UW-Madison made a large commitment to undergraduate makerspaces in 2001 with the design of their Engineering Centers Building TEAM Lab. It included dedicated spaces for wood, metal and welding work along with an expansive design and fabrication area. Beyond just providing space, the College of Engineering funded a significant workforce of professionals to educate students on the equipment and materials that were available. In 2018, The College of Engineering added Makerspace for 3-D printing, soldering, laser cutting and materials work; again, adding more professional staff to oversee the spaces. These professional staff are assisted by large numbers of undergraduate employees that allows for extended work hours. While initially trainings were given in person for the woodwork, metalwork and welding equipment, the popularity of the TEAM Lab caused the college to go to an online safety training system with only select higher-hazard equipment continuing to require in-person training. Learn the steps UW-Madison’s College of Engineering took to ensure that their makerspaces were both cutting edge and safe for their student users.

Makerspace in academic institutions: Operation, safety and challenges

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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