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Mass and Cass is a project that tells the story of how the media represents homelessness at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. Mass and Cass started to look at how people view information and where they get it from. When a person comes to our project, they will see a 3D-printed phone case, a 3D-printed model of Mass and Cass streets, and a table with the Mass and Cass streets on them. They will view a variety of media, like TV news, articles, social media, etc., about Mass and Cass, and after seeing all the media, there will be a QR code for them to scan. If they don't have their phones, they can use a laptop with the quiz already pulled up. There will be a couple of questions about their perspectives about the media.

My most notable progress has been in my prototyping skills. Before this session, I had no idea what prototyping involved. It was the first time I had to use PETG filament in 3D printing. Out of the four prints I made, just one turned out well. It was interesting to research the different varieties of filament; in my opinion, the best is PLA. Another area where I've seen improvement in my skills is digital fabrication. I now have a better relationship with Rhino and Thinker Cad. Working one-on-one with my coaches was a great learning experience that helped me grow. Compared to previous studios, this one has allowed me to be more independent. I think this studio has been really beneficial to me. While being on Zoom I was focusing on the fabrication side of things having time with my team to talk about ways to combine the Concept was great.