Digital fabrication
STEM-on-the-Go Experience
Mobile Digital Fabrication/Machining Van
In partnership with RTI and the Defense STEM Education Consortium, TIES operates the STEM-on-the-GO Mobile Digital Fabrication/Machining Van. The van is available for schools to provide hands on STEM experiences for students. During the van’s visit to a school, the students will be engaged in solving real-world STEM challenges using the Engineering Design Process while learning how to use design software and the digital fabrication and machining equipment in the van. Pre-designed STEM experiences are grade-level appropriate, customized for students in grades K-12, and facilited by the STEM-on-the-Go Mobile Fabrication Lab Manager who is a Marine Corps veteran with a B.A. in Middle School Education from the University of North Carolina.
Costs associated with bringing these programs to a school district or to an informal learning environment will depend on the length of the engagement, choice of project/activities and travel expenses incurred. For more information, please contact Toby Bothel, TIES Director of Engineering, Design and Digital Fabrication at tobybothel@tiesteach.org or by phone at 301-448-2803.
Request a Visit from the STEM-On-The-Go Van
If you’re interested in bringing the STEM-On-The-Go Van to your community:
Step 1: Please check the STEM-On-The-Go Van Schedule to see available dates.
Step 2: Complete our Interest Form to share your contact information and let us know the day(s) or week(s) you’d like to reserve the Van.
Your request helps us plan and coordinate visits so that more communities can experience hands-on, engaging STEM opportunities. After reviewing your request, we will reach out to provide costs and schedule a virtual informational meeting to discuss options for activities as well as answer any questions you might have.