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In collaboration with the Minnesota Public Health Association, the University Archives and Special Collections showcased…
University LibrariesOctober 16, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is the Makerspace my space?
In the bright, yet somewhat austere environment of the Health Sciences Education Center, the Health…
markengeSeptember 23, 2022
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
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