List of Top 100 Universities in US
List of Top 100 Universities in US
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Keller Center has a maker space Keller Center Maker Space, which is currently unavailable.
https://kellercenter.princeton.edu/
The Keller Center is based in Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science.
https://mcgraw.princeton.edu/digital-pedagogy/digital-learning-la
They have Digital Learning Lab, previously called New Media Center what they call digital makerspace. The DLL is primarily used by students to work on digital projects, but can also be used as a teaching space.
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
H i-Lab houses the da Vinci room, the makerspace.
Used for prototyping and manufacturing. They have renovated the space doubling its size. It is one of the driving forces behind Harvard's innovation
More about H i-lab here.
Something interesting someone from i lab did: Guerrilla Makerspace
https://i-lab.harvard.edu/meet/venture-team/guerilla-makerspace/
http://guerrillamakerspace.squarespace.com/#what-is-gms
"GMS invites people to disrupt their daily routine by making, creating, and learning in pop-up maker spaces located in unexpected places."
The link above gives excruciating detail of what happened during the four times it happened.
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
https://arts.uchicago.edu/hack-arts-lab-hal
Hack Arts Lab (HAL) makerspace styled workshop
-available to University of Chicago students, staff, and faculty for creative projects and teaching uses.
-available for walk-ins and appointments during normal operating hours.
Find interesting projects here .
Yale University
New Haven, CT
CEID is a hub for collaborative design and interdisciplinary activity at Yale University since 2012.
Students, staff, and faculty from across Yale have access to CEID resources, participate in courses and events, and collaborate with CEID staff on a wide range of projects
The infograph below shows how 3000 people CEID oriented are distributed:
Read academic papers related wit CEID here.
Columbia University
New York, NY
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Columbia University affiliated and student-run workshop.
open for students, artists, makers, creatives, programmers, scientists and engineers who are currently students or faculty in the University. Not yet open for alumni.
They have two categories of users. Users and Superusers. Superusers know how to use equipments in the lab and can train other users about them. Users are those who have received the safety trainings on tools and equipments. Superusers have responsibilities as well as privileges.
An interesting concept of running a space with students:
https://make.columbia.edu/becoming-a-superuser/
list of equpments:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
MIT Edgerton Center https://edgerton.mit.edu/
Focussed on both academics and non academics. It offers various subjects through this center (list). Apart from that students can perform individual projects and also be part of Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
MIT Hobby Shop http://studentlife.mit.edu/hobbyshop
fully equipped wood and metal shop
provides a place for any MIT student, regardless of major or experience, to work with a wide range of well-maintained machines and tools and to receive instruction, as well as practical design and building advice. Projects can be academic or personal, serious or just for fun.
Beaver Works https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu/CMS/bw/
Beaver Works is a joint center chartered by the MIT School of Engineering and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. More kind of lab where students do individual research, research projects or capstone projects.
https://arts.mit.edu/opportunities/for-students/maker-space/ lists places in campus where students can find spaces and tools to make things.
Stanford, CA
Lab 64 https://ee.stanford.edu/events/lab64-makerspace
a community-oriented makerspace for Stanford students to work on projects that focus on electronic systems. The workspace, also known as the “Makerspace,” is open 24 hours, seven days a week for any Stanford students interested in building electronics.
FabLearn Labs https://tltl.stanford.edu/projects/fablabschool
It is a part of Transformative Learning Technologies Laboratory which is a multi disciplinary group designing and researching new technologies for education.
FabLearn Labs (formerly known as FabLab@School) are a growing network of educational digital fabrication labs that put cutting-edge technology for design and construction -- such as 3D printers and laser cutters -- into the hands of middle and high school students. more about them here
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
The AddLab: opened in 2014. https://alliance.seas.upenn.edu/~meamlabs/dynamic/wordpress/addlab/
AddLab primarily supports student coursework and research conducted by SEAS faculty and the Penn community.
You can view online what stuffs are in queue for printing.
Along with AddLab MEAM houses other labs for making stuff.
