Mobile Fab Lab
Our Mobile Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory), one of only 50 in the United States, was created to inspire and encourage students in grades 1-8 to pursue careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) fields. The Mobile Fab Lab is large transit van that transports several carts full of equipment such as a laser engraver, 3d printers (below left wit printed items in front), CNC router, vinyl cutters (bottom right), and a variety of robotics equipment. It also has laptop computers and iPads with specialized software programs to control and interact with the equipment.
The Mobile Fab Labs visits schools throughout Bucks County for one-week residencies. The Fab Lab Program Coordinator accompanies the van and works with each school to provide age-appropriate curricula utilizing the equipment in ways supporting 21st century learning. Students love the hands-on, interactive learning opportunity this program provides!
Mobile Fab Lab School Residency Information and Registration
For those who register for a residency, once your registration is confirmed and your week scheduled, the Bucks IU Mobile Fab Lab Team will work collaboratively with you to create a daily schedule, identify lessons that compliment what your students are learning, and work through the logistical preparations for your Residency.
2025-2026 School Residency Registration will open on April 28, 2025!
Watch this video to see how much the students at Seyler Elementary School (Pennridge School District) enjoyed their Mobile Fab Lab residency and details on the program from Dr. Lindsey Sides, Bucks IU Supervisor of STEAM Education.