Dec 1

Dec 1 A Classroom Presentation in a Middle School Engineering Class

Engineer, Makerspace, Manufacturing Engineer, Soft Skills, STEM, Technical Education

I gave a classroom presentation in two engineering classes within the technical education department at a local middle school. The students were engaged in the mechanical clock presentation and asked me great questions.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Where Students Gain Real Skills, Real Habits, and Real Opportunities

Camryn Burback

Machining, Machinist, Manufacturing, Precision Machining, Soft Skills, STEM, Technical Education

Across the country, educators are searching for meaningful ways to prepare students for life after high school. At Cardinal Manufacturing in Strum, Wisconsin, that preparation is at the core of their mission. The program’s primary goal is to equip students with the technical skills, confidence, and strong work habits that employers look for, such as professionalism, communication and responsibility.

Jul 29

Jul 29 How I Developed A STEM Presentation for Schools

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

STEM

Recently I made a unique tool for showing science, technology, engineering, math, and manufacturing to students. It is a mechanical clock that has over two dozen 3D printed parts in it. In the presentation, students are truly engaged in learning more about the clock.

Jan 22

Jan 22 Cardinal Manufacturing: Leading in Technical Education

Erin Luke

Machining, Machinist, Manufacturing, Soft Skills, STEM, Technical Education

Nestled in Eleva-Strum High School, Cardinal Manufacturing is revolutionizing technical education through its student-run business model. As a beacon of excellence, Cardinal Manufacturing in Strum, Wisconsin empowers students to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing while running a real business. This innovative approach not only equips students with invaluable skills but also positions the program as a leader in the technical education world.

Oct 6

Oct 6 3D Printed Mechanical Clock Video

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

Additive Manufacturing, STEM

This mechanical clock in the video was made with over two dozen 3d printed parts. It has brass bushings and steel shafts. It was inspired by a mechanical watch design, but the parts are laid out in-line and scaled up six times larger than a mechanical watch.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Egg Drop Challenge – A Simple Solution

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

Makerspace, STEM, Egg Drop Challenge

The egg drop challenge is a great STEM activity. There are many ways to build a device that may win in an egg drop challenge. We will cover a very basic way to possibly win. This solution was tested at a 15-foot drop without failure. There are three items needed for this experiment, a large plastic container with a lid, a roll of toilet paper, and a large egg.