Louisiana GEAR UP high school students will gain a proven edge with design thinking
skills and hands-on 3D printing while earning a certification for MakerBot 3D Design & Printing taught by Southeastern Louisiana University’s
Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology, Dr. Mehmet (Emre) Bahadir. 

This introductory workshop will provide participants with entry-level engineering
design and 3D printing knowledge and skills that will get them started on the road
to high-pay, high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing and related fields. 3D printing
can be used in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, biology and scientific
modeling, education, legal, architecture and construction and more.

This 20-hour workshop is held over five days to complete the certification. It is
instructor paced with some self-pacing options. The certificate is not an Industry-Based
Certificate, meaning it is not required to work in the industry, but completion will
provide participants with higher level knowledge and skills that could lead to high-pay,
high-demand jobs, should participants chosen to pursue them. Let us know. We are here
to assist with your professional growth.

The workshop dates are five (5) consecutive Saturdays starting September 19 and ending
October 17th:

• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17

 

The workshop meets online for four (4) hours each Saturday from 12:00-4:00. 

You will be provided with the Google Meet link to join the class each Saturday and
a MakerBot login to access the workshop materials.

Eligible Students: 10th & 11th grade Louisiana GEAR UP students (Click here for the list of eligible schools).