S05-E03 Eldon is an Additive Manufacturing Project Specialist

Eldon shares his journey from high school in McCreary County, Kentucky, to his current role as an Additive Manufacturing Project Specialist at Somerset Community College. Eldon initially pursued a 3D printing certificate at Somerset Community College, which prepared him for a technician role at Fast Radius. Despite initial challenges, including moving to Louisville and dealing with a company bankruptcy, Eldon emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities and continuous improvement. He transitioned to a full-time role at Somerset Community College, focusing on grant writing and project management. Eldon advised aspiring technicians to be patient, take risks, and build connections for long-term success. The Talking Technicians podcast is produced by MNT-EC, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center, through financial support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education grant program. Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Science Foundation. Join the conversation. If you are a working technician or know someone who is, reach out to us at info@talkingtechnicians.org. Links from the show: Episode Web Page: Somerset Community College 3D Printing Technician - Digital Printing Technology Program:

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S05-E03 Eldon is an Additive Manufacturing Project Specialist is an episode from Talking Technicians by MNT-EC.

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This episode was published on Mar 3, 2025.

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