Durham, NC
Co Lab https://colab.duke.edu/studio
Technology Engagement Center - looks like they work only with 3D printers, but a lot of them
https://oit.duke.edu/what-we-do/services/technology-engagement-center
The Technology Engagement Center (TEC) is the newest high-tech creative hub on campus. You can use the more than 50 3D printers to print creative projects for home, class or work.
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
TechLab - Open Access Prototyping Technology https://www.library.caltech.edu/resources/techlab
The Caltech Library TechLab provides members of the Caltech community unfettered hands-on access to innovative technologies ranging from 3D printing and scanning to circuit board manipulations and more.
Hanover, NH
They have a library resource of videos and articles relating to makerspaces. I have put a video here as well. You can check more here.
Cannot find a collaborative design lab, makespace in this college though.
Baltimore, MD
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/dmc/spaces/makerspace/
The makerspace houses new emerging tools along with traditional tools to foster creativity.
I don't see 3D printers, laser cutters or CNC machines in the list but several other tools to work with and what cool website to navigate.
Evanston, IL
https://thegarage.northwestern.edu/
The Garage: 11000 sq foot space at the parking space is a cross disciplinary community of students, faculty, staff and alumni with passion to build.
Among other spaces, the garage has a makerspace with AR/VR lab and a prototyping lab.
Prototyping Lab is open to garage residents only.
Here is a link to what they call startup toolkit https://thegarage.northwestern.edu/resources/toolkit/
Providence, RI
https://www.brown.edu/academics/digital-teaching-learning/tools-spaces/makerspacers
A lot of resources available.
Brown Design Workshop http://www.browndesignworkshop.org/
A student run workshop.
Multimedia Labs: https://it.brown.edu/services/type/multimedia-labs
Student can use the labs for creative projects and faculty can use the labs as teaching spaces.
Human Centric Robotics Initiative HCRI: https://hcri.brown.edu/
Digital Studio: https://library.brown.edu/create/digitalstudio/
A home for digital scholarship on the Brown University campus, open to all faculty and students inside library.
Ithaca, NY
Makerspace at Cornell University Library http://guides.library.cornell.edu/c.php?g=452236&p=3088188
It lists various resources for makerspace at Cornell.
The permanent makerspace is opening this fall. Up until now they have run mobile makerspace and found enthusiasm in people in creating and collaborating. See video below.
Houston, TX
https://moody.rice.edu/makerspace
The Makerspace is an interdisciplinary lab designed to support current Rice University students, faculty, and staff. Over 5000 sq foot, it has metal, wood and rapid prototyping shops.
Nashville, TN
The Wond'ry: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/makerspace/
The Wond’ry features two Makerspaces outfitted with state-of-art equipment to take your idea from concept to prototype. The Makerspaces are open to all of the Vanderbilt community and will serve as a hub for collaborative design and interdisciplinary activity.
This page links to the list of equipment.
Notre Dame, IN
They have some fabrication tool in Architecture department http://libguides.library.nd.edu/architecture/makerspace
Idea Center: http://ideacenter.nd.edu/innovation-park/about/facility/maker-space/
In this collaborative entrepreneurial environment, concepts will evolve into hard-scale prototypes.
It will be available to all students and faculty, as well as alumni and individuals outside of the University.
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
EDIT: TechShop has filed for bankruptcy. The site is no longer available.
TechShop: http://www.techshop.ws/STL.html Washington University has partnered with TechShop which is claims to be the first open access makerspace.
Washington, DC
Makerhub: http://www.library.georgetown.edu/makerhub
Open to all students and faculty, the Maker Hub is a creative space connecting Georgetown researchers, makers and entrepreneurs from across campus with specialized equipment and a collaborative atmosphere to design, solve problems, experiment and innovate.
Here is the list of tools they have.
Atlanta, GA
TechLab: http://it.emory.edu/studentdigitallife/destinations/tech-lab/index.html
TechLab is supported by students for students. 3D printing and 3D scanning, are available in the TechLab.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/emorytechlab/
Equipment and Services
University of California--Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation: http://jacobsinstitute.berkeley.edu/
It houses following Maker Labs:
https://www.facebook.com/berkeleymakers
The only student-run community space on campus connecting students from all majors with making.
