There is a new machine in the lab: a Centroform Vacuum Forming Machine. We believe that our main users will be the Shark Tank students, but are looking for other great applications. We had a lot of fun testing it out today!
One of the perks of being a STEAM Council member is that these students have 1st class access to all of the machines in the Innovation Lab. Many of the members came to the lab to make Christmas gifts for friends and family. Cassandra Reiner made this beautiful cut out using cardboard and the laser … More STEAM Council Project
On Saturday, the STEAM team made up of teachers and the Steam Council members met from 2:00-4:00pm for the STEAM Show. The show was made up of two main areas, the Play Ground on Love Patio and the Show in Broyles Art Center.
Today, all of the Leadership Councils took an off-campus trip over to Trinity Church for the annual leadership retreat. After the get-to-know-you games, we ate pizza, and listened to a great speech by Rev. McCormick. Once back at school, the STEAM Council got to work on some important projects. Re-Design of the tool room. Film … More Leadership Retreat
This week the Steam Council focused their efforts on 3D printing! Michael Tye made a wonderful 3D print of the FlatCat, one of Scoot Dimon’s trademarks. Upon retiring at the end of last year, the WildCats are still paying tribute to this amazing teacher! Mr. Dimon is definitely one of those special teachers that made … More FlatCat – A Tribute to Scoot Dimon
New to the Student Leadership landscape is the STEAM Council!! Today during Club Period, the STEAM Council members had their first training session on the bandsaw. Our hope is that all STEAM Council members will be well-versed on the equipment in the Innovation Lab and be available to help students during Office Hours with their … More STEAM Council Is Born
Westminster Middle School Innovation Lab Blog 