Using the Makerspace
- First: Watch the initial training videos, as well as the training videos for the piece of equipment you'd like to use, that are available on the Makerspace Guide.
- Second: Attend an open training session (listed on the Makerspace Guide each term), or email makerspace@lawrence.edu to set up a different time.
- To have your access renewed from a previous school year, complete the Makerspace Access Reinstatement Form.
Reserving Makerspace Equipment
After training has been completed, students need to reserve time with the makerspace equipment when they wish to use it.
The makerspace guide is a helpful tool that includes instructions, tips, links to design programs and places to find 3D objects, policies, and more!
Student holding a swivel spoon she designed and printed for her capstone project.
Physics students assemble pieces they laser cut to create a laser harp.
Student sanding an object she 3D printed for her research project.
Learn About Fun Projects on the Makerspace Blog
Maker Literacies Project and Lesson Plans
We had the amazing opportunity to work with the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries for the second phase of the IMLS Maker Literacies project. For our part, three of our faculty at Lawrence University who were interested in using the makerspace with their courses created maker assignments using UTA’s Maker Competencies. As an academic […]Academic Makerspace Course Uses 2022
Learn about the cool stuff that students and faculty have been making in our academic makerspace in our summer coffeehouse presentation! Our makerspace is located in the library of a small liberal arts campus and serves all academic departments. Go to the Makerspace Coffeehouse 2022 presentation Contact us a makerspace@lawrence.edu if you’d like to talk […]
