From manufacturing to fashion to reconstructive medicine, 3-D printing is changing the way America does business. ASEE’s Prism magazine has reported on this breakthrough technology in a series of articles. Check out these examples.

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Tags: 3D printing, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, body parts, fashion, industry, makers movement, making, medicine, Technology

Teams of middle school students use the engineering design process to design, build, and test a pair of wearable platform or high-heeled shoes, taking into consideration the stress and strain on the wearer’s foot. They activity concludes with a “walk-off” to test the shoe designs and discuss the design process.

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Tags: Class Activities, Engineering Design, fashion, footwear, Grades 6-8, Lesson Plan, making, Materials Engineering, shoe design, sneaker, STEAM

What do fashion designers, rock stars, and restaurant owners have in common? They all apply algebra in their work! Get the Math promotes algebraic thinking and problem-solving skills through video challenges that illuminate such real-world math.

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Tags: algebra, applied mathematics, fashion, Get the Math, Internet Resources, Mathematics, music, Resources for Teachers, STEM education, Web Resources

From Lady Gaga’s glowing, LED-encrusted gown to lightweight body armor and high-tech sports apparel, engineered fabrics are turning up well beyond the fashion world. ASEE’s Prism magazine highlights some innovative examples.

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Tags: athletics, biometric shirt, Bones, concept cast, CuteCircuit, Cybersecurity, dye, equestrian, fabric, fashion, Hidez, high-performance apparel, LED, Materials Engineering, MIAmobi, nanosilver, Nanotechnology, Nike, Olympics, Pedro Nakazato Andrade, racehorse, Sports, textile manufacturing, textiles, Under Armour