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CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN STEM EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS

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FUTURE NOW!

STEAM WEEK

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CISE

FAB LAB

INNOVATING EDUCATION THROUGH FABRICATION

The Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is building

Innovating Education Through Fabricationthe future of STEM education. We believe you have what it takes to make a difference and become a STEM leader!
ABOUT CISE

The mission of CISE is to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM to the forefront of K-16 educa-
tion through leadership and service. CISE was created to address several issues at the heart of the STEM crisis: the need
for qualified science and math teachers; the need to inspire K-16 students through engaging STEM experiences; and
the need for more women and minorities graduating with STEM degrees and pursuing careers in the field.
To fulfill its mission, CISE has developed innovative field-tested programs and services to advance STEM education in
public schools and the community. Core programs include, but are not limited to, a fleet of five Mobile Fabrication
Laboratories, professional development programs for teachers in Next Generation Science Standards and Fabrication
Technology, and STEM Laboratory Schools.
CISE programs serve K-16 students and teachers, pre-service STEM teachers, CSUDH faculty, and community members.
We aim to provide participants with tangible STEM applications to investigate and solve real-world challenges; teach
students to develop 21st century skills through Project-Based Learning; promote equity within the Southern California
region; and be a model for sustainable innovation in K-16 STEM education. The Mobile Fabrication Laboratories
provide students, teachers, and families with access to high tech fabrication equipment, such as 3D printers, laser
cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC mills, 3D modeling software, and an electronics lab. Step-by-step training by our technicians
(CSUDH STEM students) will help anyone master the skills needed to create almost anything in our Mobile Fabrication
Laboratories.

WE FABRICATE TO EDUCATE!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT YOUR
SCHOOL WITH A STEAM WEEK!

The CSUDH Fab Lab project is at the forefront of innovative STEM Education.
STEAM Week is designed to inspire and create young engineers, inventors,
artists, and entrepreneurs!

During STEAM week, your students will:

01 Learn how to 3D print and
design using introductory
CAD software.

Engage in NGSS/ CCSS aligned CISE
lessons or units of study that promote
02 and support students' learning of 3D
printing and vinyl cutting.

03 Receive Technical guidance
provided by CSUDH Fab Lab
Technicians (STEM Majors!).

04 Explore STEAM careers
related to the lessons/ units
of study.

SERVICES

STEAM WEEK PARTICIPANTS DESCRIPTION

DURATION Maximum of 60 students per CISE Experts and Fab Lab Technicians guide students
session; 120 total students through a challenge based curriculum that integrates the
Session 1 participating for entire week. use of 3D printers and Vinyl cutters, and highlights
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. STEAM careers/majors.
Session 2
12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

SERVICE CISE will offer students the opportunity to 3D-print and personalized items with
vinyl cutting software while engaging them in a STEAM Challenge. If you have a
special event or school-wide activity that you would like us to support, we can
design lessons that complement your plans.

The STEAM Academy is an Enrichment Program that consists of five lessons that
have been curated to expose students to critical standards and technology skills.
Students will be exposed to innovative technology and software as they work to
create original materials, such as keychains and face masks.

DESCRIPTION All participating students will:

1. Create a 3D-printed personalized items related to the theme of the project.
2. Create a 3D-printed personalized keychain/ID Tag.
3. Create sticker and heat transfer vinyls to enhance their projects.

Schools have the option of having students create personalized t-shirt, draw-
string bag, or tote bag as part of their vinyl cutting experience.

COST Standard cost of a STEAM week is $36 per students per day, minimum of 120
students per day, and minimum 5 days. Changes may result in additional costs.

FOR QUOTES AND REQUEST
http://fablab.csudh.edu/fab-signup/

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES FOR TEACHERS

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Description: Want to adopt Project-Based Learning at your school? Offer your teachers the opportunity to develop,
and customize, a STEAM Week with the guidance of our CISE Experts. Your teachers will design and teach the
STEAM Week lessons. Our team will provide training and support to ensure optimal implementation of all lessons
and the integration of Fabrication Technology. This series will provide your teachers with a model for creating
interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning, units of instruction, which teachers can continue to use in future unit design.
Length of Series: 3 full days (6-8 hours each day, includes training and planning time).
Cost: $2,200 for 9 to 12 teachers (3 subjects/disciplines represented)

Must be combined with a STEAM week that is led by participating teachers.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Jessica Renteria,

Director of Innovative Instruction
at [email protected]

FAB LAB
EQUIPMENT

Each of the CSUDH Mobile Fab Labs contain an array of computer-controlled fabrication and rapid prototyping equip-
ment that will foster an appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for all participants. Early
exposure to this technology will encourage more students in all communities to pursue STEM careers. The major pieces of
equipment in our trailers include the following:

CNC Router Vacuum Former

The 3D carving process is also known as Vacuum forming machines use a vacuum to force
subtractive manufacturing. It uses different sheets of heated plastic to take the shape of a
types of cutters to remove material out of a mold. Thermoplastic sheets can be molded into
block of wood, foam, acrylic, etc. almost any shape around wood, foam, wax,
acrylics, or metals.

Laser Cutter 3D Printer

Laser cutting technology uses a computer-con- 3D printing, also known as additive manufactur-
trolled high-powered laser beam to quickly ing, refers to a process in which a digital model
and precisely cut or engrave flat-sheet is turned into a 3-dimensional object by adding
materials such as cardboard, wood, acrylics, material to a platform layer by layer.
plastics, leather, glass, metal, and fabric.
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Vinyl Cutter

Vinyl cutters are computer-controlled
machines that use a blade to precisely cut
shapes from materials like vinyl, fabric,
leather, paper, or foil.

WHAT WOULD YOU CREATE IF
YOU HAD A CHANCE TO
CREATE ANYTHING?

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR MOBILE FAB LAB?

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.CSI3.ORG
JESSICA RENTERIA, DIRECTOR OF INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION

[email protected]

The CSUDH Fabrication Lab was funded by a generous gift from the Toyota USA Foundation.