3D CAD a plus for STEM education

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3D CAD a plus for STEM education
education

• Marie Planchard, Director of World Education
  Markets
• DS SolidWorks Corp., ACTE Charlotte

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Engineering Outcomes are STEM principles

• Students are knowledgeable in the applications of
  science, mathematics and engineering principles
  for solving technical problems.
• UNC-Charlotte

UNNC Formula SAE Team
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UNNC First Year - Engineering
Co requisite for Intro to Engineering I is
Calculus I Math 15 credits, Science 15
credits and Engineering for 75
credits Humanities 21 credits
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STEM Principles are not just in Engineering

• All college degree programs require a math,
  science and technology component
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Automotive Technology
• Horticulture
• Liberal Arts
• What if you dont go to college?
• STEM Skills Jobs

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Educators use 3D CAD tools in all subjects

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Technical Education
• Art

http//blogs.solidworks.com/teacher
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3D CAD software Making STEM Relevant

• 3D CAD software and curriculum is a communication
  and learning tool for all students that makes
  STEM subjects relevant
• SolidWorks curriculum reinforcing STEM principles
  by using industry examples
• Knowing 3D CAD software prepares students for
  STEM careers from middle school/high school to
  technical vocational, community college, college,
  and university.

Robot arm designed by Alliance Space Systems
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Teacher Guides, Outcomes, Assessment and
Competencies

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Educators use 3D CAD tools in all subjects

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Technical Education
• Art

http//blogs.solidworks.com/teacher
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Design, Analyze and Build a Bridge

• Bridge Design Project
• Science Principles
• Mechanical advantage
• Mass/force relationship
• Technology Principles
• Materials
• Problem solving
• Historical perspectives
• Engineering Principles
• Stress analysis
• Deflection
• Load principles
• Principles in Algebra/Geometry
• Ratios Strength/Weight
• Trigonometry
• Optional Build and Test
• TSA Contest Preparation

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Design, Analyze and Test a Race Car

• CO2 Car Project/F1inSchools
• 10-hour project
• Design car body
• Physical properties of materials
• Calculate drag in Wind Tunnel
• Modify design to improve performance
• Re-analyze and compare results
• Create drawings and rendering
• Optional build and race prototypes with wooden
  blocks
• TSA and F1inSchools ready
• Global awareness

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Project Based Learning Applied Physics

• Trebuchet Project
• Science Principles
• Mechanical advantage
• Mass/force relationship
• Tangential velocity
• Technology Principles
• Materials
• Problem solving
• Historical perspectives
• Engineering Principles
• Stress analysis
• Deflection
• Load principles
• Principles in Algebra/Geometry
• Ratios
• Circumference
• Tangents
• Optional machine project
• Optional assemble project

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Project Based Learning SolidWorks Engineering
Design Industry Example

• 5-Hour Introduction to design
• Part modeling
• Assembly modeling
• Drawings
• Simple Physics analysis
• Based on actual SolidWorks customer project
• Seabotix LBV 150 underwater robot

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Project Based Learning Physics-based Industry
Example

• 5-Hour Advanced Design
• Static Pressure test simulating 1,000 m depth in
  ocean
• Thermal Validate dissipation of heat from lamp
  to ocean temperature
• Drop-test (impact) study on camera housing
• Optimization minimize weight while maintaining
  performance
• Motion Analysis

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Job Ready Skills Certification Program

• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
• Provide baseline engineering competencies for
  industry acceptance.
• Align general engineering principles and
  practices with certification.
• Bring valuable, measurable rewards to design
  professionals, their managers and the
  organizations that employ them.
• Seek to connect CSWA students around the world
  with employers seeking job-ready candidates.
• Over 500 certified users per month for 2008

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Job Ready Skills CSWA Exam

• 3D CAD modeling technology
• Parts and Assemblies
• 2D Sketching Geometry Principles
• Drawing Basics
• Engineering Principles
• Mass Properties
• Materials
• Design Iterations
• Design Process
• Design Intent
• Analysis
• Recognition of industry practices and standards

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Online Certificate Validation tools

• Since each certificate has a unique ID, third
  parties can enter that ID into our validation
  website to see if the person really did pass the
  exam, not just forge the certificate.

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3D CAD A plus for STEM education

• Engineering Students
• All Students

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