Maker Experiences

Maker Experiences

Hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire teamwork. We serve corporate teams, community groups, and school groups. Some activities are free, some have age or group-size guidelines, and availability may vary - contact us to learn more.

Makerspace Learning

ACTIVITIES

MAKERSPACE

TOUR

Discover our makerspace with a guided walkthrough showcasing cutting-edge tools, labs, and innovations.

Students listen during a soft robots demonstration led by Stephen Morin, assistant professor chemistry.

STEM & COMPUTER SCIENCE

ARDUINO CODING

Learn the basics of coding and electronics by programming Arduino microcontrollers to control lights, sensors, and interactive projects.

ARDUINO CONTROLLER BOARD

STEM & AEROSPACE

DRONE TECHNOLOGY

Earn your recreational drone license while practicing safe flight, completing challenges, and exploring how drones are transforming our world.

Pilot flying a small Tello Drone

RENEWABLE ENERGY

WIND TURBINE ENERGY

Build, test, and optimize handheld wind turbines to explore how wind energy is converted into usable electrical power.

Testing a Wind Turbine

ENGINEERING

SUPER EGG DROP

Design and build a protective device for an egg, then put it to the ultimate test by dropping it from a drone!

Drone holding an egg

Virtual Reality

WELDING SIMULATOR

Experience welding in a fully immersive virtual environment, learning techniques and safety practices without sparks or risk.

Girl wearing a augmented reality helmet creating virtual welds

VEX

MOBILE ROBOTICS

Work hands-on with the VEX robotics system, building engineering, coding, and problem-solving skills through collaborative challenges.

Girls with VEX robot

STEM & ROBOTICS

COLLABORATIVE ROBOT ARMS

Learn how to operate and program collaborative robot arms, gaining insight into modern automation, efficiency, and workplace safety.

UR Core Robotic Arm Class

TAKE HOME PROJECTS

ARTS & FABRICS

MAKE YOUR OWN TEES + TOTES

Design and personalize tote bags or t-shirts using professional printing and embroidery equipment, making for a fun, collaborative, and memorable experience.

Tote Bag and Tshirt

ENGINEERING & DESIGN

3D PRINTING

Learn CAD basics in Fusion 360 and bring ideas to life by 3D printing a custom keychain or nametag to take home.

3D Printing

LASER ENGRAVED

CUSTOM PROJECTS

Create personalized laser-engraved projects—from nameplates to dice to pen cases.

Laser cut projects including name tag, custom dice, pen box

ELECTRONICS

SOLDERING

Learn the basics of electronics while soldering components onto circuit boards, developing skills in circuitry, precision, and problem-solving.

SOLDERING A CIRCUIT BOARD

LONG-FORM WORKSHOPS

CERAMICS

POTTERY

Experience pottery firsthand by working with clay on the wheel and learning basic hand-building techniques, creating unique pieces to keep.

Tara Mug

METAL FABRICATION

CREATIVE METALWORKING

Explore metalworking through hands-on projects using cutting, forming, and finishing techniques. Seasonal and holiday-themed workshops are also available.

Metal projects including snowman, flowers, and pumpkin

LATHE

WOODTURNING

Experience woodworking with guided instruction on the lathe, crafting either a personalized pen or a hand-turned bowl.

Woodturned pens and laser engraved pen cases

DIGITAL DESIGN

3D SCANNING

Use 3D scanning technology to capture the shape of a person or object, then bring it to life with a custom 3D-printed model.

3D scanning a part

Bring Real-World STEM to Your Students

Inspire the next generation with hands-on learning in robotics, manufacturing, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship. Reach out today to schedule a STEM showcase, class activity, or field trip.