College of the Canyons is now able to provide students and staff members interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math fields with a dedicated area designed to spark creativity, spur collaboration and fuel innovation with the new MakerSpace facility.
The COC MakerSpace, which is located in the Valencia campus Student Center, has been designed as a collaborative learning area which will give users free access to tools, materials, technological resources, skills training and a variety of entrepreneurial opportunities.
“The MakerSpace is a unique learning environment that not only gives students an opportunity to bring their ideas to reality, but it also fosters the development of skills needed for successful 21st century careers,” said COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook. “When individuals, student clubs and cohorts, staff groups and potential business…