Behind the scenes of the Mountaintop Design Labs are manager Mike Moore, ‘12, and assistant manager Leila Ehtesham, who help students turn ideas into tangible projects while making the space feel approachable and accessible.
Moore said the Makerspace — which includes a woodshop, metal shop, laser cutters and 3D printing resources — serves students across all disciplines. On any given day, he said students from architectural, engineering, artistic and scientific backgrounds work side by side.
“One day I’m teaching architecture students how to build models, the next I’m working with a physics professor,” he said.
Moore said he oversees the lab’s day-to-day operations, from maintaining equipment to managing a team of student workers and supporting classes by teaching students how to safely and effectively use the equipment.
Ehtesham said she works…
