It is important to make technology and education appealing to young learners and to show them that things are not as difficult as they might seem.
That is why, at the invitation of Modern Family Romania, MSP participated—alongside many other representatives from the education sector—at the Kids and Family Siesta Festival, where we planted the seeds of curiosity for 3D technology in the hearts of the little ones.
Why does MSP do this?
At the time of publishing this article, PISA 2025 data is not yet available. However, according to the most recent data (from PISA 2022), Romania remained consistent between 2018 and 2022, with no significant performance decline—demonstrating some post-pandemic resilience. Even so, Romanian school students’ performance remains well below the OECD average (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), with the country marked by high inequality and a low number of high-achieving students (approximately 5% of Romanian students reached performance levels 5 or 6, compared to the OECD average of 13.7%).
Therefore, it is essential to create educational STEM contexts that are attractive, friendly, and accessible to all students—helping them become familiar with modern technology and better prepared for future labor market demands.
We are happy to take part in initiatives that are inclusive and focus on the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The Kids and Family Siesta Festival was no exception, and we sincerely thank Modern Family Romania for the invitation.
What happened at the festival?
The festival was open to all registered participants and was divided into two main areas: the stage zone and the workshop area (covering both science and arts).
MSP took part with a 3D design and printing workshop, led by our colleagues Roxana, Florentina, and Laurențiu, who got things started early in the morning to show children how 3D objects come to life.
Keyring Design at the MSP Workshop
Dozens of school students visited us and admired our 3D exhibits, while many others took part in hands-on 3D modeling sessions using Tinkercad, guided by Laurențiu—our colleague who is passionate and experienced in 3D modeling and printing.
Not only did they get to design a small 3D object, but for the youngest participants fascinated by technology, we also prepared small themed gifts.
Over 80 keyrings, “home-printed” and inspired by the location (the garden of the Antipa Museum), found their new owners in just a few hours.
Who were the visitors?
We were thrilled to have enthusiastic visitors—some of whom stayed with us on the 3D journey almost until the very end—showing just how fascinated kids are by technology.
The highlight of the day was the presentation of our 3D exhibits, which drew even more children to our stand. This brought us great joy. Many parents signed up for our educational newsletter and offered to spread the word to schools, helping us extend the reach of 3D technology to even more students.
We reminded middle schoolers about our annual 3D Modeling and Printing Contest, and told the younger ones about the “Make Your City Smart” robotics contest we organized in collaboration with Robohub, aimed at students aged 10 to 12.
We look forward to welcoming them to future editions, and we hope this message reaches as many potential participants as possible. This event was a great opportunity to showcase the work of MSP’s educational pillar and to provide a live demo of what 3D modeling and printing is all about.
What does the future look like?
When it comes to the future, we don’t have a clear picture—there are many possibilities. One of them is the increasing robotization and technologization of various fields, including education.
The future tells us that 3D technology will become increasingly advanced, and we must prepare new generations to keep up with these changes.
At MSP, we have developed several initiatives that support our main goal: making STEM fields more accessible and closer to all students.
Whether we are talking about visits to research institutes or technology-themed competitions, STEM is at the heart of all our educational programs. We thank all our partners who have supported and continue to support us in this mission—and especially the key players in education (students, parents, and teachers), with whom we can create amazing experiences for children. Together, we transform knowledge into memories and life-long skills.
Until the next time we meet students, we welcome your thoughts and feedback on our Facebook pages: MSP and SmartLab Măgurele. And remember:
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
– William Butler Yeats
