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Taken From TechnicallyPhilly By Rob Torres   The towering Dreadnoughtus schrani, discovered in Argentina by Drexel University’s Dr. Ken Lacovara (who now works for Rowan University) and detailed in a 2014 publication in Scientific Reports, is one of the largest dinosaurs ever found. In spite of its massive proportions, this Titanosaur is making a comeback in Drexel’s Laboratory for Biological Systems Analysis with the help of 3D printers, servomotors and the cooperation of two bright students:Kristyn Voegele, from the doctorate program, and David McDevitt, an engineering undergrad. Drexel undergrad David McDevitt. (Photo by Rob Torres) Set on a quest to study the...

Taken from CNNMoney            by Parija Kavilanz Jason Martin is an elementary school teacher who's passionate about STEM. He wants curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math in every school in America. But many public schools simply can't afford it. "There's an opportunity gap in public education," said Martin. "Schools in low-income neighborhoods just don't have the resources to add a shop class or a maker lab." So Martin decided to take those classes to the students. His STE(A)M Truck travels to schools in the Atlanta area (the "A" is for art), bringing 3D printers,...

From Fox News Radio By Benito Baeza BOISE, Idaho (Press Release) — Fifteen schools throughout the Gem State are expanding their capabilities to include 3D printing, design and fabrication with help from the Idaho STEM Action Center. Teachers from each school recently learned how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printers at a workshop the STEM Action Center held in Boise in partnership with the Discovery Center of Idaho and the Digital Harbor Foundation.   The professional development opportunity is part of FabSLAM, a team-based digital fabrication competition launched by the Digital Harbor Foundation where youth in Idaho, Baltimore and...