CS 361: Programming 3D Objects

CS 361: Programming 3D Objects

Course Description: This course is an introduction to 3D object modeling and 3D printing for Computer Science students. Students will have opportunities to code scripts to render 3D models. The class will focus on learning different 3D modeling software and printing...
3D printers Join the Biology Department

3D printers Join the Biology Department

There is a variety of ways the biology department can use 3D printing machines. With a 3D printer they would be able to print out the things they talk about in class instead of just using pictures from the book to illustrate to students what they are discussing. Also...
Chemistry Models

Chemistry Models

Most people see chemistry as one of the most challenging sciences, generally because of how conceptual and math focussed this discipline is. Most people tend to consider themselves to be visual learners where being able to see– or even better hold–...
Re-envisioning the Calculus Curriculum

Re-envisioning the Calculus Curriculum

Math is easily one of the least liked subjects in school. In fact, most people who are not majoring in Mathematics or some other STEM field will likely never take a mathematics course beyond Calculus 1. Some don’t even make it that far. And to me, as a math...
Future Geology Department Ideas

Future Geology Department Ideas

3D printing has many possible uses for the Department of Geology and Earth Science here at James Madison University. Seeing the Earth Beneath Our Feet: 3D printing can be used to help visualize the earth below our feet and see models in 3 dimensions. A ZPrinter® 650...