3M Collaborates with Partnership for Innovation in Education
3M recently announced it teamed up with Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE), a non-profit group that encourages case-based learning to give students a better understanding of how science relates to everyday tasks and future job opportunities. 3M Milford plant engineers captured the attention of more than 600 sixth graders by creating a technical dilemma to determine what type of material should be used for a bandage, wrap or brace. Students had to test different variables such as the absorption rate and moisture dispersion of the sample fabrics.
“The students were able to see how this case-based study approach related to real life and related to careers too, such as product development, engineering, and technological careers,” said Heather Wahlert, sixth grade math and science teacher at Seipelt Elementary School. “Working with 3M Milford engineers enlightened students to so many career paths they never thought about before.”