Bucks Co. Intermediate Unit To Open Learning Center In Warminster

WARMINSTER, PA — The Bucks County Intermediate Unit has announced that they opened an interactive learning center in Warminster on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

The Fabrication Laboratory Center, or Fab Lab Center, is a new learning center that focuses on STEAM-based, interactive learning experience. The center will offer "programs, events, and activities designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and artistic expression through collaboration, communication, and critical thinking," according to a statement from the Bucks IU.

CNC routers, 3D printers, a laser engraver, vinyl cutters, and silhouette fabricators are just a few of the tools that residents will be able to use as they learn more about hands-on skills they can use in their careers and everyday lives. Interactive courses on robotics will also be offered at the center. The implementation of courses based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) will be available for all Bucks County residents looking to learn new skills as the new year approaches.

“We are very excited to be bringing STEAM programs and activities to the broader Bucks
County community with the Bucks IU’s Fab Lab Center,” stated Dr. Mark Hoffman, Bucks IU
Executive Director. “This amazing learning center represents the Bucks IU’s ongoing
commitment to providing innovative educational opportunities for children and adults. I
welcome the entire Bucks County community to join us at a future Fab Lab Center event!”

The Fab Lab Center will also offer clubs for children to learn new skills they can take into hobbies and future careers. Engineering and Design, Coding and Robotics, Advanced Coding with Arduino, Community Service through Hydroponics, and Making Through Digital Fabrication will be some of the clubs and courses children can join and enjoy the learn process in.

“We are thrilled to open the Bucks IU’s Fab Lab Center after seeing the interest and excitement grow so rapidly for our Mobile Fab Lab and STEAM activities," said Dr. Lindsey Sides, Bucks IU Supervisor of STEAM Education. "We look forward to expanding our Bucks IU STEAM programs and events while also making them available to more people.”

The new center is located at 1 Ivybrook Blvd., Suite 150 in Warminster. Residents interested in learning more about the center can find additional information on their website.

(Courtesy of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit)

(Courtesy of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit)