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You Can 3-D Print

Join Dr. Pingnan Shi as he leads this beginner-friendly introduction to 3D printing workshop, giving a clear, hands-on look at how this fascinating technology actually works. Registration required.

If you’ve heard about 3D printers but never tried one, this session lets you watch a live demonstration, explore real machines up close, and see how a digital model is transformed into precise layers of material. You’ll learn what slicing software does, why settings like temperature and supports matter, and how designers create objects that go from screen to reality. Everything is demystified so the process feels intuitive rather than intimidating. You leave with a solid understanding of 3D printing, knowing exactly what the machines can (and can’t) do, and feeling confident enough to start your own projects later. A limited number of laptops will be available or bring your own.