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The === Betaversity Beta Box === Betaversity has already worked with a UC Merced leadership circle sister school, UC Davis. It has three ideas set precedent for working with the University of California system, and more beneficially, can provide a Beta Box. Beta Boxes are storage containers that have been modified to create be self-contained maker labs in themselves. A Beta Box creates several solutions for bringing a maker space, which may modify existing resources or introduce a need for new facilitiesto UC Merced:  *Customizable*Easily implementable*Addresses limited space concerns

#Betaversity Beta Box#Modify Boxes are customizable to the space that they are in, and can be adjusted to fit the specific needs of UC Merced's campus. Because they have been pre-built and exist in standalone containers, they are also easily implementable and can be introduced immediately. Finally, Beta Boxes address limited space concerns in that no new buildings or existing ESL Lab or unused space#Integrate needs to be built in order to implement. Regardless of whether UC Merced chooses to utilize the Beta Box, Betaversity will be an invaluable resource for developing UC Merced's maker space into new building. 

=== Betaversity Beta Box Modify Existing Space === Currently a space with similar goals of encouraging innovation exists on UC Merced's campus, and that is the Engineering Service Learning lab. However, it is only open to students currently enrolled in ESL. This lab could be modified to incorporate more of the features typical for maker spaces including simple arts and crafts supplies, and welcoming the rest of the campus to use the lab through various events, which will be mentioned below. If open to the student body at large, the lab would allow students to have a common meeting place to work on creating, designing, etc.  Other space remains seasonally unused, for example, the art spaces in the Social Sciences and Management building. Although sometimes occupied, this space is mostly unused and sits empty until the faculty currently in charge decide to display art. This gallery space is easily accessible on the first floor of the building and would be an ideal location to modify to establish a maker's space.  === Integrate Maker Space into New Buildings ===

Betaversity has already worked with a UC Merced sister school, UC Davis. It has set precedent The last option for working with the University implementation of California system, and more beneficially, can provide a Beta Box. Beta Boxes are storage containers maker's space is to find a way to incorporate its design into future buildings that have been modified the administration is planning to build on campus. This is likely the most long-term option of the three but can also be self-contained maker labs in themselves. A Beta Box creates several solutions the most feasible as it would allow for bringing the consultation of Betaversity to help design and budget the integration of a maker space . It would also allow for more planning to occur as well as the opportunity for funding specific to this end. However, funding is limited for even the planned expansion of the UC Mercedcampus and even then, is not even secured for the existing buildings the administration is planning to build.