Eight Freestate ChalleNGe Academy Cadets who participated in the first 3D printing class sponsored by The YouthQuest Foundation were honored at an awards ceremony on June 11.
The students in this STEM project for at-risk youth spent 30 hours learning to design and fabricate objects using Moment of Inspiration modeling software and CUBE 3D printers.
The program at Maryland’s Aberdeen Proving Ground developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, along with providing practical, hands-on experience that will give these teens an advantage if they choose to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of additive manufacturing.