The DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno is leading the way in creating a makerspace with 3D scanning and printing resources. A makerspace is an area that appeals to the spirit of invention by providing tools and resources for people to discover, create, design, model, engineer and learn. DeLaMare’s makerspace was recently named one of the most interesting makerspaces in America by Make Magazine.
“To be recognized alongside other pioneering and forward-thinking makerspaces at some of the nation’s most innovative institutions and communities is truly commendable,” Mridul Gautam, the University’s vice president for research and innovation, said. “The DeLaMare has become a model for others to follow.”
This summer, the staff at DeLaMare rearranged the ground floor of their library in the Mackay School of Mines building to make the space even more…