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OCTC participates in statewide rapid 3D printing drill
OCTC participates in statewide rapid 3D printing drill By Katie Tercek | February 8, 2021 at 8:53 PM CST - Updated February 8 at 8:53 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Community and Technical College is one of five Kentucky colleges that participated in a statewide rapid 3D printing drill.
The event saw them manufacture critical supplies in the event of future emergencies.
It’s known as the Rapid Response Additive Manufacturing Initiative. It focuses on making personal protective equipment with 3D printers; specifically, headbands for face shields.
We’re told the initiative came about last spring when there was a lack of PPE during the pandemic.
Owensboro higher education institutions address pandemic
Owensboro higher education institutions address pandemic By Katie Tercek | February 3, 2021 at 8:52 PM CST - Updated February 3 at 8:52 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Higher education institutions say nothing has been easy during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are faring well.
These institutions continue to find out what does and doesn’t work for them.
Kentucky Wesleyan College says 30% of faculty felt uncomfortable teaching in-person, so they are instructing online. The college has had open conversations with students to find out what best suits them during this pandemic.
Owensboro Community and Technical College says that since many of their classes are hands-on instruction, college staff have been able to let students continue this learning style by safely spacing them out.