MiddMakers: Bringing Ideas into the World

Over the past two years we have produced over 150 pages of documentation envisioning a makerspace at Middlebury. This work covers initial grant proposals, bills passed through student government, proposals for space... [ view full abstract ]

Over the past two years we have produced over 150 pages of documentation envisioning a makerspace at Middlebury. This work covers initial grant proposals, bills passed through student government, proposals for space reallocation, and architectural feasibility studies. Why have we done all this work? Because a makerspace offers immeasurable value to Middlebury's community. A makerspace is a workshop, an educational facility, an incubator, and a community center. It is a place that supports the free pursuit of curiosity and equips people with the tools to physically manifest ideas. In our presentation we will discuss what physically constitutes a makerspace, what a makerspace would mean for our community, what work we've done so far to create one here, and what work remains for the future. To learn more visit our website at http://middmakers.com/.