Letter to the Editor: Program changes perception of manufacturing careers

(New Haven Register, 7/26/17) The New Haven Register’s July 6 article, “Connecticut technical high school summer manufacturer’s academy teaches real skills,” was an enlightening look at the endless possibilities when introducing manufacturing to students at a young age. It opens their worlds to career prospects they may not have otherwise…

Self-sufficient hydrogen boat embarks on 6-year journey around the world

(Inhabitat, 7/17/17) The world watched in anticipation as the groundbreaking Solar Impulse 2 plane circumnavigated the globe last year. Now, the “Solar Impulse of the Seas” has set sail, aiming to demonstrate in a fresh way that clean energy can power our world. Dubbed Energy Observer, the solar-, wind-, and hydrogen-powered catamaran will sail to 50 countries over the course…

Researchers Are Using 3D Printing and Robots To Design, Plan, and Build A House

Researchers Are Using 3D Printing and Robots To Design, Plan, and Build A House

(Digital Trends, 7/12/17) Eight scientists from Switzerland’s ETH Zurich University have embarked on a bold plan to build the next generation of construction robots, and their proof-of-concept is a first-generation robot that is actively building a 200-square-foot home on the school’s campus. The project is bringing together a suite of cutting-edge technologies including 3D…

Young Manufacturers Learn To Code at CCAT

Young Manufacturers Learn To Code at CCAT

Future manufacturers are getting an early look into a widening field of opportunities by learning how to code at CCAT as a part of Connecticut. Dream It. Do It’s Young Manufacturers Academy. The Young Manufacturers Academy (YMA) is an innovative, customizable program for grade 6-8 students that develops awareness of and interest…