Sarah Porter Moving to a New Position!
We’re both excited and a little sad to announce that Sarah Porter is moving on from her role in the Makerspace to take on a new position in the Libraries as the Public Services Coordinator….
Sustainability Grant Update: Tool Library Launches! Community Fabric Stash Coming Soon!
The Makerspace Sustainability Incubator Grant is almost complete! In the last year we’ve developed a tool library, are preparing to launch our donation-based Community Fabric Stash, and are mostly ready to start hosting events by…
Become a Makerspace Student Ambassador! (CLOSED)
Makerspace is looking for 2 new Student Makerspace Ambassadors for January to April 2024! Ambassadors support the Makerspace by providing orientations, tours, and helping users get started and troubleshoot issues. Knowledge of Makerspace technologies isn’t required but enthusiasm about supporting hands-on learning and experimentation is a must!
Summer and Fall 2023 Makerspace Librarian’s Report
The summer and fall semester went by so fast! A lot has happened since my last report in May, 2023, which can be viewed here: Winter 2023 TRU Library Makerspace Librarian’s Report – TRU Library…
Student Job Posting for Podcasting Research Assistant!
The following is a job posting for a research assistant from Dr. Manu Sharma, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work. Please apply to Dr. Sharma directly using the information at the…
New 3D Printing Rules and Guidelines
Since we opened almost 2 years ago we’ve learned a lot about 3D printing. We’ve helped hundreds of students, faculty, and staff learn to 3D print, and our printers have run for around 10,000. Now…
A Tail of 2 Failed 3D Prints: Printing Complex Objects
by Franklin Sayre, Makerspace Librarian It can be hard to 3D print large, complex objects. Longer print times, more complex objects, and multiple material types lead to more failures. Recently, I printed a sculpture created…
Winter 2023 TRU Library Makerspace Librarian’s Report
This semester was a significant milestone for us as it marked the completion of our first full academic year since we opened and it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. Since January, over 7500…
2023 CELT Faculty Makerspace Grant Awardees
The TRU Library Makerspace is delighted to announce the two successful applicants for the Spring 2023 Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Faculty Makerspace Grants: Harshita Dhiman and Katelin Pietrusinski from the Career…
Makerspace is Hiring TWO Makerspace Student Sustainability Champions! (UPDATE: HIRING CLOSED)
Attention all TRU students! Do you have a passion for sustainability and a drive to make a difference in your community? The TRU Library Makerspace is seeking two Makerspace Student Sustainability Champions to join our…