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Introduction

Fab Academy Instructors Bootcamp is an dynamic and intensive 5-day event designed for Fab Academy Instructors.

During the event, participants will go through all aspects Fab Academy instructions under the supervision of Prof. Neil Gershenfeld, director and founder of the Fab Academy program and Gurus of the Network. They will also have the opportunity to attend the opening of a million dollar equipped Super Fab Lab happening on January 10th, 2022.

Machines and Fab Lab space will be open for participants to experiment with new technologies and processes, while developing their assignments.

During the week, additional networking and social activities will also take place, to reinforce the values of our community.

Topics covered

  • Program deltas and updates
  • Fab Academy Advanced Assignments
  • Rules and Evaluation Process
  • Fab Inventory
  • Documentation
  • Accreditation
  • Talks and discussions

Dates

  • Official program: Monday, January 10th - Friday, January 14th, 2022
  • Recommended arrival date: Sunday, January 9th, 2022
  • Recommended departure date: Sunday, January 16th, 2022

Who is it for

  • Fab Academy Instructors
  • Fab Academy Global evaluators
  • Fab Academy Mentors

Where

The bootcamp will take place at Fab Lab Oulu, in Finland. “From city life to the sound of silence, the Oulu region pampers you with varied northern experiences and adventures that refresh and inspire you to the core. The Oulu region ties together 9 destinations which all provide you with specialties of their own.” Visit Oulu

Registration Fee

350/450 EUR, includes access to venue with coffee breaks, lunch, materials, commuting between downtown and campus and wednesday field trip. Click here to register.
Flights and accommodation not included. Discount code for hotel Scandic will be sent to participants.

What will you get

  • Lectures of Prof. Gershenfeld
  • Participate on discussions of Assessment Guide and evaluation
  • Hands-on sessions with Global Fab Academy Team on advanced assignments.
  • To try 3D-printing metal
  • To try virtual Fab Lab
  • Examples of Fabbed 3D-glasses and 3D-controllers
  • Access to Super Fab Lab professional machines, such as water jet cutter and metal cutting laser, to improve your knowledge and skills
  • Continue Urumbu
  • Talks and tutorials from experts in the network
  • Fab Academy Instructors Bootcamp Certificate of Survival
  • Lots of winter fun and beautiful sceneries

Recordings and streaming

Instructors! Do you want us to record any particular tutorial or assignment during 2022 Instructors Bootcamp? What is that thing that you always wanted to learn but never dared to ask? Request it from Ivan or Francisco! Attendees instructors will select the best ones and record them!

We will setup a blended version of the boot camp, including streaming channel for all of you who cannot attend. Wish us all the best in succeeding and if you have a tip to share, drop us a note here! ivan [dot] sanchez [at] oulu [dot] fi or francisco [at] fabfoundation [dot] org