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Fox Valley Technical CollegeFab Lab Profile
FOURTH INTERNATIONALFAB LAB FORUM & SYMPOSIUM
AUGUST 2007
FOURTH INTERNATIONALFAB LAB FORUM & SYMPOSIUM
AUGUST 2007
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Profile: Fox Valley Technical College
Leading institution in the Wisconsin Technical CollegeSystem (WTCS) for both Advanced Technical Educationand Industry Outreach
Recognized nationally as a model entrepreneurial college
Key FVTC Facts : Delivers 79 programs to over 50,000 students each year; extensive labs Early adaptor & leader in technology-based alternative delivery (10,000 students
served annually) International Institute offers 13 Languages and cultural training Extensive industry partnerships (e.g. Kuka Robotics, Xerox, Kodak, Rockwell)
Global Host for : World-wide Instructional Development System (WIDS) (Curriculum Management) Wisconsin Online Resource Center (www.wisconline.org) (Digital library of
interactive multimedia learning objects available for worldwide use at no cost)
Long-term success in contracted education, training and technical assistance to business and industry :
More than 1,700 employers and 21,000 employees served each year 28% outside immediate district in Wisconsin or out of state Customers range from large multi-national corporations to small-and medium-
sized businesses to governmental agencies and schools 2004-05 contract revenue generation $6.4 million or over 20% of total state revenue
in WTCS
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Partner: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Unique, highly respected university within the UW System
Designated as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University
Key UW-Stout Facts : 8,000 students in 27 undergraduate and 16 graduate degree programs More than 300 laboratories and extensive industry partnerships
Specializations- Applied Technology Engineering Management
Strong hands-on, minds-on philosophy in all academic programs. Emphasizes real-world field experience for students, faculty and performanceof applied research that directly impacts regional economy
Stout Technology Transfer Institute (STTI) has 11 centers: Established to promote technology transfer between UW-Stout and
industry Part of UW-Stout's College of Technology, Engineering, and Management > 4,000 technical assistance activities at over 1,000 companies > $160 million in client reported impacts
WISCONSIN
UW-STOUT
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FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FAB LAB PROFILE
Located in Appleton, Wisconsin (NE)
Key Drivers Experiential learning infused into 28 courses
in 4 Program areas (IT, AET, MD, EET) at FVTC
STEM (Science / Technology / Engineering /Math) Recruitment in Middle & High Schools
Proof-of-Concept Prototyping for entrepreneurs
Stimulating innovation and invention in region
Collaboration with other technical colleges, universities, and international institutions
Become active participant in a global innovation network
NORTHDAKOTA
SOUTHDAKOTA
NEBRASKAIOWA
MINNESOTA
WISCONSIN
ILLINOIS
INDIANA OHIO
MISSOURIKANSAS
OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS
MICHIGAN
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FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FAB LAB PROFILE
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FVTC Confidential
Welding-Fabrication Lab
Automated Manufacturing Systems (AMS) Lab
Electronics Lab
Applied Engineering Technology (AET) Area
Machine Tool Lab
PilotFab Lab
External Fab Labs(UW-Stout, MIT, WTCS, Global
Partners, etc.)
FVTC Fab Lab Network
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LEARNING PILOTS- SUMMER ‘07
FREE FOR EVERYONE: Monthly “Explore the FAB LAB” sessions starting in Fall ‘07
PROGRAM STUDENTS enrolled at FVTC in over twenty Applied Engineering, Mechanical Design, and Electrical-Electronics-based program courses will start using the Fab Lab for hands-on learning activities in Fall ‘07.
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS: We are developing a one-credit, independent study course in Basic and Advanced Personal Fabrication for standard course and material fees for $150-200 for Fall ‘07. Coordinated via BlackBoard.com
ENTREPRENEURS, INVENTORS, AND EXTERNAL CLIENTS work through the Venture Center to determine whether a packaged or custom solution is right for them. Our initial offerings will include:
Proof-of-Concept Entrepreneur (“Do-It-Yourself”) Package Proof-of-Concept Services Package Custom
Initial Fab Lab Pilots & Offerings