University of California--Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.library.ucla.edu/use/computers-computing-services/lux-lab
Lux Lab is a collection of Library production services including 3D printing and laser etching and cutting.
Lux Lab services are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The Lux Lab program is still in its pilot phase, and as such, there is no cost to users.
Pittsburgh, PA
Integrative Design, Arts and Technology IDeATe: http://ideate.cmu.edu/about-ideate/
IDeATe supports eight interrelated undergraduate concentration areas, all of which can also be taken as minors. The themes of these areas integrate knowledge in technology and arts: Game Design, Animation and Special Effects, Media Design, Sound Design, Learning Media, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Intelligent Environments, and Physical Computing
Charlottesville, VA
Scholars' Lab: http://scholarslab.org/makerspace/
The Scholars’ Lab Makerspace is a place for tinkering and experimentation with technologies like desktop fabrication, physical computing, and augmented reality. Open to everyone, we specialize in applications and research questions in the humanities and arts.
Winston-Salem, NC
Couldn't Find Any
University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
https://www.si.umich.edu/programs/courses/636
They have a course on makerspaces.
SI 636: Makerspaces, Maker Culture, Maker Tools
Medford, MA
https://maker.tufts.edu Lists lots of resources for making at Tufts.
If you are associated with Tufts you could become a maker and start making at one of the many making spaces mentioned in the list.
http://sites.tufts.edu/ceeomakerspace/
New York, NY
http://engineering.nyu.edu/life/student-resources/makerspace
for students and faculty to engage in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.
Additionally, the MakerSpace also connects students to the broader tech and engineering scene available within New York City by hosting hackathons, guest lectures, and tech talks.
List of equipment: http://engineering.nyu.edu/life/student-resources/makerspace/equipment
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
http://library.unc.edu/makerspace/ The makerspace, as is now being popular in many places, is located inside a library. It conducts workshops on 3D printing, Laser cutter as well as electronics.
http://library.unc.edu/makerspace/join-the-community/
The link provides a list of communities people can collaborate with.
http://library.unc.edu/makerspace/projects Lists project works that are diverse in nature using makerspace. A 3D model of virus, geographical structure, a holding mechanism for animals to take MRI properly are few projects mentioned in the link.
Williamsburg, VA
Small Hall Makerspace: http://www.wm.edu/as/physics/resources/makerspace/
"The Small Hall Makerspace is located in Small Hall 143. Although this places us in the physical confines of the physics department, use of the makerspace is not limited to physics students"
Swem Makerspace: https://libraries.wm.edu/services/makerspace
offer 3D printers in Swem Library for use by all current students, staff, and faculty
Waltham, MA
https://kb.brandeis.edu/display/MSL/Making
The makerspace memebers are not engineers but "pragmatic dreamers" collaborating on designs for human needs.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
http://inventionstudio.gatech.edu/
The Invention Studio is a student-run makerspace open to all of Georgia Tech. It is staffed by the Prototyping Instructors, student volunteers who are on hand to train you and help with your projects. Use of the studio is free for all students, faculty and staff of Georgia Tech, regardless of year, major, or prior experience.
Rochester, NY
http://www.rochester.edu/ase/studentessentials/fabrication/facilities-and-resources/index.html
Links to all the making building resources available in the university.
Rochester makerspace: http://www.rochestermakerspace.org/
Is outside business facility recommended by the faculty.
Boston, MA
EPIC http://www.bu.edu/eng/current-students/epic/
EPIC has an epic space of 15000 square foot, multi-million dollar makerspace located in the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus.
At EPIC, all members of the BU community can learn the skills necessary to design and build their own ideas, gain invaluable hands-on experience in design, prototyping, and small-scale manufacturing as an integral part of a strong overall engineering education.
The center is open to all BU students, regardless of major, to receive valuable training on the entire range of relevant skill sets that are vital to product innovation—design, prototyping, manufacturing, and life-cycle management.
