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Makerspace - Chalon M3LAB

Join the Mount Maker Movement (M³) and help us become a community of makers, creators, innovators, and friends!

Welcome to the
M³LAB Makerspace
Guide!

Join the Mount Maker Movement (M³)
and help us become a community of
makers, creators, innovators, and friends!

m3lab entrance

 

What is a Makerspace, anyway?

Generally, a makerspace is a room or area dedicated to hands-on discovery. This space is stocked with the tools, supplies, and other resources needed to facilitate your creative projects. You may arrive with an idea (or even a half-baked idea!) and leave with a finished product. The goal of the makerspace is to further your experiential or kinesthetic learning skills and encourage your appetite for innovation and creativity!

About

The M³LAB is a space where everyone is welcome, and which inspires creativity and collaboration. Some activities will make you think critically; others will turn your thoughts into action. We support a maker culture where:

  • Everyone shares responsibility for safety.
  • We help one another and are receptive to feedback.
  • We support one another.
  • Innovation is encouraged.
  • Positive experiences are created.
  • Everyone follows the Athenian promise.

This space has been created with the support of the W.M. Keck Foundation.

The M³LAB is available for use by current MSMU students, faculty, and staff in their coursework and other MSMU related work.

Location

Located in the Charles Willard Coe Memorial Library on Chalon Campus, the M³LAB can be found on the 2nd floor near the Media Center, 24-hour study room, and individual study rooms. It is accessible by stairs or elevator and has restrooms available nearby.

Open Hours

Hours - Spring 2025

Monday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday      9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

OPEN DATES

  • Open Starting: Monday, January 27th, 2025

CLOSED DATES

  • President’s Day: Monday, February 17th
  • Spring Break: Saturday, March 8th - Sunday, March 16th
  • Easter Break: Friday, April 18th - Monday, April 21st
  • Study Days & Finals: Thursday, May 1st - Friday, May 9th
  • Summer Session: TBD

1. User Agreement

Wait!

Before using the space for the first time,

you MUST complete the M³Lab User Agreement.

 

 

Note: You only need to complete it once.

2. Reserve a Time!

Students:

Drop by any time during open hours or make a reservation for your student org, club, or group!

 

 

Faculty:

To reserve the space for your class, please contact: m3lab@msmu.edu 
 

3. Sign-In

You must sign in with this form each time you enter the makerspace.


 

Thank you!

4. Training & Safety

Training

Some equipment requires a bit of training before you use it for the first time. Please ask for assistance when using the following equipment for the first time:

  1. 3D-Printers 
  2. Laser Cutter / Engraver
  3. Sewing Machines 
  4. Embroidery Machine
  5. Soldering equipment
  6. Power handtools - specific safety training

 

Safety Station

  • First Aid Kit - bandages, etc.
  • Green/Yellow bottles - Eye Wash Station
  • Red Clipboard - Incident Reports
  • Yellow box with holes - sharps disposal for blades and needles

Questions?

Please contact us at:   m3lab@msmu.edu