at the high school level in North Carolina. He introduces listeners to his approaches to incorporating 3D printing into students’ curriculum and enrichment activities. 

Then, the team from MakerGirls reveals how it continues aims to inspire young female students to explore STEM careers using 3D design and 3D printing. Finally, Tim Pula from the Spark! Lab at the Smithsonian, returns to the show, with updates for how he and his team have remained engaged with learners and museum visitors as they wait for the museum’s physical reopening. 

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