June 20, 2023 —
A portable breast cancer detection device. Warming huts. 3D recreations of brain stems. These are only some of the creations born in maker spaces at the University of Manitoba.
Popping up on post-secondary campuses around the world, these physical spaces allow students to come together to explore new tools and technologies, learn from one another and experiment without fear of failure. Not only do the spaces provide the opportunity to foster innovation and creativity, but they also help build students’ confidence by instilling them with the skills they need to see an idea through to reality.
We’re taking a look at four of the maker spaces that call UM home.
Maker Space, Faculty of Science
Established in 2018, the Faculty of Science’s Maker Space offers a place where students can learn design and fabrication skills, serving a dual purpose…
