Welcome to

MAKE

Website for Harvey Mudd College's Makerspace

The Makerspace is ... with ... on duty.

Quick Info

Your Shifts

Available Shifts

Your Proficiencies

Your Availability

Click on a shift to toggle availability. Click and drag to select multiple shifts.

Workshops are held in the Main Makerspace area, unless otherwise noted. Please arrive on time!

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

Your storage space(s) will appear in blue, other occupied spaces will appear in gray, and empty spaces will appear in white.

Please note that releasing a storage space will require you to remove your items immediately from the storage room.

Don't know where to start? Take the General Safety Quiz first, then take any other quizzes that interest you. Once you've passed a quiz with a score of 100% and are logged in, it will show up green on this page.

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.

Certifications

Certifications are required to use certain tools or areas in the Makerspace. Talk to a steward for more information on how to get certified!

This page shows the current steward schedule for this week.

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

Here you can view the status of your current checkouts, as well as view your checkout history.

The Makerspace has a variety of 3D printers available for use. In addition to the several Bambu printers you can monitor here, we also have 4 Prusa i3 MK3S printers available for use.

Student Project Applications provide funding for projects that students would like to work on in the Makerspace. $50 is available per student per semester, with the Braun grant providing $200 per Harvey Mudd student per semester.

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 during our open hours, which can be found on our shift schedule. The Makerspace is also home to a variety of workshops and events, which can be found in the workshops tab.

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 during our open hours, which can be found on the schedule. 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?

First, pass the welding quiz and then RSVP and attend a weekly welding training workshop! 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!