Meet the 2026 Bambu Lab School Ambassadors
How 50 students across North America are teaching their communities 3D printing.
It's back to school season, and for 50 students across North America, that means something a little different this year. Alongside their regular classes, they're running their own workshops, setting up booths at maker fairs, and showing total strangers how to turn an idea into something real. They're the first cohort of the Bambu Lab School Ambassador Program, and we could not be prouder to introduce them.
What the program is all about
Launched in May 2026, the School Ambassador Program puts 3D printing directly into the hands of students who want to teach, not just make. We received nearly 400 applications, and selected 50 ambassadors ranging from eighth graders to PhD candidates, spanning 11 U.S. states and three Canadian cities.
Since then, they've been busy. Over the summer alone, ambassadors ran 41 events reaching more than 30,000 students, teachers, and community members, from library demos to hospital visits to high school labs. More than half of those events were education focused, with the rest split between community outreach and hands-on product activations.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. The real story is in what these students are choosing to do with a 3D printer once you hand them one.
The students behind the program
Neo Chan, an eighth grader from St. John's School in Vancouver, has used his printer to help kids understand medical treatment. Through a project called Medi Pals, Neo designs miniature 3D printed medical device models that attach to stuffed animals, and his family has delivered more than 9,000 of them to hospitals and clinics across Canada.
"3D printing is the tool that turns ideas into real objects that can solve problems. Being a Bambu Lab School Ambassador allows me to share how 3D printing can be used not just to make objects, but to solve real problems."
— Neo Chan
At school, Neo is now starting his own club, Impact 3D Print Lab, so other students can learn the same skills.
Daniel Mirell, an 11th grader at West Shore Jr/Sr High School in Florida, joined the program because he wanted more people to realize how accessible 3D printing has become.
"I wanted to become a Bambu Lab School Ambassador because I wanted to share my love of 3D printing with others. Many people don't realize how easy 3D printers are to use today, and I hope that I can at least make some dent in that."
— Daniel Mirell
This November, Daniel will be representing the program at the Orlando Maker Faire, showing attendees what a home printer can actually do.
Rohan Amin, a 10th grader at Lakeside High School in Georgia, got hooked on 3D printing through robotics and CAD, and he still remembers the moment it clicked for him.
"I really enjoyed being able to take an idea I had in my head, design it on a computer, and then actually hold it in my hands. That experience made me realize how powerful 3D printing can be for students. I don't think students should have to wait until college or a job to start learning about it."
— Rohan Amin
Kieran Casey has spent his first months as an ambassador bringing 3D printing to families who had never seen it up close, including a showcase of accessible, everyday 3D printed projects at the Maker Faire Long Island.
Rafael Cantu took a different approach: rather than a single event, he built something that will keep running all year. Rafael launched a Rapid Prototyping Lab at his high school, complete with a summer printing service to support other students' research projects.
As Mila Zhang, who leads the School Ambassador Program at Bambu Lab, put it:
"Across North America, these students are stepping up as STEM educators and community leaders. They're organizing workshops, teaching classes, and running demonstrations for their peers, their teachers, and their neighborhoods. Watching them lead is the most rewarding part of this program."
What's next
The 2026 School Ambassador Program runs through May 2027, and this is just the beginning. We'll be sharing more ambassador stories throughout the year, including a closer look at some of the projects above.
If you're a student who loves the idea of teaching your community what 3D printing can do, keep an eye on our social channels. We'll share updates on how the program develops and any future opportunities to get involved.
Until then, join us in giving Neo, Daniel, Rohan, Kieran, Rafael, and the rest of the 2026 cohort a well-earned shoutout. They're just getting started.