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Sears think[box] http://thinkbox.case.edu/
Located in a 7-story, 50,000 square foot facility, with 4 floors occupied and more under renovation, this project is the largest open-access innovation center at any university in the world.
By numbers, think[box] receives over 5000 visits each month.
List of equipments here.
That is also where iSAM is happening.
University of California--Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Maker Lab: https://www.scu.edu/engineering/makerlab/
Under the school of engineering, it boasts as the only place on campus where any SCU student, faculty, or staff member can be quickly trained to use the tools and a team of students from multiple departments can easily work together.
The Maker Lab has started an outreach program for K-12 schools.
Boston, MA
Digital Media Commons http://library.northeastern.edu/services/digital-media-commons
DMC is the closest thing to makerspace at NU. It houses 3D printing studio.
3D printing studio: http://library.northeastern.edu/services/3d-printing-studio
Located in the Digital Media Commons (DMC) on Snell Library
for students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, and staff.
Laser cutter job : $5 for up to 2 minute of operation, then $1 for each additional minute
New Orleans, LA
Makerspace:
It occupies 4100 ft2 of design and construction space. Formerly a centralized machine shop, it offers direct vehicle access, adequate power, high ceilings and compressed air. It includes multiple modern prototyping tools like laser cutters, a 4-axis CNC milling machine, and 3-d printers, along with traditional hand tools and power tools
Wiki page about the makerspace at Tulane.
Learn how to access Tulane Makerspace here
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
The closest thing to makerspace at Rensselaer was found here http://eng.rpi.edu/students/experiential-education .
Challenge Studio. The page was not found.
University of California--Irvine
Irvine, CA
FABWorks:
Who can use the facility isn't mentioned.
University of California--San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Prototyping Lab: http://prototyping.ucsd.edu/
"If you need to create embedded electronics, mechanical devices, robotic contraptions, real-time/networking software, 3D printed structures, or for general systems engineering support; look no further, we are here for you."
Open to professors, researchers, students as well as external users, but not without cost.
More about their recharge system here
Gainesville, FL
Infinity Fab Lab: https://fablab.arts.ufl.edu/
UF affiliated people pay following rates, while locals need to pay for the equipment and material they use.
The Arts and Architecture students pay less because the founding of the lab was funded by the University of Florida’s College of Fine Arts and the College of Design.
Bethlehem, PA
Couldn't find
Malibu, CA
Genesis Lab:
https://library.pepperdine.edu/about/spaces/gen-lab.htm
Genesis Lab is a digital makerspace for Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff. Beginning in Fall 2017. Not much has been said about it.
Interesting story about how pepperdine University received huge funding from NSF for makerspace network abroad.
University of California--Davis
Davis, CA
News for biology makerspace is here
Coral Gables, FL
Can't find one.
University of Wisconsin--Madison
Madison, WI
CEETE
http://ceete.engr.wisc.edu/maker-space/
WENDT
https://www.engr.wisc.edu/slide-show-preview-new-makerspace-wendt-classrooms/
Slide show of bunch of people "working" in the makerspace.
https://www.engr.wisc.edu/whats-happening-at-wendt/
Exciting renovations will begin in Wendt Commons at the end of November 2016.
When those renovations are finished, the entire main (second) floor of Wendt Commons will be a makerspace (floor plan, above); think “high-tech DIY laboratory” for our engineering students, faculty and staff to invent, 3D print, create, collaborate and fabricate (more about makerspaces, here, from the Educause Learning Initiative and here, on video, from the National Academy of Engineering). Additionally, we will transform the entire third floor of the building into modern interactive engineering classrooms
Garage Physics:
https://www.engr.wisc.edu/garage-physics-is-a-makerspace-for-undergraduate-brainstorms/
We are a community of designers and builders at UW-Madison run within the College of Engineering. Our facilities include a 12,000 ft^2 "Makerspace" with a wide range of rapid prototyping equipment. Largely student run, we strive to empower students and create a community immersed in emerging technologies and focused on creating innovative products.
