Inspiring girls to code with 3D-printed bracelets

katylava shared a link said Thu, Jun 26th 2014 at 10:44am ET

I'm already a programmer, and not a kid, but I really want to make some 3D-printed bracelets.

http://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/2592-Inspiring.html?etId=16606374

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fait said Thu, Jun 26th 2014 at 3:23pm ET:

Wow. Just watched the video. The bracelet - well, it doesn't blow my skirt up, but I guess it's okay. My daughter would probably love it. But as for the concept of using this project as a springboard to get middle- to high-school girls interested in computer science studies or STEM careers, then it's no damned wonder that they have no interest.

My four-year-old could do this. This isn't coding. It's just more pandering wrapped in a pink & purple GUI. Now, gear this project at pre-K and early elementary-aged girls, and you may have a start to something.

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- well that's a bummer. i didn't watch the video.
  
  katylava said Thu, Jun 26th 2014 at 3:28pm ET
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spacezorro said Fri, Jun 27th 2014 at 8:47pm ET:

So the only way to get girls interested in programming is by making bracelets? :(

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- Clearly, otherwise this endeavor would be pointless
  
  katylava said Fri, Jun 27th 2014 at 9:16pm ET
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Thumperchick said Fri, Jun 27th 2014 at 9:40pm ET:

Not the only way, but this may attract some kids who would otherwise not realize how cool engineering/coding can be. It never hurts to bring more options to more kids.

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medz said Wed, Jul 2nd 2014 at 1:40pm ET:

Apparently dudes love making bracelets too. So much that they wait in agony next to the 3D printer until it's done.

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- JonT said Wed, Jul 2nd 2014 at 2:35pm ET
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