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"We're not a manufacturer,
we're a school. We teach students
how to make things, but when
called upon, we take what we
have, with the knowledge we
have, driven by the technology
available to us, and make
amazing things happen. Out of
great need comes great ideas."
— Dr. Cliff ermer, Dean, Goodwin
University School of Business, Technology
and Advanced Manufacturing
Goodwin Responds
When COVID-19 hit Connecticut, Goodwin University manufacturing
swung into action. At first, the projects were fairly basic, like making
protective masks on a traditional sewing machine. Within a few days,
though, soft mask patterns were being cut in large quantities using Gerber
technology; 3D printers worked overtime to produce hard-style masks and
shields; and a new supply-chain partnership was established with a local
hospital to access higher grade N99 fabric for filtration. While technology
made these projects possible, it was the ingenuity and problem-solving
skills of students and faculty that made it all happen.
We've always known that makers build the future — now we know that
makers save lives. Are you ready to be a maker?
