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Academic Coursework
Classes including iDesign Studio and Introduction to Robotics are held entirely in the Makerspace.
Community Outreach
The Makerspace team teaches or supports activities as part of regular courses. They taught a Drone Rover
lesson for an American Foreign Policy class, had students work with robots in The Future of Jobs, introduced
Facilities and Equipment
the laser cutter and 3D printer to an entrepreneurship class and helped the sculpture students create using the
laser cutter. Architecture courses regularly use the laser cutter and resources.
Maker Stories
Collaborations are facilitated between courses such as robotics and a sculpture course in Studio Art to create
interactive sculptures.
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Have a nal project for your class that needs a 3D printed or laser cut model? Make an appointment to nd out
Events what’s possible.

We encourage applications from students for funding and support of independent study projects receiving
academic credit.
Future Maker and Innovation Lab

Beyond the Classroom

Regularly held workshops are open to all (faculty, sta , and students) in the MHC community
Collaboration with department and organizations
Workshops tailored for student organizations

Have an idea that you want to turn into reality? Whether for yourself or a friend, to learn or to relax, or for
whatever motivation, drop by to nd out more!

Working with the Community

Working with students beyond MHC is one of the core values of the Makerspace, especially when it comes to
sparking interest among underrepresented groups in engineering and science. The Makerspace team can o er
iDesign-style workshops or curricular support to meet the needs of any organization.

Schools and organizations are invited to bring students campus, borrow supplies and services, or request
undergraduates to go on location. The team is working to align Makerspace activities with Massachusetts State
Technology and Engineering Standards, and are planning a professional development workshop for teachers
beginning in the summer of 2017. Weeklong summer camps are o ered for middle school and high school girls.

While the team is presently limited in time and funding to pursue these opportunities, they welcome
conversations as they build capacity and determine what is most useful to collaborators.

Academic Coursework Workshops Community Outreach

The Makerspace sta and
equipment supports a wide
range of classes in speci c
areas of study.
Makerspace sta and
student workers regularly
hold workshops from bike
repair to Halloween
costumes that are open to all
students, faculty and sta .
A crucial part of the
Makerspace mission is
working with students
beyond the College,
especially those from
underrepresented groups.

Makerspace  

Contact Us
Shani Mensing, Makerspace Coordinator and Technical Specialist
Art Building Room 211

Our Hours:
Lab hours vary. View the calendar for space availability.

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