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Students will learn to use digital fabrication and carpentry tools to develop the next big thing for man’s best friend.
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Illinois Tech is committed to advancing technology that makes the world a better place for all. We do this by empowering students from diverse backgrounds—the innovators and leaders of the future—with an extraordinary technical education and guaranteed hands-on experiences that enable them to achieve career success and create change.
In-Person
June 19–30 (Monday-Friday), 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CST
Learning Objectives:
-Understand and implement design-thinking process
-Learning basic CAD and 3D modeling
-Learn and operate the three major rapid-prototyping tools (3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC router)
Example Activities:
-Conduct market research, including surveying pet owners and touring a pet store
-Ideation, including deciding what is missing from the marketplace and then sketching it out on paper
-Develop a prototype, including using tools within the Idea Shop to transform each student’s sketch into a built product that will be tested by live animals
Rising 9th–12th graders; must be able to interact with dogs and cats
Application Requirements
- Online Application From
- Parent/Guardian form
Deadline
Note: Applications are viewed on a rolling basis, and seats in most programs are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
$800; $100 is due at the time of registration
Financial Aid
Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
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