Introducing the First Annual fischertechnik Design and Engineering Challenge!

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For this, the first annual fischertechnik Design and Engineering Challenge, our goal is to find the VERY best of the best, those special machines which most effectively and creatively address the task of sorting materials based on color. One winner will be selected from both the middle school and high school level and will be crowned “America’s Best Marble Sorter 2011”.

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Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011 vs. SolidWorks Premium 2010

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A recent Delphi expert analysis spearheaded by Ray Kurland compared out-of-the-box Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011 to SolidWorks Premium 2010 in fifteen functional areas: Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Simulation, Mixed Modeling, Plastic Part Design, Sheet Metal Design, Interoperability, Documentation/Drawings, Visualization, Design Automation, Mechatronics, Mold Design and Tooling, Routed Systems, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and Data Management and Collaboration.

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Autodesk Online Scholastic Studios

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To further support Educators in developing their skills and curriculum, Autodesk has announced a series of webcasts specifically for Educators.

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Teaching Technical Success: Spotlight on Henry Street High School

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Henry Street High School was very successful this year at the Durham Skills Event, with a fifth consecutive Gold Medal in the Automotive Diagnostic Skills competition, a Gold Medal in the Mechanical CAD competition using Autodesk Inventor software, a Silver Medal in Hairdressing, and a Bronze Medal in Cabinet Making.

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Great Tools for Screenwriting!

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Many people think a film is simply cameras, lights, microphones, etc. However, a film first begins with an idea, which is written on a screenplay. Final Draft 8 is a comprehensive screenwriting software for Windows and Mac. Final Draft is the industry standard for screenwriting. Even many major Hollywood productions are written using Final Draft.

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Putting the S in STEM – the National Science Teachers Association

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The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership of 60,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education. The NSTA Learning Center is a personal favorite of … Read More

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STEM and STEAM Education

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Autodesk continues to develop partnerships and programs to support STEM educators and students, fostering the next generation of professionals in engineering and design innovation. STEAM is being discussed in arts education circles everywhere as there is a clear intersection between arts and technology.

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