What is the 3D Printing and Scanning Design Process?
What is the 3D Printing and Scanning Design Process? By Matter and Form on March 9, 2020 Gone are the days where printing and scanning only involved two-dimensional paper. While 3D scanning is the process of scanning physical objects to create detailed, interactive digital models. 3D printing is the process of making three dimensional solid…
Two Classroom STEAM Projects That Use 3D Scanning
Two Classroom STEAM Projects That Use 3D Scanning By Matter and Form on January 23rd, 2020 The STEAM movement is a new way to incorporate science, technology, engineering, arts and math into an integrated subject that prioritizes hands-on learning, complex problem solving, trial and error and real-world applications of knowledge. STEAM combines these once siloed…
STEAM Education and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
STEAM Education and the Fourth Industrial Revolution By Matter and Form on December 20th, 2019 What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a societal shift that follows in the footsteps of the three other industrial revolutions that have occurred over the last 250 years. Whereas these earlier paradigm-shifts were defined by…
How We Can Solve The STEM Gender Gap One Classroom at a Time
by Matter & Form on August 14, 2019
The STEM gender gap is a real problem, with less than 1 in 5 women graduating from CS programs. But, good news is that small shifts can make a big difference.
5 Ways 3D Scanning and Printing are Changing Arts Education
by Matter & Form on July 24, 2019
3D printers and scanners are enriching teaching tools that have the potential to enhance an arts education like never before.
STEAM Learning Is Responding to Emerging Global Challenges – Here’s How
By Matter & Form on July 3, 2019
Our collective society is currently tasked with finding sustainable solutions to a number of growing global challenges.
STEAM vs STEM Learning and Why the Distinction Matters
By Matter & Form on July 3, 2019
STEM provides essential learning techniques for the future, STEAM learning takes these techniques even further by incorporating another crucial learning pillar.
6 Ways Teachers are Improving STEM Education with 3D Scanning and Printing
by Matter & Form on June 13, 2019
Practical ways to implement STEM learning into your curriculum right now.
STEM Technology: 5 Tools That Will Change the Classroom
by Matter & Form on May 21, 2019
As STEM technology redefines the way subjects like Math and Science are being taught at every grade level, educators must properly prepare their students to thrive in a forward-facing world by integrating STEM technology into the classroom whenever possible.
How to Make Your Own 3D Company Mascot with a Figurine
by Stella on May 25, 2016
Here at Matter and Form HQ we are constantly up to all kinds of scanning and printing in 3D. With tech and other gadgets around the office, we were able to create our very own 3D company mascot.