Engineering
design made simple through 3-D engineering software
Building designs
through engineering applications can be fun when you can actually
see the design taking shape on your computer screen. In
fact, many companies use engineering software to create the design
of their products so they can see the end result.
Teachers who want to encourage students
with strong math, science and technology skills to look at the engineering
field, will be
glad to know that 3-D software programs are being tailored to
high school and college students. Through a collaboration with
CBIA, PTC (Partnership for Innovative Learning) and the Connecticut
State Department of Technology Education, more than 100 teachers
throughout the state received free, two-day training on PTC’s
Pro/DESKTOP 3D design software program.
PTC, a leading supplier of software used by such companies as
Raytheon and NASA, provided the training and the free software.
Participants in these training sessions received 300 sets of Pro/DESKTOP
3D design software and access to PTC’s Web site for project-based
materials and curriculum.
To further goals of CBIA’s National Science Foundation
ATE grant, additional trainings are planned in 2004. High school
and community college technology teachers statewide (in addition
to the current ATE leaders) are encouraged and welcomed to attend
these trainings. Watch for further updates!
PTC also offers fee-based training year-round. For more information,
go to http://www.ptc.com/for/education/schools/training.htm
|
