Middle School, High School, and College Students can prepare for the 2022 Design Challenge through the following sessions:

1. Using Design Thinking

Join us for this FREE session on Zoom to learn the 5 steps of design thinking to provide a process for moving an idea to a functional solution. We will cover examples of design thinking best practices, virtual team exercises in brainstorming, and provide a reference guide.

Thursday, Feb 24 -or- Thursday, Mar 31 | 6pm-8pm

2. Learning the Tools

Come to the NOVA Fab Lab in Manassas to learn more about the Spring 2022 Design Challenge. In this FREE in-person session, watch fabrication tools in action, and receive a tour of the fully-equipped Makerspace! Participants will learn engage in a hands-on sample challenge. Additionally, live equipment demonstrations will show how a laser cutter, 3D printer, plastic thermoforming machine, and CNC router work! 

Thursday, Mar 3 -or- Thursday, Mar 24 | 6pm-8pm

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