This Fall the MiLAB had a unique opportunity to partner with two play production classes in the building of the Mean Girls set. This was such a valuable experience for students as many were new to the process. Students took on so many new tasks such as, creating material and cut lists, building stairs, set walls and platforms. Sam Mosher went above and beyond to include all students and provide new insights in to the innerworkings of play production and the skills required in this industry. These valuable experiences will hopefully open new doors for students as they go forth and continue in their educational career.
Another exciting collaboration came from the English Department, shout our to Ms. Connor and Ms. Buco. Through the elective, The Art of Personal Story Telling, students where charged with developing their own children's book. The students narrated and illustrated the books. Some students used digital tools and some created their own art. The Milab helped round out the project by facilitating printing, laminating, and binding as well as encouragement. We have also partnered with the MECC in order for some students to share their exemplar work with young students and read the books they worked so hard on. This will take place at the end of the month.
Some other important shout outs are to the students that are engaging in the MiLAB as part of the MyFLEX learning blocks. This time offers students he ability to come in and create and explore the technologies the MiLAB has to offer.
MiLAB's interns Melina Freitas and Dan Collins have been knocking it out of the park with both students completing innovative projects this fall. Melina making a huge contribution to the Cranberry Café in the form of a needed shelf and Dan exploring the capabilities of the CNC and completing his first custom guitar. We look forward to continued work and collaborations with students and teachers as the the year moves on. Sachem Pride!
