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University LibrariesOctober 16, 2025

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Beyond the Books: How UMN Libraries elevates student learning with its unique spaces

The Toaster, Makerspaces and Virtual Reality Studio show that there are always new ways to…

University LibrariesSeptember 9, 2025

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Learn to make almost anything with the UMN Libraries’ Maker Bootcamp!

It is now easier than ever to learn how to use Makerspace tools to bring…

Emerson IronstoneFebruary 10, 2025

Steven Bleau leading a 3D printing workshop in the Makerspace

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Makerspace Lab Manager Wins Competition and Discusses Role of Makerspaces in Start-Ups

Congratulations to Makerspace lab manager Steven Bleau who, alongside his business partner Morgan Kerfeld, won…

Emerson IronstoneMay 20, 2024

Two students work on laptops. One is looking at an Arduino code page, and the other is designing an LED matrix pattern in a heart shape. An LED matrix showing an asterisk pattern is plugged in to one of the laptops.

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Libraries makerspaces partner with Science Museum to explore intersections of race and engineering

Students creating LED matrix patterns on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Photo/ Emerson Ironstone) Staff from…

Emerson IronstoneApril 1, 2024

A student in the Virtual Reality Studio reaches one arm out in the direction of the camera. They are wearing a black headset and holding a controller in either hand. In the background, two more students look at a simulated grocery store on a projector screen. One student is wearing a headset.

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Occupational therapy students explore the future of assistive technology at the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio

Students exploring different virtual reality experiences in the VR Studio on Feb. 12, 2024. (Photo/Jade…

Emerson IronstoneFebruary 26, 2024

$Students practice repairing a fractured femur with medal rods, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Photo/Adria Carpenter)$ Health Sciences Libraries News

Twin City high schoolers learn the basics of orthopaedic surgery in the Makerspace

Tomorrow, these young women will change the fields of orthopaedic surgery and engineering. But today,…

Adria CarpenterJanuary 18, 2024

A table in the makerspace with project supplies and The Big Book of Maker Space Projects

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Is the Makerspace my space?

In the bright, yet somewhat austere environment of the Health Sciences Education Center, the Health…

markengeSeptember 23, 2022

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Old items bring new joy: Meet the Maker of the Month, Annie Henly

Meet Annie Henly, staff member from CDes who hosts Mending Mondays in the UMN Libraries…

markengeApril 13, 2022

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A simple way to spread joy: Meet Maker of the Month Hannah Sipe

Meet Hannah Sipe, guest maker in the Walter Library Breakerspace. She makes cards on the…

markengeMarch 15, 2022

HSL Makerspace stories

Beyond the Books: How UMN Libraries elevates student learning with its unique spaces

Learn to make almost anything with the UMN Libraries’ Maker Bootcamp!

Makerspace Lab Manager Wins Competition and Discusses Role of Makerspaces in Start-Ups

Libraries makerspaces partner with Science Museum to explore intersections of race and engineering

Occupational therapy students explore the future of assistive technology at the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio

Twin City high schoolers learn the basics of orthopaedic surgery in the Makerspace

Is the Makerspace my space?

Old items bring new joy: Meet the Maker of the Month, Annie Henly

A simple way to spread joy: Meet Maker of the Month Hannah Sipe

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