At TechOrchard, we advocate for companies of all sizes leveraging technology in ways that can help create efficiencies, increase communication and achieve business goals. Generally, our mission is to do so by augmenting the use of mobile devices. However, we know that there are countless ways businesses are utilizing technology to compete in various industries. In the education sector, it’s important firms connect with students at an early age to foster growth and enhancements in the classroom that lead to bigger successes down the road.

Most would agree that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education plays a key role in U.S. competitiveness and future economic prosperity. Below is a link to an informational photo slideshow from TechRepublic that shares 10 examples of the use of 3D printing in extending STEM education in the classroom.

Photos: 10 creative 3D printing initiatives in classrooms around the world

By Lyndsey Gilpin | February 17, 2015 | TechRepublic

For more information on the STEM movement, use the additional links below.

http://www.livescience.com/43296-what-is-stem-education.html
http://www.stemedcoalition.org