STEM education resources
STEM projects and real-world learning resources
STEM projects and real-world learning resources
Explore STEM resources, projects, classroom tools, and career pathways that help students build the skills to Design and Make the world around them.
STEM curriculum and teaching resources
PDMS Curriculum
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to CAD
Explore core CAD skills with this Autodesk collection, created with academic and industry experts to help students prepare for future careers.
PDMS Curriculum
Learn Fusion for CAD in 90 minutes
Learn Fusion for CAD in 90 minutes
A hands-on introduction to Fusion that teaches core CAD skills through a guided bike pedal design project.
PDMS Curriculum
Design and 3D print a device stand
Design and 3D print a device stand
Design an adjustable device stand in Fusion that can be customized to hold any smart phone or small tablet.
AECO Curriculum
Introduction to BIM for the AECO industry
Introduction to BIM for the AECO industry
Learn the tools, workflows, and principles of BIM to apply it effectively across the building project lifecycle.
AECO Curriculum
Learn Revit in 90 minutes
Learn Revit in 90 minutes
Develop core Autodesk Revit skills to model building geometry, create views and sheets, and document your designs.
AECO Curriculum
Learn Forma data management and build in 90 minutes.
Learn Forma data management and build in 90 minutes.
Learn Forma for Construction basics with Autodesk Docs for model review and Autodesk Build for RFIs, submittals, assets, and forms.
STEM project-based learning
Module| 2 hr.
Design and 3D print a device stand
Design and 3D print a device stand
Fusion
Module| 2 hr. 30 min.
Design and 3D print a water filter
Design and 3D print a water filter
Fusion
Module| 1 hr. 45 min.
Design and 3D print a caliper case insert
Design and 3D print a caliper case insert
Fusion
Module| 1 hr. 45 min.
Design a wallet using CAD
Design a wallet using CAD
Fusion
Module| 2 hr.
Design a storage bin using CAD
Design a storage bin using CAD
Fusion
Autodesk Education plan
Autodesk offers free, renewable access to our full portfolio of Design and Make software—like Fusion, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud—for eligible students and educators, including those in STEM fields. Our education plan empowers the next generation to gain hands-on experience with professional-grade tools and learn in-demand skills for STEM careers in Design and Make industries. Simply verify your enrollment or teaching role to start experiencing technology used in real-world workflows across Design & Make industries.
Hands-on STEM projects for secondary and post-secondary classrooms
Explore real-world STEM career pathways
From engineering innovation to Olympic ice
Jackson’s journey from materials engineering to Olympic champion shows how curiosity, iteration, and focus can turn vision into achievement.
STEM in the classroom: real-world learning in action
GALLATIN COLLEGE MSU
Saving time and accelerating learning with Haas and Fusion
Saving time and accelerating learning with Haas and Fusion
See how one instructor at Gallatin College, Montana State University saves time and better prepares students with Haas and Autodesk Fusion curriculum.
SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Fast-tracking careers with new Haas and Autodesk curriculum
Fast-tracking careers with new Haas and Autodesk curriculum
Discover how Suncoast Technical College prepares students for today’s industry needs with Haas and Autodesk Fusion curriculum.
STEM teacher’s health journey transforms biomechanical engineering education
STEM teacher’s health journey transforms biomechanical engineering education
At Staten Island Technical High School, a top STEM school in New York, educator Joe Buro is shaping the next generation of innovators through an extraordinary approach to teaching CAD and 3D design.
More student and educator resources
More student and educator resources
Visit the Autodesk education homepage to find curriculum resources, tutorials, and industry insights that support real-world learning in the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The STEM methodology integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into an interdisciplinary framework that emphasizes real-world applications and problem-solving. By encouraging hands-on, inquiry-based learning, it mirrors how these disciplines interact in professional contexts, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. STEM equips students with the skills needed to address complex challenges in a tech-driven world and prepares them for high-demand industries.
STEM in early childhood education fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills at a formative age. By engaging in hands-on activities like building, observing nature, or exploring basic coding, young learners develop a deeper understanding of the world and gain confidence in their problem-solving abilities. Early STEM exposure nurtures collaboration, logical reasoning, and a growth mindset while inspiring interest in STEM fields. This foundation prepares children to tackle more complex concepts later, setting them on a path for academic and career success.
A STEM student is someone engaged in learning or pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a foundational or advanced level. These students focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, often applying interdisciplinary approaches to real-world challenges. Their studies may include topics like coding, robotics, environmental science, or engineering design, preparing them for careers in fields such as health care, aerospace, technology, and manufacturing. STEM students are driven by curiosity and a desire to create solutions for the future.