USC Aiken’s College of Sciences and Engineering held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 16, for its new Pacer Makerspace and Machine Shop.
It’s a workspace that will give engineering students hands-on experience and will support applied research projects.
The space includes 3D printers, laser cutters and woodworking tools.
USCA Chancellor Dr. Dan Heimmermann said that the facility offers a “fabrication space to create physical artifacts like sensors, electronic and mechanical devices that can be leveraged for commercialized solutions and product advances.”
Heimmermann said that with this new facility, and the upcoming addition of a new bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, the college is anticipating that its engineering programs will grow from 150 students to 300 students over the next few years.
“This is really an exciting day for USC…
