Where the circulation desk of a former library once stood, a different kind of knowledge center now buzzes with activity. In Spring 2024, the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at UT Austin opened Hello Maker Studio, a free, student-staffed makerspace in Welch Hall, steps from the college’s main gathering space known as The Nucleus. Built to serve students, faculty, and staff across multiple scientific disciplines, from Physics to Human Ecology, Hello Maker exists to help anyone turn an idea into something you can hold, test, break, and improve.
A Culture of Access, Belonging, and Productive Failure
Hello Maker Studio is open to all UT students at no cost, regardless of major or experience level.
“One of the cornerstones of our studio is the culture we are creating, which is centered…
