Education

Education

Workforce Development, Education, and Outreach

While CIMP-3D is at the forefront of advanced design, process, and materials research, we also seek to further the use and application of AM technology in industry.
To achieve this, we engage in a range of workforce development, education, and outreach activities at the Center and beyond. In this way, we hope to prepare both the current and future engineering workforces.

Opportunities for Students

Undergraduate
and Graduate Research

Seeking to inspire change and impact tomorrow, research is an essential piece of Penn State’s educational mission. CIMP-3D mirrors this mission and actively recruits a range of both undergraduate and graduate students to participate in its research efforts.

With over 30 student alumni, the Center is always engaging students through summer internships, part-time employment, and thesis research.

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Additive Manufacturing
and Design Program

Penn State offers a one-of-a-kind master’s degree in in additive manufacturing and design.

Through collaboration with CIMP-3D center associates, this program offers students and working engineers a unique opportunity to become technically outstanding experts in additive manufacturing in residence at University Park or online via Penn State World Campus.

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Opportunities for Industry

CIMP-3D Industry Practicum

Each year, CIMP-3D offers a hands-on metal AM practicum specially tailored for new users of this technology.

Through these training activities, CIMP-3D has aided the DoD and leading companies in preparing its AM leaders through intensive Industrial Practicums that have engaged over 250 participants to date.

2023 Industry Practicum Details