Micro Center In Towson Announces 3D Printer Contest

From Micro Center: Micro Center (microcenter.com), a leading national computer device and consumer electronics retailer with 25 stores nationwide (including stores in Towson, MD), announced that students age 13 or older can now enter a fun contest designed to encourage ingenious ways for students to use 3D Printing and robotics- the 2018 Micro Center Maker Student Contest. The contest, which runs through September 16th, will continue Micro Center’s support for schools’ STEM-related activities by providing the winning student’s school with a 3D printer and equipping a classroom with two robotics construction kits.

Micro Center is inviting students age 13 and older to tweet or post a response to the question “What would you make with a 3D Printer or control with a @VexRobotics Motorized Robotics Arm Kit?” The student whose tweet or post is judged to be the winner will receive a PowerSpec Ultra 2.0 Dual Extruder 3D Printer (SKU 736710)valued at $899.99 and a Vex Robotics Motorized Arm Kit (SKU 332593) valued at $59.99. In addition, Micro Center will give the winning student’s school a PowerSpec Ultra 2.0 3D Printer and two Vex Robotics First Vex IQ Robotics Construction Kits (SKU 669838) valued at $299.99 each.

“Micro Center offers the largest selection of 3D printers and maker products of any US retailer. In keeping with our history of engaging with the do-it-yourself and maker communities, we’re excited to offer a contest which encourages students to think of creative ways to use a 3D printer and motorized robotics arm kit and also helps their school stretch their STEM budget by giving them a 3D printer and two robotics construction kits,” said Kevin L. Jones, Micro Center Vice President-Merchandising.

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