Episode #803 - November 15th, 2023
This week on Education Counts Michiana… building trades day for high school students at the University of Notre Dame, women entrepreneur education, environmental education through art in Bremen and 3D printing at Lake Michigan College's Fab Lab.
Original Airdate: November 15, 2023
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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.
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- Shawn O'BrienExecutive DirectorMichiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund
- Tony PolottoSenior Director of Construction and Quality AssuranceUniversity of Notre Dame
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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.
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- Chad DeeDirector, Hanson Technology CenterLake Michigan College
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/community/fab-lab - Lilah CrayStudent/Fab Lab ArtistLake Michigan College
- Katherine LionFab Lab StudentLake Michigan College
- JP LanningFab Lab StudnetLake Michigan College
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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.
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Guests:
- River WatsonEducation CoordinatorMarshall County Recycle Depot
- Marianne PetersExecutive DirectorMarshall County Recycle Depot
- Ryan CalhounYoung Adult LibrarianBremen Public Library
https://www.bremen.lib.in.us/
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