Carrie, an Education student was introduced to Makerspace technology and instruction opportunities with her Teaching and Learning with Technology EDIT 2000 class. After, Carrie, completed the 3D Design + 3D Printer training on her own to learn how to design and 3D print UGA's arch as a gift for herself.
Jiya learned about the UGA Libraries Makerspace from a friend who searched online to see if UGA offered a makerspace. To date, Jiya's learned to use the Makerspace’s embroidery and sewing machine, button maker, and Cricut to bring her creations to life. Jiya is currently using the embroidery machine to personalize baby clothes for her newborn niece. Jiya is a 4th year Computer Science student who will be returning in fall to pursue her Master’s in Emerging Media and Cybersecurity.
Dexter, UGA's first out-of-state Destination Dawgs student, continues to build his self-determination and career development skills by learning how to build and program a Raspberry Pi minicomputer. Evan, his peer-mentor, supports Dexter with his efforts.
A Lamar Dodd School of Art student in Demi Thomloudis's ARST 3660 CAD/CAM for Objects and Jewelry course learns to use the Form 3+ resin 3D printers to print a ring she created in Tinkercad. Resin 3D printers create solid, water-tight items with a high-resolution.
Baylen, a first year Civil Engineering student, learned about UGA Libraries Makerspace when visiting with his First-Year Odyssey Seminar taught by Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, Dr. Joe Dahlen. Since that visit, Baylen participated in the Makerspace’s Beginning Arduino workshop and learned to use the laser cutter. Baylen’s laser cutter projects include creating an engraved gift on wood for a friend from one of their drawings and engraving a photograph of Baylen playing trombone in the Redcoat Marching Band.
