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Somerset Community College Uses Generative Design as Distinguishing Factor in Curriculum

It all started with Heather Beebe’s skull—her 3D printed skull, that is. Beebe was a pre-med student collaborating with Eric Wooldridge, professor and head of the additive manufacturing program at Somerset Community College (SCC)in Kentucky. Together, they worked to3D print an actual MRI scan of Beebe’s skull, with the goal…

Academic Leaders 5 min read
New “Year 13” Program Brings Technical Training, College Credits and Job Pathways to Boston Public High School Graduates

In an effort to help bridge the opportunity gap, Boston-based Digital Ready is launching “Year 13,” a new program for Boston public high school graduates. In partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology, and with support from the Barr Foundation and City Councilor Michael Flaherty, this initiative will provide a no-cost, accelerated pathway…

Academic Leaders 1 min read

How Academia and Industry Converge to Support Future Careers

Behind the scenes at Autodesk University 2021 with Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Design. Ready or not, the future is barreling forward and technological advancements are transforming the skillsets students will need to progress their careers. Educators play an important role in teaching both the fundamental building…

Industry Collaboration 1 min read
Transcending Tradition at the Bechtel Innovation Design Center

With the goal of streamlining designs and processes within the Bechtel ecosystem, Swabey trusts students to run new CNC programs at full speed due to a mistake-proof method referred to as the digital twin method. The process begins by requiring students to import models from other software into Autodesk® Fusion 360® for manufacturing. It is only populated with the models of equipment and tools available in the center and contains tried-and-true manufacturing parameters, effectively creating a digital twin of the essential parts of the machining process.

Academic Leaders 5 min read

Five Benefits of Aligning with an Autodesk Learning Partner

Learning Partners are pre-qualified to support students and educators, preparing them for an evolving future through learning content, training, and curricula specifically developed toward industry trends in the design and manufacturing landscape. If you’re still feeling hesitant, here are five reasons an educator or school would benefit from aligning with an Autodesk Learning Partner.

Career Readiness 3 min read

The Autodesk Certification Program Helps Today’s Workforce Prepare for the Age of Automation

The World Economic Forum estimates 1 billion people will need to be reskilled by 2030. This global skills gap represents a looming crisis across all industries we serve. To address this challenge, Autodesk is developing lifelong learning solutions to help workers keep pace by learning new skills and earning professional credentials…

Career Readiness 1 min read

Cycling and Academia Team Up to Explore Thousands of Design Solutions for Swingarm

University of Bristol engineering student combines his love of mountain biking with a curiosity about generative design to offer A.I.-powered solutions to a cycling company in the UK. The story begins with a fortuitous meeting in a garden shed over a cup of tea. Engineering student Ben Boxer contacted Joe McEwan—an accomplished engineer who was in the process of…

Industry Collaboration 4 min read

Students Play Their Way into Learning with Contest-in-a-Box

It’s that time of year where leaves turn and the motivation to finish out the semester inevitably goes into early hibernation for the winter. Adding the complexities of online or hybrid learning, students are facing real barriers to remaining engaged with their schoolwork as the semester winds down. This makes…

Career Readiness 2 min read
Keeping Pace with Job Trends in Construction and Manufacturing

Research shows how job trends will impact the skills required for students to enter tomorrow’s workforce.

Career Readiness 1 min read

A Time For Gratitude

November is National Gratitude Month in the US, which is a perfect reminder to embrace gratefulness and all it can bring. Often, this can be seen as a directive to be grateful for something, like family, health, or good luck. However, gratitude can also be an active practice, independent of…

Career Readiness 1 min read