Here’s a list of makerspace projects by subject that have been done at the LU Makerpace. The makerspace is open to Lawrence University students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines and departments. Since the opening of the space, it has been used by students from a wide range of courses. Have an idea? Contact us!
Class Assignments:
| Department | Project |
|---|---|
| Anthropology |
Semiotics: 3D Print an object and analyze it from a semiotic perspective using theories and concepts introduced in the class. Discuss the metonymic associations it generates. One group’s example on Twitter. Also, create an escape room and discuss the signs associated with clues. Anthropology of South Asia: View the video I am Rohingya with Google Cardboard VR viewers to learn about life in a refugee camp. Others: Bone fracture models, replicas of homo naledi bones, models from MRI scans, reproductions of cultural artifacts |
| Art |
Junior Studio Art Practicum: Student exhibit involved 3d modeling and 3d printing as a way of showing off the models in real space and making a comment on how people interact with technology. The objects were also combined with computer interactivity. New Media in Art: The Divine Irreference of Images by Professor Shimon New Media in Art: Student made word art on the Silhouette Cameo and designed and printed letters on the 3D printers. Her art was then placed around campus. She documented the art on her Tumblr page, LU Word Art.
Painting: Student used the electronic cutter to create a stencil for his spray paint art project. Photography: For the course gallery exhibit, the students created the exhibit sign with the electronic cutter. Senior Studio Art Exhibit: Noah Gunther’s installation, Mystery Ocean, integrated 3D printed models along with a 3D environment he created that could be viewed with a VR headset. Tutorial in 3D Printing: Students designed and printed objects and made pages on this website. Other uses: Creating objects and signs for gallery exhibits, street art, stencils, analyzing replicas Thing Theory: Studying what makes a thing art or not art, Others: replicas of sculptures from Scan the World |
| Biology |
Human Physiology: Idea: human inner ear model Botany & ecology: Designing replicas of flower buds to trick invasive insects. Creating and printing bugs for Prof. Jodie Sedlock’s bat research! |
| Chemistry |
Biochemistry: Use of 3D printed proteins and viruses, including hemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin models, to learn about their structures, many created by Professor Dave Hall. Instrumental Analysis: Instrumental Analysis assignment handout and worksheet by Professor Donohoue. Senior Capstone: Student presented, “Using 3D Printed Molecules in the College Classroom.”
Virology: 3D print an anatomical model of a bee to demonstrate wing defects caused by a virus. |
| Computer Science | Senior Capstone & Honors Project: EEG headset to measure brainwaves, featured on the Lawrence Minute . Computer Science makerspace blog posts. |
| Geoscience and Environmental Science |
Climate & Climate Change, Soil Science, Biogeochemistry: creating board games that showcase various cycles or processes. Capstone Courses: Creating vision boards for the upcoming senior experience projects. Ideas: Fossil replicas, scans of geodes, topographical maps |
| History | Cross-Cultural Interactions Along the Silk Road: Printed examples of astrolabes for the unit on navigation. |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Innovation: Create an innovative object that has use in your life. One example is this Band Aid dispenser, designed in Tinkercad. |
| Music Pedagogy / Conservatory |
Cello studio: Custom cello bow hand support made with FlexPLA and designed in Tinkercad. Ideas: Saxophone mouthpiece, custom violin chin rest |
| Music Theory | Ideas: 3D models of sound waves |
| Religious Studies |
Islam: Models of Minarets and other religious structures Buddhism in India and Tibet: Creating mandalas |
| University Courses |
Public Speaking Practicum: Informative presentation on the makerspace and 3D printing. Makerspace Independent Studies: Learning about grant writing and what it takes to start, expand, and run a successful Makerspace. |
| Wriston Art Center and Galleries |
Gallery Exhibitions: Vinyl decal signs Others: Making 3D scans of collections, scanning broken objects and creating a complete replica |
More assignments will be added as they come in!