Hunter Kaiser
Advanced Summer Research Scholar
Major: Interior Design
Mentor: Miyoung Hong
Makerspaces provide the need for hands-on learning and design-thinking in a world of new and emerging fabrication technologies. Skills such as creative problem solving, hands-on projects, autonomy, and teamwork are becoming more important. Fabrication machines such as 3D-Printing, CNC Machining, and other technologies are becoming more prevalent today. Teaching these technologies in a school setting allows students to explore these technologies while also developing their skill sets. This exploration process can help students find their passion, stimulate their creative growth, and encourage independent thinking. Below are some of my solutions to providing an invigorating makerspace for middle schoolers:
1. Modular storage solutions for providing ways to store tools, materials, and other supplies.
2. Ergonomic workstations for reducing injuries and improving productivity.
3. Individual machine stations that provide supplies, instructions, and focused work surfaces when learning and using different machines.
4. High-output lighting for improved visual acuity, safety, and enhanced focus.
5. Reconfigurable furniture for different modes of learning.
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