Columns: College connection

Pam Lechner
May 9, 2025

I think we can all agree: We need to recruit more students into the metalcasting programs at our network of FEF colleges and universities.

Pam Lechner
April 9, 2025

Tennessee Tech, an FEF certified school, has recently enjoyed an increase in participation for the Open Foundry events it holds each semester––so much so, there is talk they may schedule additional

Pam Lechner
March 11, 2025

Summer is just around the corner … well, hopefully. For our FEF students, that means either taking off a couple of months or taking advantage of additional learn-by-doing opportunities.

Pam Lechner
February 6, 2025

Pouring metal was fun!” “Metal castings can be used in buildings.” “I liked brushing off the castings and taking them home.” These are just some of the comments made by 8- to 14-year-olds at a STEA