At least monthly starting in the fall, first-year students from Cox’s Engineering a STEM Exhibit class will travel to elementary schools, middle schools or events populated with communities underrepresented in the sciences and guide children in grades four through seven through making their own LED lights from design to final build.
The trailer will contain a laser cutter and other common MakerSpace tools as well as art supplies. Physics Shop Supervisor Paul Fratiello will help outfit the mobile MakerSpace with a pop-out awning and storage for tables and chairs to help young makers create in comfort.
According to Duke Energy, creating powerful communities means powering the lives of its customers, and the vitality of the communities it serves, with more than $3.1 million in charitable grants each year through community-impact initiatives focused on K–12 education, nature, the…
