Subject Guides: MIRA (Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics) Conference: MIRA 2020

July 16, 2020

9a-4p Pacific Daylight Time

View the program below:

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have some changes in our keynote.

The keynote will now be replaced by two opening sessions.

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Full program, available here
Welcome and Opening Sessions Opening Session #1 Presented by: Dr. Alexandra Burrel Opening Session #2 Presented by: Denis Petrov
Session 1A Session 1A: Esports: Partnerships and Community Building Presented by: Anna Speth, Pepperdine University, Librarian for Emerging Technology and Digital Projects Landon Phillips, Pepperdine University, Co-director for the Genesis Lab and Lead Instructional Designer
Session 1B Session 1B: Reaching Far and Wide - Getting the biggest return on your Makerspace investment Presented by: Brian Palmer, Washington College, Director of Digital Media Services Ande Hearn, Washington College, Assistant Director of Digital Media Services Session 1B: Creating a maker culture on the campus of Moreno Valley College and City of Moreno Valley Presented by: ason Kennedy, Moreno Valley College, Makerspace Project Supervisor Donnell Layne, Moreno Valley College, Co-founder and COO of Bridging the Gap Abraham Cifuentes, Moreno Valley College, iMake Innovation Center’s Learning Center Assistant Gerardo Serrano, Moreno Valley College, iMake Innovation Center Staff Melissa Valenzuela, Moreno Valley College, Makerspace Student Worker Shukerrah Palmer, Moreno Valley College, Makerspace Student Worker
Session 1C Session 1C: Collaborations Across Disciplines: Making in Mathematics Presented by: Sowmya Rajendran, Collin College, Makerspace Assistant
Session 1D Session 1D: Pursuing Social Justice through Makerspaces Presented by: Sanjeet Mann, University of Redlands, Arts & Systems Librarian
Session 2A Session 2A: Engaging Youth in your University Library Makerspace Presented by: Jane Crayton, University of Wyoming, Makerspace Coordinator
Session 2B Session 2B: Try, Try Again: how rapid prototyping adds value nonSTEM disciplines Presented by: Elizabeth O’Brien, University of Toronto Scarborough, Makerspace Librarian Christina Ferrari, George Brown College, LLC Web Support & Outreach Mary-Grace Capobianco, University of Toronto Scarborough, Acquisitions Technician
Session 2C Session 2C: Voicing Concern: Sharing Critical Theories, Reflections and Practices for Re-making the Library Makerspace Presenters: Jennifer Nichols, University of Arizona, Director of CATalyst Studios Maggie Melo, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Assistant Professor, UNC School of Information and Library Science Brianna Marshall, University of California, Riverside, Director of Research Services
Session 2D Session 2D: Qualitative Assessment Strategies for Your Makerspace Presented by: Katy B. Mathuews, Ohio University, Head of Collections Assessment & Access Daniel J. Harper, Ohio University, Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture
Session 3A Session 3A: Multifaceted Makerspace Training: Our Experiences and Methods Presenters: Angela M. Vanden Elzen, Lawrence University, Reference & Learning Technologies Librarian and Assistant Professor Kelvin Maestre, Lawrence University, Makerspace Student Assistant
Session 3B Session 3B: Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations Presented: Sarah Nagle, Miami University, Creation and Innovation Services Librarian Session 3B: Incorporating Makerspace into Psychology Classes Presented by: Susan Geffen, University of La Verne, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Psychology Amy Jiang, University of La Verne, Library Technology Coordinator
Session 3C Session 3C: Keepin’ it Real: AR, VR, and MR for Instruction and Learning Presented by: Elena Rodriguez, College of Charleston, Instruction Coordinator Jolanda-Pieta van Arnhem, College of Charleston, Scholars Studio Librarian
Session 3D Session 3D: Deciphering Complex Data for Making & Media Presented by: Scott McAvoy, University of California, San Diego, Digital Media Lab Manager Dylan Romero, University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Makers Lab Manager
Session 4A Session 4A: Crafting Archival Research and Learning: Zines and Mobile Maker Kits Presented by: Bridgett Kathryn Pride, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library, Research Librarian Session 4A: Assemblage: Media produced art + crafting Presented by: Jennifer Vanderpool, University of La Verne, Artist and Visiting Lecturer Danielle De Luna, University of La Verne, Makerspace Student Assistant
Session 4B Session 4B: Michigan Neuroprosthetics Presented by Stef Reamer, University of Michigan, Design Lab Intern Allison Wilcox, University of Michigan, Student Kiana Sadri, University of Michigan, Student
Session 4C Session 4C: Creative Program Evaluation that Raises Diverse Voices and Provides Actionable Feedback Presented by: Lisa Regalla, Regallium Consulting, LLC, CEO Tamara Evans, Kings County Library, Digital Services Librarian Charlie Arthur, San Luis Obispo Library, Teen & Adult Services Libarian Scott Burg, Senior Researcher, Rockman Metal et al
Session 4D Session 4D: Makerspaces making student staff into leaders Presented by: Nancy Cunningham, University of Oregon, Director of Branch Libraries Melissa Galvan, University of Oregon, Lead Student Assistant
Session 5A Session 5A: Telling The Story Of Your Makerspace Presented by: Dylan Romero, University of San Francisco, UCSF Makers Lab Manager
Session 5B Session 5B: The Ecological Quest Presented by: Jie Tian, California State University, Fullerton, Research Librarian
Session 5C Session 5C: Bridging Equity in Making: One County System’s Journey in Serving both Rural and Urban Patrons Presented by: Kevin Tolley, Solano County Library, Supervising Librarian Amelia Vander Heide, Solano County Library, Supervising Librarian Session 5C: Growing CTE/STEM Teachers in Makerspaces Presented by: Maura Devlin-Clancy, City College of San Francisco, Maker Coordinator and Faculty Kathleen White, City College of San Francisco, Teacher Prep Center Coordinator and Faculty
Session 5D Session 5D: Breaking the Mold (or Not): Promoting Innovation Through Creativity Within a Health Sciences Makerspace Presented by: Jenny Tai, University of California, San Francisco, Makers Lab Technician Scott Drapeau, University of California, San Francisco, Makers Lab Designer