Dnipro Educators Mastered 3D Modeling, Printing Technologies, and Additive Manufacturing at the SEI USUCT Summer STEM School
On 19 June 2026, the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies hosted the fourth and final day of the First Municipal Summer STEM School for Educators, organized as part of the programme of the Educational Trajectory Center for Professional Development of Educators, a municipal institution of the Dnipro City Council.
The Summer STEM School brought together teachers from educational institutions across the city of Dnipro for four days of exploring contemporary approaches to STEM education, innovative teaching methodologies, and opportunities for integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the educational process. During the previous sessions, participants developed STEM lessons and project concepts, explored an interdisciplinary STEM course through the lens of space research, and visited laboratories and research centers at the Dnipro University of Technology, where they learned about environmental technologies, robotics, and modern engineering.
The final day was held at the Educational and Scientific Institute “Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology” of USUST and focused on hands-on experience with digital design, graphic design, printing technologies, and additive manufacturing. The event was aimed at enhancing teachers’ STEM competencies, expanding their knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies, and introducing new tools for application in the educational process.
The practical part of the programme was led by Serhii Zybailo, Associate Professor of the Department of Innovative Engineering, who served as the keynote speaker and consultant.
As part of the fourth day’s programme, participants took part in a series of practical workshops.
The workshop “Design and Printing Technologies: Modern Equipment in the Educational Process” was conducted by Vitalii Tomilo, Associate Professor of the Department of Fuel, Polymer, and Printing Materials Technologies. Participants explored modern printing equipment, learned about the preparation of printed products, and observed how technological processes, design solutions, and manufacturing practices are integrated in contemporary production.
The Workshop on 3D Modeling for Educational Applications was conducted by Ihor Yakymenko, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacy, Chemistry and Technologies, and Serhii Zybailo, Associate Professor of the Department of Innovative Engineering. During the session, participants explored the capabilities of modern 3D design software and learned the fundamental principles of solid modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360. The skills acquired during the workshop can be applied in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, as well as in the development and implementation of STEM projects in schools.
Particular interest was generated by the 3D Printing Workshop, conducted by Stanislav Kovalyov, Head of the Department of Power Engineering and Associate Professor of the Department of Materials Science. Participants visited the Materials Science Laboratory, where they explored modern structural and functional materials, their properties, and their fields of application. The educators also observed additive manufacturing equipment in operation and watched the process of producing components using 3D printing technologies, which are now widely applied in mechanical engineering, medicine, architecture, and many other industries.
The practical component of the event enabled participants not only to learn about advanced technologies but also to gain hands-on experience with digital modeling tools, evaluate the potential of additive manufacturing technologies, and gather ideas for integrating STEM approaches into their own teaching practice.
The Summer STEM School concluded with a review of the outcomes of the four-day intensive programme, discussions on the future development of STEM education, an exchange of professional experience, and presentations of the participants’ projects. The educators also developed their own models of teaching aids, which they plan to incorporate into their future educational practice.
The Summer STEM School became another successful example of effective cooperation between educational institutions of the city of Dnipro and the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies. The SEI USUCT continues to play an active role in advancing STEM education, promoting modern technologies, and enhancing teachers’ professional competencies, thereby contributing to the creation of an educational environment focused on innovation, practical skills, and the challenges of the future.
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