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Follow on Google News | BetaBox coming to Saint Mary's School for STEAM Week Feb. 24-26, 2015By: Saint Mary's School, BetaBox BetaBox, is a custom prototyping lab built inside of a shipping container. Betabox is a “maker space,” the term for a collection of resources and technology in an appealing space designed to inspire students to exercise creativity and innovation in problem solving. Every BetaBox lab comes with rapid prototyping equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, 3D scanners and speed of thought materials. But it’s not just about having the latest rapid prototyping equipment; it’s about creating a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. Student work in the Betabox will be facilitated by both Saint Mary’s School faculty and BetaBox staff, who have been collaborating for months to design the learning experiences students will experience during STEAM Week 2015. “At Saint Mary’s School, we know that hands-on opportunities to use cutting-edge technology are good for girls,” says Sarah Hanawald, dean of teaching and learning at Saint Mary’s School. “In addition, experiences with developing their own designs and building prototypes for problem solving help girls develop real-world skills that will benefit them in college and life.” About Saint Mary’s School Saint Mary's School in Raleigh is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls in grades 9-12. www.sms.edu About Betabox/Betaversity Located in Raleigh, Betaversity is an education technology company that creates and supports collaborative prototyping spaces for post-secondary schools. Betaversity uses the latest rapid prototyping technology and design thinking methodologies to help students learn by doing. https://betaversity.com/ Contact Mary Virginia Swain at 919-424-4034 or mvswain@sms.edu to coordinate media coverage. -30- End
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