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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

M³Lab - Makerspace Hours: FALL 2023

The M³LAB is open all week, including weekends. Weekly opening hours are 9am-9pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am-4pm on Fridays. Weekend opening hours may vary so, please consult the Maker Station Appointment system before making your way to the makerspace.

Monday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

OPENING:

FALL 2023 - open starting:  Monday, August 21st, 2023

CLOSED:

  • Labor Day: Monday, September 4th
  • Holy Spirit Liturgy: Tuesday, September, 12th (11:30 am - 2 pm) only
  • Fall Break: Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd
  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 26th
  • Study Days and Finals: closed starting November 30th
  • Winter Break: closed

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:

Reserve a time slot at the Maker Station of your choice!

 

 

Faculty:

To reserve the space for your class, please contact: M3LabBooking@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

To use some of the equipment, you must take a safety quiz before you use it for the first time.

Equipment that requires a safety quiz is listed below:

  • Makita saws

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