Barry and Dosse are also creating an integrated, standardized curriculum so future students have the tools needed to flourish in school and enter the workforce. Their team will create instructional YouTube videos and other reference material to help teach core engineering concepts – like simulation software – and how to apply them to the capabilities of the makerspace.
Barry plans to leverage the affinity that women engineering students have had for the Makerspaces since their opening.
“Our Pitt women truly embrace the mission of the Makerspace and often find themselves growing into leadership and mentorship roles as they progress toward their final year,” Barry said. “We’re partnering with department alumnae who can bridge the classroom experience with the Makerspace experience.”
Three young MEMS alumnae serve on the instructional…