Gyeongnam National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation Selected as an Excellent Maker Space Institution

3D Creative Workshop Center Recognized for Contributions Since 2015 Including Providing 3D Printer Education

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Son Tae-seok] The Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Gyeongnam National University was recently selected as an 'Excellent Maker Space Institution' at the '2019 Grand Open Maker Day' hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and organized by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development.

According to Gyeongnam National University on the 17th, the 3D Creative Workshop Center, affiliated with the university's Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, was recognized for faithfully fulfilling its role as a specialized institution in developing hands-on educational tools within the region by continuously providing 3D printer-related education to elementary, middle, high school, university students, and the general public since 2015, and was selected as an excellent institution.

The 3D Creative Workshop Center utilizes 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, woodworking and design programs, and Arduino education to lead the development of various educational tools such as ▲math experience ▲hands-on educational tools for museums ▲anatomy tools for the nursing department ▲early childhood educational tools for the early childhood education department.

Kang Jae-gwan, Vice President of Industry-Academic Cooperation at Gyeongnam National University, said, “Building on the selection as an excellent maker space institution, we will do our best to support maker creation and prototype production through creative education and provide a space that many people can share and utilize.”

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