My Background

I have lived in four different cities throughout my life. 24 years in Peru, in the departments of Moquegua, Ancash and Lima. And one year in the city of Nagakute of Aichi prefecture, in Japan. From each city I have learned something, and one of the things I emphasize is that I never give up.

Moquegua

Kindergarten

I was born in Moquegua, a quiet city in southern Peru. It is known for its grape-based liquors, such as wine, pisco and damasco. I lived there until I was 6 years old.

Ancash

School

I lived in the Callejón de Huaylas in Taricá 11 years. There I studied primary and secondary education in a school that was for children of mine workers. Ancash is in the northern highlands of Peru.

Lima

University

I've been living in Lima for 7 years. Here I studied mechanical engineering. I like what I have studied, because it allows me to understand how it works machines, and I like to design and manufacture things.

Fab Academy Student Agreement

The Fab Academy is responsible for:

  • Teaching principles and practices of digital fabrication
  • Arranging lectures, recitations, meetings, and events for the class
  • Evaluating and providing feedback on student work
  • Offering clear standards for completing assignments
  • Certifying and archiving student progress
  • Supervising class preparation
  • Reviewing prospective students, instructors, and labs
  • Providing central staff and infrastructure for students, instructors, and labs
  • Fund-raising for costs not covered by student tuition
  • Managing and reporting on the program's finances, results, and impacts
  • Publicizing the program
  • Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination

I am a Fab Academy student, responsible for:

  • Attending class lectures and participating in reviews
  • Developing and documenting projects assigned to introduce and demonstrate skills
  • Honestly reporting on my work
  • Working safely
  • Leaving workspaces in the same (or better) condition than I found them
  • Participating in the upkeep of my lab
  • Ensuring that my tuition to cover local and central class costs is covered
  • Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination
— Eduardo Tejada