Villanova, PA
Constitution for Villanova Makerspace: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiMpY32xbnWAhVF1oMKHdrrBOoQFggzMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvugroups.campuslabs.com%2Fengage%2Forganization%2Fvmakerspace%2Fdocuments%2Fview%2F230386&usg=AFQjCNElvtz7WfAhNBks0PMp2GhUvvPu8A
https://vugroups.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/vmakerspace
There is a makerspace, but not much information is available.
Pennsylvania State University--University Park
University Park, PA
Invention Studio http://makercommons.psu.edu/technologies/invention-studio/
In the news: About opening http://statescoop.com/penn-state-latest-college-open-makerspace
3D printing available here: http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/3d
PSU make spaces: https://makercommons.psu.edu/psu-make-spaces/
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Maker Lab at college of business http://makerlab.illinois.edu/
The Illinois MakerLab is the world’s first Business School 3D Printing Lab. The Lab was was co-founded by Dr. Aric Rindfleisch (Executive Director) and Dr. Vishal Sachdev (Director) and opened in Spring 2013.
Ohio State University--Columbus
Columbus, OH
The Maker Club http://makerclub.osu.edu/
The Maker Club serves to foster a community of shared creativity and hands-on learning experiences at The Ohio State University and in the Columbus community through the act of making, building, and doing. The Maker Club spans academic and professional disciplines, connecting a diverse group of students for the exchange of ideas, the opportunity for collaborative innovation, and the aggregation of valuable skills and knowledge.
The STEAM Factory https://steamfactory.osu.edu/
Learn more about who they are here
Washington, DC
https://newventure.gwu.edu/maker-spaces-campus
3D printing for faculty students and staff http://library.gwu.edu/services/3d-printing
Corcoran School of the Arts & Design has space for wood working, ceramics along with 3D printers and CNC machines
Purdue University--West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
http://boilermakerlabs.org/ Boiler Maker Lab
All Purdue students can access the lab
Purdue is thinking about makerspaces
https://extension.purdue.edu/edtech/makerspaces-pt-1/
Storrs, CT
Austin, TX
School of Engineering MakerStudios http://makerstudios.engr.utexas.edu/
In October 2014 we opened our doors to all students and faculty in the Cockrell School of Engineering. We have now grown into three spaces, each offering tools to assist in completing a wide range of creative projects.
Some 3D printing at College of Fine Arts
Seattle, WA
Dabble Lab: https://www.washington.edu/area01/labs/dabble/
http://comotion.uw.edu/makerspace
The following categories of users are eligible for free user access:
But also available to other people outside UW with certain fee.
Brigham Young University--Provo
Provo, UT
Venture Factory http://venture.byu.edu/
Venture Factory is BYU's Product Development Accelerator. Officially sponsored by the College of Engineering & Technology, our mission is to provide the resources and environment needed for students to turn their ideas into excellent prototypes, products, and even businesses
BYU Dev Club http://dev.byu.edu/
New York, NY
Cannot Find One
Dallas, TX
The DIG http://www.thedig.org/
The Deason Innovation Gym is a student-centered makerspace filled with both high tech and common tools and materials.
They have adopted SparkTruck http://sparktruck.org/
Syracuse, NY
SU Makerspace http://makerspace.syr.edu/
The MakerSpace is located in the Kimmel Computer Lab on Syracuse University’s campus.
This is a space for individuals from all parts of the campus community to collaborate and make their ideas become a reality. The MakerSpace houses a multitude of 3D printers, textile machines, milling equipment and a laser engraver. Students, Faculty, and Staff are all encouraged to get involved.
University of Maryland--College Park
College Park, MD
https://terrapinworks.umd.edu/
Makerbot Innovation Center
https://terrapinworks.umd.edu/locations/makerbot-innovation-center
Rapid Prototyping Lab https://terrapinworks.umd.edu/locations/rapid-prototyping-center
Encourages students, staffs and faculty to come and collaborate
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Foise Innovation Studio https://www.wpi.edu/c/foisie-innovation-studio
Opening in early Fall 2018, the Foisie Innovation Studio will serve as a hub for WPI’s project-based curriculum.
