Makerspace Impact

“Our approach in the beginning was to try and redefine what it means to be a maker, but we don’t have to do that.”

“For once in my life, these far-fetched ideas that I had seemed within reach.”

“I became a maker because of the influence others have had on me and the environment I progressed in.”

“We encourage people to join, learn, grow, and make a better life for themselves. We don’t give up on people.”

“To see this passion from these individuals and how seriously they took my project changed my perspective.”

“You might say that the Laney College FabLab is the genesis of my chocolate business.”

“One of our biggest successes is embracing maker culture across campus.”

“Had it not been for the makerspace, the CNC machine, or my ability to say yes when the odds seem difficult, I wouldn’t be where I am.”

“The farther I go, the farther I succeed. I might fail along the way, but I’m learning from my mistakes.”

“This whole experience has empowered me to change my mindset into something bigger.”

“People need to be able to adapt to different circumstances quickly, and the makerspace allows people to develop those skill.”

“The MakerSpace on campus has been imperative in the design and prototyping of our payloads.”

“Having a space where you can explore your talents and your creativity is necessary to know what you want to do in life.”

“Unless you come in and experience it, it may be hard to understand this way of learning; it just stays with you.”

“We’re proud of the ability of these three entities to come together to work on something that can leave a big footprint in our community.”

“We’re most proud of how students who interact with the space rise to levels beyond what we might have imagined in terms of leadership.”

“That’s our community of practice: We all value each other’s areas of expertise and what skills you can learn from other disciplines.”

“Equity and access are the umbrella that covers everything we do. The ultimate goal is that we’re a welcoming environment for everybody.”