Posts by Stephanie Scaccianoce
2021 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Expands to Two Locations
Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. With the support of NFPA Pascal Society donors, the 2020/21 school year’s NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program will…
Read MoreMFG Day 2020: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA…
Read MoreIFPS Announces 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductees
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced that five new industry leaders have been inducted to the 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The 2020 inductees include: George Beniek Henry (Bud) Haver Alan Hitchcox Peter Nachtwey John G. Slater This year’s inductees include a number of professionals active in NFPA activities, including Henry (Bud) Haver of Peninsular…
Read MoreFL. TSA Hosts Action Challenge
The Fluid Power Action Challenge was developed for middle school students to increase awareness of fluid power technology and to promote critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. This fun and engaging event allows students to learn the engineering design process and see their fluid power machines come to life when they meet to compete against…
Read More2020 Vehicle Challenge Perseveres, Thanks to Pascal Society Donors
In addition to the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge teams working under a strict timeline of designing, simulating, ordering, building and demonstrating their designs, the participants exhibited qualities of leadership, communication and adaptability as we worked together to move the competition to a virtual format. While this year’s program has already resulted in interviews and new…
Read MoreDaman Reaches New Challenge Champions Milestone
Programs like the Fluid Power Action Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. This year, Daman Products facilitated its 10th Fluid Power Action Challenge, reaching a new Challenge Champions milestone. Eighty-eight students participated in the…
Read MoreIFPS Announces Certification Accommodations
In response to COVID-19, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has implemented some changes to accommodate those who are seeking fluid power certification, looking to re-certify or those who are in need of study materials. New – Free Online Certification Study Groups – Every Tuesday and Thursday, an IFPS Accredited Instructor will lead a one-hour, free, online…
Read MoreFORCE America Reaches Fifth Year as Challenge Organizer
Programs like the Fluid Power Action Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. FORCE America reached a new Challenge Champion milestone earlier this year and celebrated five years of facilitating the NFPA Fluid Power Action…
Read MoreHydraquip Hosts First Fluid Power Action Challenge
Hydraquip recently launched their first Fluid Power Action Challenge at The Colorado STEM Academy earlier this year. Eighteen students participated in this middle school competition. The goal of the Action Challenge is not only to introduce students to the concepts of engineering and learning by experimentation, but also to show them the value of teamwork…
Read MoreLone Star Fluid Power Action Challenge Draws in 20 Students
Twenty middle school students recently participated in the Lone Star College Cy-Fair at The Cypress Center’s second annual Action Challenge, and a professor there had this to share about the student experience: “The most relevant outcome for the students was that they learned what to think about when redesigning after testing and failure… We took…
Read More