The Women’s Makerspace workshop series is making its return debut tonight, October 6, from 6 to 8 p.m in the MakerSpace (ABS-104). Inspired by the notion that each student deserves access to and knowledge of the resources available to them on campus, students Alicia Kearney and Nataly Jimenez, along with Director of the MakerCenter Paul McClelland, have worked to coordinate a women’s/non-binary students’ workshop series. This primary workshop will cover an introduction to facility fundamentals and the automated tools cabinet system.
The workshop will cover shop safety, and an in-depth tour of the MakerSpace, including the 3D printers, laser printers, stock cabinet, soldering station, the Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro, bandsaw, and drill press. Students will gain ID access to the extensive automated tool cabinet system, as well as get the opportunity to view demonstrations and practice at the veneers and micrometers station, wrenches, drill press, hand drill, and bandsaw stations. Snacks and refreshments will be offered!
This workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to get your hands on the tools and resources available, and will set you up for success in engineering design, senior design or personal projects. This powerful workshop aims to encourage women/nonbinary participation in and usage of on campus resources, ultimately bringing us one step closer to the finish line: closing the gender disparity in STEM. If you can’t make this workshop, be sure to keep your eye out for the soldering and 3D printing specific workshops coming up!
