04/25/2017
Lowell Sun
LOWELL — UMass Lowell has named its engineering MakerSpace in honor of business leader and alumnus Lawrence Lin at a dedication ceremony attended by students, faculty, staff and industry representatives.
The Lawrence Lin MakerSpace is an 8,500-square-foot, open-concept work area that offers 3-D printers, laser cutters, whiteboards and other tools to guide projects from concept to reality. Able to accommodate up to 100 people at a time, the makerspace is open 24 hours a day — ready for whenever inspiration hits — and is available to UMass Lowell students, faculty, researchers, industry partners and members of the community.
The naming of the makerspace for Lin recognizes his achievements in business and generosity to his alma mater. He and his…
