Andrew Braren, Brian O’Connell, Leonardo Madariaga, Marya Schnedeker Jumbo’s Maker Studio Makerspaces as academic research environments Andrew Braren, Brian O’Connell, Leonardo Madariaga, Marya Schnedeker

Tufts CEEO Center for Engineering Education & Outreach All kids are makers Naturally curious Creative thinkers Budding engineers “Learn by Making” Hands-on activities Open-ended projects Introduce engineering concepts Maker Movement

Jumbo’s Maker Studio Opened 1 year ago Started small 3D printers Crafts supplies LEGO

Jumbo’s Maker Studio v2 Grew larger Research Laser cutter Soldering station Electronics Research

Why Research? Engineering Education Outreach Utilizing makerspaces efficiently Create new tools & models Education Making the case for makerspaces Promote engineering literacy Students teaching students Outreach Connect makerspaces together Improve teacher courses in STEM

TrayRACK How can we make a makerspace more effective? With large numbers of makers and projects With limited shared space With limited time (1 class period) With limited staff Leonardo Madariaga

TrayRACK Workstations + Storage

TrayRACK Workstations + Storage

TrayRACK Workstations + Storage

TrayRACK

TrayRACK

Makerspaces as interactive learning environments How can we track makerspace use & learning? Automatic documentation Motion tracking RFID terminals How can we foster creativity & interdisciplinary collaboration? Lower the barrier to entry Focus on the making, not the tools Brian O’Connell

Creative Learning Environments How can we turn classrooms into creative learning environments? NY Hall of Science partnership Developing global makerspaces Sampoerna University in Indonesia High schools in Jakarta, Indonesia Marya Schnedeker

Creative Learning Environments Space Reversed classrooms Physical and virtual resources Equipment Adaptable toolkits Accessible materials Activities Teacher training STEAM Marya Schnedeker

Creative Learning Environments (Activities) Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Marya Schnedeker

Creative Learning Environments (Activities) Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Stop Action Movies Learn concepts by creating stories Marya Schnedeker

Creative Learning Environments (Activities) Novel Engineering Solve problems by making solutions Stop Action Movies Learn concepts by creating stories Online challenges Share solutions in online competitions https://dreschallenges.com/ Marya Schnedeker

Maker Network: maker.tufts.edu How can we connect makerspaces together digitally? Tool information Available resources Connect makers Organize events Present projects “Turnkey” Network Andy Braren

Maker Network: Projects

Maker Network: Ideas

Maker Network: Events Andy Braren

Maker Network: Spaces

Maker Network: Maker Profiles

Makerspaces as academic research environments Jumbo’s Maker Studio Makerspaces as academic research environments Andrew Braren Andrew.Braren@tufts.edu Leonardo Madariaga Leonardo.Madariaga@tufts.edu Brian O’Connell Brian.O_Connell@tufts.edu Marya Schnedeker Marya.Schnedeker@tufts.edu