Description
This session will briefly cover our experiences with setting up an academic makerspace at Lawrence University, then will mostly focus on the issues that arise when maintaining such a space. We'll discuss a variety of these issues including, how to maintain enthusiasm on campus, ongoing maintenance of equipment, working with training requests and busy schedules, and just how to handle all those requests for 3D printed Pokèmon.
Start Date
15-3-2017 1:00 PM
End Date
15-3-2017 2:00 PM
What Happens After You've Set Up an Academic Makerspace?
This session will briefly cover our experiences with setting up an academic makerspace at Lawrence University, then will mostly focus on the issues that arise when maintaining such a space. We'll discuss a variety of these issues including, how to maintain enthusiasm on campus, ongoing maintenance of equipment, working with training requests and busy schedules, and just how to handle all those requests for 3D printed Pokèmon.