For Our Students. For Our Future.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invests in public school districts to help establish or expand fabrication laboratories, or Fab Labs. WEDC collaborated with UW-Stout to develop the WiFAB Cooperative, an online community of PK-12 educators, innovators and makers.
At its heart, WiFAB is about connecting people and building a network of Fab Labs. WiFAB supports educators focused on integrating Fab Lab projects in the delivery of curricula via the Engineering Design Process. We champion best practices, address common challenges, and facilitate inter-lab communication. We aim to advance your efforts to amplify your students' intellectual and technical skills they'll need for the jobs of the 21st century.
How can WiFAB help you?
What more can you bring to the classroom? WiFAB will challenge you to rethink your approach to teaching.
WiFAB summer training for Fab Lab teachers.
Learn more and register for upcoming programs.
If you have any questions, see something you want to learn more about, or want to be a part of the WiFAB Cooperative team, email wifabcooperative@gmail.com. We'll connect back with you.
Apply for a WiFAB Grant
Grant opportunities are waiting for you!
Public school districts around the state are invited to apply for grants to help establish or expand their Fab Labs.
Find projects for your Fab Lab.
Explore Fab Lab projects shared by educators across the state. Fab Lab projects fit a wide range of ages, skills and interests.
Submit a project to share.
One of the best parts of the WiFAB Cooperative is that we can share projects with each other.
