# 3D Printing Cool in Schools

December 22, 2011

Kids were lining up and taking photos of themselves with their 3D prints at [Centennial High School](http://www.wcs.edu/chs/) in Franklin Tennessee…..

> _Centennial High School senior Maureen Wilson and technology teacher Tim_  
> _Sawyer show off the school’s new 3-D printer with a piece designed by_  
> _Wilson. The $35,000 printer can literally print out in a resin-like_  
> _material all kinds of objects. —Associated Press photo_

For schools that do not have access to or the funds to purchase a 3D printer, the [Shapeways Educational Program](/content/education/index.html) can help students and teachers get access to 3D printing.

If you are an educator interested in being involved [please fill out our very brief survey](http://shpws.me/3ELJ) so that we can better tailor our educational program to your needs.