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CCW completes Mobile STEM Classroom for the state of Utah
The customization of the bus included new flooring, countertops, a technology-themed interior design, an animated robot exterior decal design, TVs, 3-D printers, and a station for laptops.
September 7, 2017
The design and deployment of a mobile STEM classroom will transform the way students experience hands-on, exciting activities statewide. STEM’s goal is to develop programs that will showcase Utah companies and their technology.
CCW
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Complete Coach Works (CCW) announced the debut of Utah’s Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) mobile classroom.
CCW was awarded a contract to convert a 40-foot high-floor bus (donated by The STEM Action Center of Utah) into a state-of-the art traveling classroom. The customization of the bus included new flooring, countertops, a technology-themed interior design, an animated robot exterior decal design, TVs, 3-D printers, and a station for laptops.
The STEM Mobile Classroom is equipped with special tools that facilitate professional learning activities. The design and deployment of a mobile STEM classroom will transform the way students experience hands-on, exciting activities statewide. STEM’s goal is to develop programs that will showcase Utah companies and their technology.
“It has been fascinating to work on such a unique project,” said CCW’s Special Projects Director Brad Carson. “Bringing STEM’s mobile classroom concept to life incorporates education and technology in a new and exciting way, and we are glad CCW was there every step of the way.”
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