Thank you for a great year! The Makerspace no longer has stewards on duty, and will be closing at the end of finals week. We will reopen in the fall. Have a great summer!
Welcome to
MAKE
Website for Harvey Mudd College's Makerspace
The Makerspace is OPEN with ... on duty.
Please take the General Safety Quiz to create an account.
Quick Info
Your Shifts
Available Shifts
Your Proficiencies
Your Availability
Click on a shift to toggle availability. Click and drag to select multiple shifts.
When you arrive for a workshop, you must sign in to the Workshop Kiosk computer.
Please enter your college ID number on the home page to view student storage status
Please note that releasing a storage space will require you to remove your items immediately from the storage room.
Failing to successfully complete the quiz prior to use is an honor code violation, and may result in a suspension or ban from the Makerspace.
Quizzes reset every year on August 1st.
Click on a skill proficiency above to see when a steward that has that proficiency is on duty.
Click on a shift to see what skill proficiencies the stewards on duty have.
One Steward on duty
Two Stewards on duty
Head Steward Office hours
Please enter your college ID number on the home page to view checkouts
Please enter your college ID number on the home page to view 3D printers
Status
For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions.
About & FAQ
About
The Harvey Mudd Makerspace is an 8,000 sq. ft., student-run facility for providing access to tools, resources, space, and storage to work on personal and academic projects for 7C students, faculty and staff. We are dedicated to making this a space where everyone feels comfortable working on a variety of projects, from electronics to sewing or artistic endeavors. The Makerspace helps Harvey Mudd further its work toward fostering inclusive excellence on campus while also creating new educational and community engagement opportunities for the students and faculty of all 7Cs.
Located on the first floor of the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center at the corner of Platt and Dartmouth, the Makerspace is also connected to the Libra Complex just south of the machine and wood shops.
Hours & Stewards
Open 24/7 to 7C students, faculty, and staff, the Makerspace is staffed by student Stewards who are trained to help users with tools and equipment, and to provide assistance with projects. Stewards are on duty from 2-10PM from Monday-Thursday, 2-7PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2-9PM on Sunday. The Makerspace is also home to a variety of workshops and events.
Management Team
The Makerspace is managed by a team of six student Head Stewards, alongside Kim Neal, the Makerspace Manager, and Professor Spencer, the Makerspace Director. The team is responsible for managing the Makerspace, including training Stewards, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the space is safe and accessible to all users. Additional, each Head Steward runs one of the six Makerspace departments:
- IT & Website
- Outreach & Events
- Repair
- Workshops
- Logistics
- Inventory
FAQ
General Information
What are the operating hours for the Makerspace?
Makerspace is accessible to 7C students, faculty, and staff 24/7. Stewards are available from 2-10PM from Monday-Thursday, 2-7PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2-9PM on Sunday. They can help with checking out tools or equipment and providing assistance. Questions can also be asked on the Makerspace Discord.
Who can access the Makerspace?
The Makerspace is accessible to all 7C students, faculty, and staff. Visit F&M, located next to Jay's Place, to get swipe access after passing the General Safety Quiz.
Where is the Makerspace located?
The Makerspace is on the ground floor of the McGregor Computer Science Center, at the corner of Platt and Dartmouth.
Where can I do metal/woodworking?
Visit the HMC Machine Shop! The shop caters to heavy-duty machining and is only open during proctor hours. Visit their website for more information: HMC Machine Shop.
How is the Makerspace managed?
A team of six student head stewards and the Makerspace Manager, Kim Neal, manage the Makerspace. Around ~40 student stewards assist users and manage the Makerspace during their shift hours.
How to change my display name or email on MAKE?
Contact Makerspace management at makerspace-management-l@g.hmc.edu to update your information.
Training, Tools & Materials
What are the required quizzes?
All users must pass the general safety quiz. Additional quizzes are necessary to use specific rooms or machines. Visit F&M, located next to Jay's Place, to get swipe access. Place.
How do I obtain swipe access to different rooms?
Swipe access can be obtained by passing quizzes and visiting F&M, located next to Jay's Place. Specific quizzes grant access to corresponding areas.
How can I receive welding training?
Pass the welding quiz and attend bi-weekly welding training sessions on Fridays at 4 PM. Join the Makerspace Discord for more information and updates!
How can I receive printing press training?
Join the Makerspace Discord and ask for a training session! You can also view our schedule to see when a steward with printing press proficiency is on duty.
Can the materials in the Makerspace be used freely?
Yes, all floor materials are available for use. However, class, club, or group projects with funding must use their own materials. Additionally, users may not use materials to make items for sale.
Why are some tools locked up?
The lock-up system allows Makerspace to host expensive or dangerous machines. For safety reasons, users may not access these tools after regular hours but can request a steward for overnight checkout.
What are the charges for 3D printing?
All FDM (filament) printing expenses are covered for personal use. Users may be charged cost for filament or asked to provide their own for research or club prints. The Markforged, SLA (Resin), or SLS (powder) printers cost extra, charging as per the material used.
Stewards
What help is available from stewards?
Stewards can assist with project questions, safety quizzes, tool check-outs and provide training on using different tools and machines during their shift hours.
How does one apply to be a steward?
Stewards are hired each semester! Fill out an interest form here or watch for our in-Makerspace announcements when applications open.
Workshops, Clubs, & Events
How does one learn about workshops?
Workshops are announced weekly on our mailing list and on the workshops page.
Can clubs meet at the Makerspace?
Yes, clubs can meet in Makerspace. Please notify makerspace-management-l@g.hmc.edu to ensure no scheduling conflicts.
Projects & Funding
How can I obtain funding for a project?
All 7C students may apply for $50 per semester of project funding. Through the Braun grant, Harvey Mudd students may receive up to $200. Apply via the Student Project Application tab!