Developing skills through creativity
Fundamentals of Fabrication (FunFab) combines computer-aided design (CAD), math, orthographic drawing, entrepreneurship, and career development to help students prepare for STEM pathways in industries from aerospace to biomedical.
In this program, student teams create digital models and 3D prints of branded products and compete to sell them in a Shark Tank-style competition.
FunFab prepares students for success in STEM courses of study and careers by providing collaborative, student-centered activities that align with rewarding careers.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
• Grades: 6-12
• Format: Summer, after school, elective, internship, or integrated into standard, AP, or PBAT math class
• Duration: 6-20 weeks
• Capacity: 35 students / cohort
• FunFab instructor facilitates program at your campus
• Customizable syllabus
• 3D printing included
FUNFAB MODULES
FunFab includes five modules, a Shark Tank-like pitch competition, and CUNY Mentorship:
• Module 1: Ideation / Intro to Entrepreneurship
• Module 2: Orthographic Drawing
• Module 3: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / 3D Printing
• Module 4: Pitch Deck
• Module 5: Career Development (Optional)
• CUNY Student Mentorship (Optional)
SpEd
Accommodations available for learning disabled and neurodivergent and advanced learners.
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Module 1: Ideation / Intro to Entrepreneurship
Students learn the basic concepts of ideation and entrepreneurship, including iteration, target audience, profit margin, Cost of Goods Sold, and more.
Module 2: Orthographic Drawing
Students practice spatial reasoning by creating diagrams that include important features and relationships.
Module 3: CAD / 3D Printing
Students learn Autodesk CAD software to create 3D printable projects. Each student takes home a 3D print of their unique design at the end of the program.
Module 4: Pitch Deck / Competition
Students create a professional-style presentation to pitch their design to competition judges. Pitch Deck topics include Problem, Product, Audience, Price, Market, and Team.
Module 5: Career Development
Students are provided a mix of career roadmapping, resume and LinkedIn profile development, and email communication.
CUNY Student Mentorship
Students receive college and career mentorship from a trained CUNY student, with activities including 1) Career Roadmapping, 2) Brand Development (resume, LinkedIn, mock interviews), and 3) Skill Building (from counseling to Python), as well as CUNY application assistance.
3D-printed pen holder with removable lens
FunFab design team with their school-branded board game and name key chains
HERE to HERE branded coaster
FunFab designer with her CAD
FunFab team with their pencil holder CAD
FunFab designer with his DeskDroid desktop organizer, in collaboration with Google UX designer Chung Hay Luk