Based on its efforts to garner interest in fabrication or CAD [computer-aided design] technology, Dripping Springs High School has been classified by MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms as a "Fab Lab"—marking the first time that such a designation has been assigned to a Texas high school. The technology, engineering and robotics curriculum at DSHS integrates the use of equipment such as a plasma cutter, laser engraver, CAD design software, and a 3D printer, making it a candidate for the designation. Students at the school have also begun outreach activities within the school, district and community to attract newcomers to the curriculum, and opportunities are being developed to allow for students at other Dripping Springs ISD schools to utilize the lab. Students at Dripping Springs High School utilize CAD software and a 3D printer.[/caption] Jad Jadeja, teacher in the engineering and robotics program at DSHS, said it is his goal to make the program accessible to the public, with DSHS students at the helm. "When students are teaching skills to others, they are learning in the process, and we have many community members who have valuable expertise in different fields as well," Jadeja said. Among outreach efforts are plans for DSHS robotics students to teach a class at the community library, and developing partnerships with local tech-related businesses to possibly facilitate equipment donations and student internships. Visit the DSHS Fab Lab site for more information.