Clemson, SC
The Watt Family Innovation Center https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/watt/
The mission of the Watt Family Innovation Center is to create an environment where collaboration between students, faculty, and leaders from industry and government agencies generates ideas and solves complex problems.
Also Clemson Makerspace http://ci.clemson.edu/blogs/makerspace/
Pittsburgh, PA
Pitt Makerspace http://nickpetro.me/pitt-makerspace/
it strives to provide students with a safe and collaborative environment with suitable facilities for collaboration, learning, design, and fabrication. by gaining entry to the makerspace, students have access to a wide range of well-maintained equipment and useful training, helping to catalyze the design and creation of the most creative and advanced technological projects at pitt
Washington, DC
University library holds session on 3D printing. More info on the link.
http://www.american.edu/library/services/research_commons.cfm
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ
Rutgers Makerspace http://makerspace.rutgers.edu/
The Rutgers Makerspace is a collaborative workspace designed for students, faculty, and staff from all academic disciplines who love to learn, design, and create.
Our goal is to foster a community of students, faculty, and staff with enthusiasm for DIY projects and fabrication. Please reach out to us and let us help you make your ideas a reality!
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
IDEaS https://www.stevens.edu/research-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/ideas-proof-lab
The IDEaS program operates virtual design, visualization and prototyping infrastructure, including the Prototype Object Fabrication Laboratory (PROOF LAB), which showcases Stevens' innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The PROOF Lab features several 3D printers that enable rapid realization of complex prototypes. The lab also offers laser-cutting, machining, molding, winding and custom composites fabrication.
Texas A&M University--College Station
College Station, TX
The business accelerator program at A&M Startup Aggieland http://startupaggieland.com/
Plans to open a makerspace on 2017
FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS : http://engineering.tamu.edu/easa/areas/enrichment/eic Engineering Innovation Center (EIC)! It is an open space where engineering students have access to state-of-the-art prototyping tools, equipment, material and support staff.
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
BBE Makerspace
https://bbe.umn.edu/makerspace
a physical locale on campus where our student makers, hackers, and tinkerers DIY, build, work and create. Students come for the tools, but stay for the community of it all.
Blacksburg, VA
3D Design Studio https://designstudio.lib.vt.edu/
Our service is open to all patrons of the University Libraries, regardless of skill level or field of study.
Maker Lab http://www.nvc.vt.edu/makerlab
During the week, the lab has open hours when staff will be present to provide training and assistance. 3D Printing in the MakerLab is free for current students, faculty, and staff.
Waco, TX
http://www.baylor.edu/lib/techpoint/
TechPoint is making its initial foray into the "Maker" movement this semester with two exciting new programs
Golden, CO
University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Amherst, MA
Project is in upgrade mode.
Oxford, OH
Could not find
Fort Worth, TX
Could not find
Iowa City, IA
Creative Space http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/creative-space/
This space is for students to imagine, tinker, design, and create.
The website has extensive list of equipments to work with, but no photos.
Worcester, MA
University has no such spaces. But a student is working on to build one. http://www.clarku.edu/articles/clark-undergrads-leep-project-gives-new-meaning-hands-learning
a quest to design, create and operate a “makerspace” on Clark’s campus. He describes makerspace as “a room or set or rooms that house equipment to work with different media like wood, metal, electronics or jewelry.” The University has no such space, he notes.
Tallahassee, FL
Innovation Hub Comping up in January 2018.
Innovation Hub is the result of a $2 million investment from the Provost to deepen FSU's distinctive commitment to continuous innovation.
The 14,000 square foot space will include a Design Lab featuring a Makerspace and Virtual Reality Lab, robust collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms and program rooms that feature the latest technologies to support design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and a cafe that spills out onto a terrace overlooking Landis Green.
iMaker FSU is an “Information Makerspace for Innovating with Technology” specifically designed to provide the FSU community with a unique opportunity to interact with and develop ideas for innovative information technologies.
