For University of Mary Washington junior Jamie Sherman, a sign on the Seacobeck Hall Makerspace door says it all.
“It reminds students to make mistakes and think about things before trying again,” said the historic preservation major who is also minoring in education studies.
That philosophy underpins the University of Mary Washington’s Maker Mindset Conference, which highlights the importance of project-based, trial-and-error-style learning that ties STEM-related lessons together with collaboration and critical thinking. Packed with breakout sessions on everything from 3D printing to…
