Maker Metrics: Measuring the Impact of Academic Makerspaces

By Jenn Karson We know that academic makerspaces create meaningful experiences for students, yet how do we measure this meaningful impact? Where do we start? Last fall on behalf of the UVM FabLab I attended the first International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM) at MIT. Organizers for the symposium came from MIT, Yale, Stanford, Olin, Carnegie Mellon, Case … Read more

We’re celebrating Arduino Day early this year!

    Join us on Thursday, March 30 2017! Arduino Day Open House and Demos: Stop by the UVM FabLab for Arduino demos. 122A Votey, noon – 5pm Stop by the class Interactive Design and Prototyping to see the impressive array of Arduino projects by UVM students! Hills 20, 7pm – 8pm      

Generator Makerspace has a New Home

Congratulations to University of Vermont’s Dan Harvey and the Generator Makerspace board, staff and membership for their successful and swift move to a newly renovated facility. Well done! You can check out the new space yourself at their open house the afternoon of January 18.  

3D Printed Prosthetic Hands

By: Jenna Findlay Prosthetic hands have been 3D printed, regardless of age, to aid in everyday lifestyles of those who need it. While they won’t have quite as much function as a living arm, The Unlimbited Arm is both lightweight and functional to help with day to day activities for people missing a portion of … Read more

3-D Printed Casts: Bringing Innovation to Outdated Fields

By: Cam Ruffle-Deignan Everyday thousands of people around the world sustain injuries that require a cast or brace to stabilize their fracture/ sprain and promote healing. Traditionally these casts were made of fiberglass, which is fairly light weight, but can be very abrasive and called for a set of thick padding to protect the skin. … Read more

BTV Innovation Week Kickoff

UVM INNOVATES Stories of Innovation from UVM Entrepreneurs October 17, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Davis Center, Livak Ballroom UVM is proudly kicking off Burlington’s first Innovation Week (October 17–20), an event showcasing the vibrant greater Burlington ecosystem of innovation, design, and technology. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President … Read more