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Mr. Raser from San Ramon, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Glowforge for STEAM and Robotics

Help me give my students a Glowforge Pro 3D printer and Laser Cutter.

  • $9,135 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are a diverse mix of 9th-12th graders who are eager, energetic, and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead of them. They each have their own unique personalities and dreams, but they all share a common goal of wanting to prepare themselves academically and personally for education after high school. My job is to not only help them succeed in high school​ but to help prepare and set them up for success in college and life after high school as well.

My Project

The Glowforge is a phenomenal laser cutter that can cut and engrave a variety of materials. A laser cutter and engraver is a high precision machine that uses carbon dioxide gas to cut through low density materials like wood, acrylic, and some plastics. The power and speed can also be lowered to engrave images onto the surface of those materials. The applications of these lasers are endless, and with a growing market for MakerSpaces, this laser is sure to peak the interest and engagement of my students.

This is also a great way for students to show off the Art in STEAM as they design, cut, and engrave various art projects!

Students can design their art projects on computers or on the material and have them laser engraved! Additionally, robotics students can use the laser cutter for cutting parts out for robotic arms and vehicles.

Mr. Raser
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glowforge Pro • Stem Education Works $5,995.00 1 $5,995.00
Glowforge Air Filter • Stem Education Works $995.00 1 $995.00

Materials cost

$6,990.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $639.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$104.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,764.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,370.19

Total project goal

$9,134.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $9,134.62

1 Donor

-$5,190.12

Donations toward project cost

-$5,190.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$3,028.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,574.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$454.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$915.90

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 $0.00

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