Notre Dame students attend prestigious 3D computer and software conference for real-world learning.
Notre Dame Prep junior Gisella Djokic tries out the latest design software Wednesday at the Dassault Systѐmes 3DEXPERIENCE Modeling and Simulation Conference in Novi. More photos below.
According to Palushaj, the students were able to ask questions and learn much about the future of an industry that promises to be at the forefront of product design for many years.
"The kids were able to speak with and listen to business leaders from around the world of design in one building," said Palushaj, who teaches Dassault's CATIA V6 software at Notre Dame. "It was an experience that not many high schools or high school students have the opportunity to do. They were introduced to the latest 3D-simulation platform that the future of technology is moving toward. It was very exciting for them."
The conference included an impressive list of keynote speakers and customer presentations, in addition to an executive roundtable, a networking lunch and reception, and breakout sessions on everything from autonomous mobility and cognitive augmented design to simulation and the use of generative design to transform product development.
"I want to give a big thank you to Sari Gerb, the Dassault liaison for Notre Dame, for helping to make this happen, along with Jean-Philippe Laguerre, senior client executive for academia and research for Dassault, Florent Salako and David Esposito, who are all part of the Academia wing of Dassault Systèmes supporting Notre Dame," Palushaj said.
Comments or questions? mkelly@ndpma.org.
Follow Notre Dame on Twitter at @NDPMA.
About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame Preparatory School enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three school are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDPMA is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school's home page at www.ndpma.org