IEI Tours the ASCC
The Intensive English Institute (IEI) recently toured the Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC). Led by Joseph, a Ph.D. student in the Mechanical Engineering program, they got an insider look at some of the facility’s current research projects. The ASCC is a world-renowned research hub focused on creating innovative materials and structures. They’ve been a major force in education and economic growth since 1996, developing new technologies and supporting students in their state-of-the-art facility.
The tour ended at the modern-style, fully furnished 3D BioHome on site. Designed to address ongoing concerns regarding labor, supply, and housing costs, the house was printed on the World’s Largest Polymer 3D Printer. A relative of an ASCC employee provided the furnishings giving the house a move-in ready look. The students enjoyed their time and learned a lot.
To learn more about the ASCC, visit their website at https://composites.umaine.edu/