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Mar 1, 2024
3D Scanning & Biomimicry
0th graders in Mr. Rodman’s class were blending nature with technology by 3-D scanning natural forms and textures for biomimicry projects.

Feb 9, 2024
Students Craft Digital Family Crests on T-Shirts
Using Chrome Canvas and direct-to-garment printing, Mrs. Lamitie's class, supported by Mr. Rodman, created heritage-inspired t-shirts.

Nov 14, 2023
Music Meets Tech: Students Create 3D Printed Pan Flutes
Mrs. Hyseni's music class and Mr. Rodman's CAD students united to design and 3D print pan flutes, blending creativity with technology.

Oct 11, 2023
#CADClash: Sophomores Challenge Senior CAD Experts
Sophomores compete against senior CAD experts, disassembling and recreating products in AutoCAD, innovating and reshaping design's future.

Sep 28, 2023
Ninth-Graders Innovate with Personal AutoCAD Designs
Mr. Rodman's ninth-grade class excels in a design challenge using AutoCAD, creating pieces that reflect their identities through innovation.

May 25, 2023
Engineering Class Tests Solar Ovens, Debates S'mores
Mr. Rodman's class crafted and tested solar oven prototypes, sparking a delicious debate on the ideal s'mores layering.

May 5, 2023
Engineering Students' Chairs Face Ultimate Test
Mrs. Garcia tested engineering students' chair prototypes at Chester Academy, with anticipation building for the next round of evaluations.

Apr 27, 2023
Students Compete in Chair Prototype Challenge
Chester Academy's juniors and seniors, guided by Mr. Rodman, compete to design innovative chair prototypes from foam core and cardboard.

Nov 8, 2022
Students Unite in Creative Makerspace Project
Mr. Rodman's Juniors & seniors joined Mrs. Rende's 2nd graders for a makerspace project: creating & applying vinyl cutouts with tech tools.

Sep 8, 2022
9th Graders Pratice 2D AutoCAD Designs
Mr. Rodman’s Design & Drawing for Production 9th grade students were working on 2-dimensional geometry design exercises using AutoCAD.

Jun 7, 2022
Student Honors Staff with Garden
Chester Academy thanks Nicholas DiCurcio for building a rock garden, honoring faculty and staff's COVID-19 efforts, designed with Mr. Rodman

Dec 7, 2021
Classes Collaborate on 3D Printed Cookie Cutters
Mr. Rodman's CAD and Mrs. Besson's Advanced Foods classes joined forces to create 3D printed cookie cutters, enhancing learning for all.

Nov 10, 2021

May 10, 2019
Students Showcase Disaster Relief Program at Chester Academy
Mr. Rodman's class at Chester Academy presented their disaster relief response through engineering graphics, laser cutting, & foam modeling.

Mar 9, 2019
8th Graders Engineer Wind Turbine Blades
8th Graders are applying the engineering design process to create efficient blade designs for wind turbines.

Feb 21, 2019
Students Create 3D Topography Maps with USGS Data
Mr. Rodman's sophomores at CA utilized USGS data to develop 3D topography maps using Autodesk Fusion.

Feb 9, 2019
Athletes and Scholars Craft Laser Masterpieces
At CA Mr. Rodman's Independent Study students have teamed up with members of our Variety/JV Basketball & Wresting to create these laser engr

Feb 5, 2019
Eighth Graders Design Wind-Turbine Blades with AutoCAD
Mr. Rodman's Technology class at Chester Academy began utilizing AutoCAD software to engineer various wind-turbine blade designs.

Jan 23, 2019
Students Tackle Human Rights with Tech and Teamwork at Chester Academy
Using AutoCAD and model-making, Mr. Rodman's class at Chester Academy created memorials to explore and present on historical genocides.
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