Education Counts Michiana - November 15th, 2023

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  Shawn O'Brien, Tony Polotto More Information

  Building Trades Day

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  Hundreds of students learned about construction trades programs at the Building Trades Day event held at the University of Notre Dame. The students took part in hands-on activities, toured large-scale construction sites, and gained awareness about different career pathways.

  For additional information visit:

  • National Need For New Skilled Trades Workers
  • Current Trends In Construction Trades
  • Construction Trades - Educator Resources
  • South Bend Regional Chamber - BLDG Trades

  Guests:

  1. Shawn O'BrienExecutive DirectorMichiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund
     
  2. Tony PolottoSenior Director of Construction and Quality AssuranceUniversity of Notre Dame
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund

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  Chad Dee, Lilah Cray, Katherine Lion, JP Lanning More Information

  3D Printing - Fab Lab

  

  City: Benton Harbor, MI

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  The Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College is an open-access digital fabrication studio and collaborative workshop. Maker spaces like the Fab Lab offer students and the community opportunities to learn, create and innovate. A recent class learned how to make a 3d printer.

  Guests:

  1. Chad DeeDirector, Hanson Technology CenterLake Michigan College
     https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/community/fab-lab
  2. Lilah CrayStudent/Fab Lab ArtistLake Michigan College
     
  3. Katherine LionFab Lab StudentLake Michigan College
     
  4. JP LanningFab Lab StudnetLake Michigan College
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Makerspaces Lead to School and Community Successes
  • EdSurge, Futurizing the Stacks: How Makerspaces Can Modernize College Libraries
  • Makerspace Masters: How Faculty Are Spurring Innovation on Campus
  • What Is a Makerspace?
  • Social Impact of 3D Printing
  • When Libraries and Makers Meet: Increasing Community Engagement through Maker Activities
  • Reshaping Learning Spaces for Makers, Hackers, and Coworkers

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  River Watson, Marianne Peters, Ryan Calhoun More Information

  Trash Sculptures: Environmental Education

  

  City: Bremen, IN

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  Making artwork from recycled materials is a great way to spark creativity and learn about recycling and the environment. The Marshall County Recycle Depot led a Trash Sculpture event at the Bremen Public Library for local middle and high school students. Participants crafted sculptures and gained knowledge that will empower them to make better choices for the environment.

  For additional information visit:

  • Recycling Oyster Shells Into New Coastline
  • Seven Tips To Recycle Better
  • Upcycling, Downcycling, and Recycling
  • Recycling Isn't Always Recycled
  • Challenges of Recycling Plastics

  Guests:

  1. River WatsonEducation CoordinatorMarshall County Recycle Depot
     
  2. Marianne PetersExecutive DirectorMarshall County Recycle Depot
     
  3. Ryan CalhounYoung Adult LibrarianBremen Public Library
     https://www.bremen.lib.in.us/
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Marshall County Recycle Depot - Education Programs For Children
  • Marshall County Recycle Depot - Adult Education

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