Due to the high number of registrations, the competition deadline will be extended from September 15th to October 30th, 2017.
We welcome everyone to seize this opportunity to register enthusiastically and win the best 3D printer and training opportunities.
Competition Purpose
As a leader in the 3D printing technology industry, Ultimaker has organized a competition for all creative and passionate teachers in the Asia-Pacific region.
This competition encourages innovation and practical application, requiring participating teachers to design curricula that incorporate 3D printing technology.
The final results of the competition will be announced in November, and the winners will receive a high-end 3D printer for their schools.
This competition aims to encourage teachers to innovate boldly, design curricula using new technologies, and collectively experience Ultimaker's self-developed educational platform, the "Ultimaker Pioneer Program."
All teachers from Australia, India, New Zealand, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan are eligible to participate in this competition. Two winners from each country or region will have a brand new Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3 printer added to their school, along with 3D printing materials, professional training, and the opportunity to share their ideas with teachers worldwide through the Ultimaker Pioneer Program.
Ultimaker encourages teachers to use 3D printing technology in the classroom and to promote it in various university courses.
Ultimaker CEO Jos Burger stated: "Ultimaker's product design and solutions can effectively help students of all ages solve real-world problems. Through proper guidance, we cultivate future engineers, artists, and designers, supporting their academic pursuits and accompanying their growth. 3D printing technology can effectively complement learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM)."
Entry Requirements
• Works must be suitable for classroom teaching, and a lesson plan must be submitted.
• This competition is open only to teachers from Australia, India, New Zealand, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan.
• Entries must be in English only.
• The submission deadline is October 30, 2017.
How to Participate
Please fill out the information in the form at https://ultimaker.wufoo.eu/forms/ultimaker-education-challenge/ and upload your complete project before October 30, 2017.
Judging Rules
Two winners from each country or region will receive a new 3D printer for their school, along with 8 sets of 3D printing materials, and professional training provided by Ultimaker's local service providers.
They will also be invited to join Ultimaker's Pioneer Program to build a global knowledge-sharing repository, promoting 3D printing in the classroom.
The competition will be judged by a panel of 3D printing experts and dedicated teachers, including Julia Haried, co-founder of Makergirl, Aric Rindfleisch, executive director of the MakerLab at the University of Illinois, and Ruben Brandsma, an educational expert for visually impaired children.
About Ultimaker
Founded in 2011, Ultimaker has grown over the years to become a market leader, offering high-tech, professional, and accessible desktop 3D printers.
Ultimaker has offices in the Netherlands, New York, and Boston, with manufacturing facilities in Europe and the United States. Over 250 employees work tirelessly to produce the highest quality 3D printers, software, and printing materials.