East Lansing, MI
Hollander MakeCentral: Makerspace https://www.lib.msu.edu/makerspace/
alternative learning environment and gathering space that encourages cross-discipline collaboration, experimentation and learning. All students, staff, faculty and community members can use the space for maker projects and activities. Our space encourages hands-on and social learning about new technologies and techniques
North Carolina State University--Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Links to makerspace : https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/services/makerspace
Makerspace at Hill: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/do/make-at-hill
Makerspace at Hunt: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/do/make-at-hunt
University of California--Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Makerspace Co-Op : https://porter.ucsc.edu/activities/makerspace.html
Newark, DE
finalizing the planning for the new UD Makerspace, located in Pearson Gym and scheduled to open in 2018. The new space will be open for use by all UD students and faculty
Binghamton, NY
Steam Room https://www.binghamton.edu/residential-life/communities/mountainview/steamroom/index.html
What is the STEAM Room? It's a new makerspace located in Appalachian G02 where any Binghamton student can come to learn, explore and create using tools and materials provided for: textiles, CAD, music, artistry, jewelry, design, electronics and robotics.
Denver, CO
interdisciplinary courses http://www.inworks.org/
Project X-ite: http://www.projectxite.org/
Project X-ITE connects all the resources of the University of Denver to advance innovation, technology and entrepreneurship across our community, region and world.
The Innovation Floor: https://ritchieschool.du.edu/innovation-floor/
The Innovation Floor is a center for experiential learning consisting of a fully equipped makerspace, incubator, and event space. Our mission is to facilitate creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship through interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Denver
Tulsa, OK
http://tulsaengineer.org/fablabs/
https://www.fablabs.io/labs/fablabtulsa
a lot of websites pointed to Fab Lab as related with University of Tulsa, but not explicitly mention.
Indiana University--Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
MILL Makerspace http://education.indiana.edu/collaboration-outreach/outreach/mill/index.html
Inside School of Education interested educators, curious tinkerers, and inspired inventors who are looking for a place where they can learn skills and access tools and guidance to turn their ideas into reality. Our goal is for the MILL to be a space where IUB students and faculty can pursue teaching, learning and research on making that bridge across multiple disciplines.
Milwaukee, WI
San Diego, CA
Can't find in the university website
Philadelphia, PA
listed under organizations of university dLab: https://dragonlink.drexel.edu/organization/dLab
The Innovation Studio
http://drexel.edu/engineering/about/the-innovation-studio/
The Innovation Studio at Drexel University brings students together in a shared space to collaborate on turning their ideas into reality.
Opened in Fall 2015, the Studio’s purpose and mission is to offer students a place to create projects using a “flow through” area in which initial designs become mock-ups, then working prototypes and finally completed projects, utilizing the tools and equipment of Drexel’s Machine Shop as necessary.
St. Louis, MO
Aware of makerspaces but looks like they haven't build one yet.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
The Construct: http://www.rit.edu/research/simonecenter/construct-makerspace
The RIT makerspace is designed to serve the needs of innovative students seeking to create new products, inventions and applications. Students may come from a variety of programs including: engineering, industrial design, artistry or scientific etc.
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Buffalo, NY
http://art.buffalo.edu/resources/
Lists out a bunch of resources but not precisely a makerspace.
A laser cutting lab is here http://art.buffalo.edu/resources/laser-lab/ The services are not free.
Norman, OK
Innovation Hub http://www.ou.edu/innovationhub.html
Combination of Makerspace/FabLab/Startup Incubator, Classroom, Seminar Room, Laboratory – Applied work space.
Burlington, VT
Experience from iSAM, on maker metrics: http://www.studiojuju.com/2017/06/19/maker-metrics-measuring-the-impact-of-academic-makerspace-s/
UVM FabLab: http://uvmfablab.net/
For CEMS Students and Faculty:
Stop by during our staffed hours and fill out a ticket.
Equipment on site includes: