Engineering principles take flight with help of 3D printer
Elon’s 3D printer is a cool device that has spawned 3D renderings of acorns and Despicable Me minions, but it also can have more practical applications in courses on campus. For one, Dr. Sirena Hargrove-Leak of the dual degree engineering program has used the 3D printer with her Challenges in Engineering course as her first-year …
Read MoreExploring 3D printing during #MakeElon workshop
You may have noticed the large black cart standing in the corner of Belk Library by the Writing Center. On top sits a 3D printer. At Elon’s latest #MakeElon workshop, multimedia developer J.P. Lavoie led the students, faculty and staff who attended through interactive activities to see what exactly a 3D printer is capable of. 3D design …
Read MoreGraphic design: Say goodbye to Paint, say hello to Canva
Have you ever wondered where that inspiring quote on Instagram, that catchy Facebook event banner, or the pretty Pinterest post came from? There’s a chance these designs might have been created using Canva, a graphic design app for iPads. Experimenting with Canva was my first journey into the wide, wide world of graphic design. I wasn’t …
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