Laing Middle School of Science and Technology

FabLab Overview

The mission of Laing’s Whole-School STEM Initiative is to help our students and teachers use tools of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to make learning more interesting and engaging, and therefore more effective. We know that STEM tools can be used to enhance every subject in our curriculum, including English, social studies, and fine arts. Giving our students opportunities to use these tools to solve real-world problems also helps them discover new interests and talents that might lead to careers in various STEM professions.

Located in Room 263, Laing’s FabLab is a small-scale workshop equipped with tools to make almost anything. These tools include

            Ultimaker 3D Printers

            Universal Laser Systems Laser Cutter and Engraver

            ShopBot Computer Controlled Milling Machine

            Roland

            Silhouette

            Shaper Origin

            Arduino and Raspberry Pi Microcontrollers

            zSpace Virtual Reality System

as well as a variety of electronic components for making things that speak, move, light up, sense, and communicate. For more information, please see these links:

FabLab Tools & Resources

FabLab Safety

Design Brief