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MIRA (Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics) Conference

MIRA 2023

Advanced Program 
 

Time (Pacific) Presentations
9:00a-9:10a Welcome
9:10a-10:10a

[9:10a] This Space is for Everyone: Creating Welcoming MakerSpaces in Academic Libraries
Emily Wesling, Northern Arizona University
Meredith Brown, Northern Arizona University

AND

[9:40a] Making For All: Accessibility in the makerspace
Nick Grainger, University of Nevada, Reno
10:10a-10:20a Break
10:20a-11:20a

[10:20a] From the Margins to the Center: What Underrepresented Communities Notice and Feel in (VR) Makerspaces
Maggie Melo, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Rachel Rodney, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

AND

[10:50a] Women’s Maker Program: Improving Gender Equity in STEM
Fang Yi, University of Virginia
11:20a-11:30a Break
11:30a-12:30p

[11:30a] Mudd Makerspace Production Studio
Kim Neal, Harvey Mudd College

AND

[12:00p] Digitization with 3D Scanning
Alvaro Alvarez, University of California, Riverside
Brendon Wheeler, University of California, Riverside
12:30p-1:30p Lunch
1:30p-2:30p

[1:30p] How to Incorporate Music into Your Makerspace using Older Technology
Herbert Midgley, Stephen F. Austin State University

AND

[2:00p] Risk & Reward: Filament Recycling and Sustainability Explored
Alyssa Wharton, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Cole Morgan, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
2:30p-2:40p

Break
2:40p-3:40p

[2:40] Animakerspace and the future of Making!
Patrick Dooley, Mt. San Jacinto College

AND

[3:10p] Maker Mapping
Iyan Sandri-Barrera, University of Redlands
Kavita Rajah-Boyer, University of Redlands
3:40p-3:50p Break
3:50p-4:50p

[3:50p] Instructional Learning Guides in Makerspaces
Jimmy Gonzalez-Vicker, Skokie Public Library

AND

[4:20p] Incorporating Makerspace into Academic Programs at the Houston Community College
Rumela Bose, Houston Community College
Dr. Brian Mahon, Houston Community College

 

July 12, 2023 
9:30am at University of California, Riverside

   Thank you to  for hosting this event and to our sponsor   ConvergeOne Logo 

University of California, Riverside will host our first ever MIRA Local Meet Up! 

The goal for the meet up is to connect, discuss and learn from each other.

Schedule:

Time Session

9a-9:30a

 Breakfast
9:30a-10a Welcome and Introduction
10a-10:45a

Round Table Discussions #1

  1. 3D printing and Math: Joan Horvath, Trainers and consultants in 3D printing: https://www.nonscriptum.com/ 

  2. Student Workers Management: Sanjeet Mann, Systems and Discovery Librarian, California State University, San Bernardino

  3. Accessibility in Makerspace: Ariel Benjamin, (Smith College student, Design Thinking Initiative Partner and Harvey Mudd College Makerspace Intern)

  4. Equipment Check Out: Eva M. Cohen, Learning Commons Lead, California State University, Northridge 
10:45-10:55a Break
10:55a-11:40a

Round Table Discussions #2

  1. 3D printing and Math: Joan Horvath, Trainers and consultants in 3D printing: https://www.nonscriptum.com/ 

  2. Student Workers Management: Sanjeet Mann, Systems and Discovery Librarian, California State University, San Bernardino

  3. Accessibility in Makerspace: Ariel Benjamin, (Smith College student, Design Thinking Initiative Partner and Harvey Mudd College Makerspace Intern)

  4. Sustainability: Christopher Dixon, Library Systems Specialist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
11:40a-11:50p Closing 
11:50a-12p Tour of the Creat'R Lab Makerspace - Group #1
12p-12:20p Tour of the Creat'R Lab Makerspace - Group #2
12:30p No host and casual lunch

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