UW Makerspace strives to foster a welcoming community by encouraging collaboration and embracing diversity in all its forms. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, …
Year: 2021
Maker Groups Introduce New Approach to Hands-On Learning
If you were around the Makerspace pre-COVID, you may remember the multitude of workshops we offered. They were small seminars held by our very own staff and could include anything from soldering to lock-picking. Amidst …
Community Makers: Rebecca Alcock
This Community Makers interview is with Rebecca Alcock and discusses Imposter Syndrome, the importance of belonging, and how to create a more accessible environment in Engineering. Community Makers hopes to share the journeys of …
Community Makers: Madison Edgren
Meet Makerspace staff member, Madison Edgren! Previously an engineering student, Madison now studies Elementary Education, and we interviewed her to learn more. Read how her experiences as a child in STEM has influenced her work …
3D Scanning UW’s Pegasus III Plasma Chamber
Have you heard of the UW’s Pegasus III Plasma Chamber? Yeah, probably not, though you really should have! It’s a chamber nearly the size of an SUV and is being used to study plasma as …
Black History Month
February is Black History Month! To celebrate, we’re recognizing the experiences of Black engineers as we highlight their works and accomplishments. Join us in educating ourselves as we feature books, articles, and podcasts on their …