Laser Cutting with 2D Design
Using free or open-source design tools, students create custom laser-cut acrylic panels, learning design software, file types, and laser fabrication. Their projects are showcased with LED-lit display bases.
Train-the-Trainer 3D Printing
MAMC’s T3DP initiative provides hands-on 3D printing training for educators, equipping them to integrate additive manufacturing into diverse subjects beyond STEM. This fosters a more holistic educational experience and expands instructional methods.
Drone Technology Outreach
MAMC engages West Virginia students in drone technology through hands-on experiences, statewide competitions, and distribution of drone kits, broadening access and interest in UAV applications.
Raspberry Pi Microprocessor Projects
Using Raspberry Pi kits, students explore game development, app creation, coding, and IoT projects with accessible, low-cost hardware and open-source tools, enhancing digital literacy and computational thinking.
Soldering and Circuitry Basics
Students learn soldering skills by assembling a flashing LED pin, gaining foundational knowledge in electronics, circuit design, and fabrication best practices.
Robotics and Female STEM Participation
By supporting VEX robotics programs, MAMC promotes STEM engagement—particularly for K-12 girls—through boot camps, competitions, and global events, highlighting local STEM career paths.
Arduino and Microcontroller Programming
Through DuinoKits, students code in Python and C++ to control sensors and devices, learning the real-world applications of microcontrollers in automation and manufacturing.
3D Printing Pen Exercise and Prototyping Challenges
Students use 3D printing pens to understand basic fabrication and spatial reasoning by designing their own keychains. They apply their skills in problem-solving challenges, enhancing creativity and engineering thinking.