Proposal - HeatSync Demos and More

[Arnob Kabir]

I would like to propose a plan for school outreach. I intend on doing this myself, but volunteers are welcome. I would like feedback on whether this is a viable idea or not.

HeatSync Demos

What is a HeatSync Demo?

A HeatSync demo is a demo of certain tools that we have here at the lab performed in a school classroom. Examples of tools that I believe are suitable for a demo include:

• 3D printer

• Embroidery machine

• Microscope

• Vinyl cutter

• Robots

The ideal set of tools would include tools that demonstrate the variety of activities available at HeatSync, are safe for a minor to operate with adult supervision, and are easily transportable.

Why do a HeatSync Demo?

The purpose of a HeatSync demo is not only to introduce students to new STEM tools, but also to introduce students (and the school) to HeatSync Labs. It’s our first step in potential future partnerships with these schools and the greater community beyond. 

What do I need to do a HeatSync Demo?

• Access to a HeatSync Labs email. I think schools will pay more attention to a custom domain email address than just a random gmail one like mine

• Permission from the champions to borrow certain machines for the day

Field Trips to HeatSync Labs

Self explanatory. Once we do a demo for a class, we can gauge interest on whether they would want to have a field trip here. The difference between a field trip and a typical tour is that during a field trip I would demonstrate how to operate different machines and have some sort of activity for students to do. We could charge for these field trips. I’m not interested in making money off of this, so all funds would go to the lab.

HeatSync miniLabs

This is my eventual goal. I want to establish makerspaces at these schools modelled after HeatSync. A passing idea I have is we could charge schools directly for membership with the lab and technical support for their makerspaces.

So, yay or nay?

[Eric Ose]

You know I'm all about outreach and educational efforts. Also Arnob your positivity would definitely be a good thing to spread around.

Eric Ose

Robot Ambassador

Sometimes cool things just happen, but usually you have to plan them.

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[Jay McGavren]

Hey, Arnob,

I think you were envisioning K-12 classes, but I wanted to suggest doing something at Mesa Community College, especially on the Dobson and Southern campus. It's close-ish to the lab, and I bet there are potentially highly interested students there who haven't gotten exposure to this tech by other means. (I'm sure there's facilities like ours on campus but I don't know that everyone knows about them and has access.)

My wife works for MCC and could probably help find some contacts you could talk to.

I'll ping you on Slack, let me know if you're interested. And sorry I'm so late seeing this!

-Jay