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'''WikiGuide: How to Create a 100% Student Run Makerspace'''

'''Introduction'''

Meet Nathan LaWarre, a student from Western Michigan University. Nathan is an active student on his campus and like many [[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb~~|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG~~]]students from different universities, he is interested in bringing people from interdisciplinary backgrounds together. With his strong interest in creating an environment where students can ideate, build projects and learn, Nathan and his club, Innovation Club, created this collaborative work space at his university known as a “makerspace.”

As a creative and innovative work space, a makerspace is an accessible place where students are able to use multiple tools and resources. Whether it’s making your project idea come to life or learning a different skill, makerspaces give students the creative freedom to explore and produce tangible objects. In a student run makerspace, only students are responsible for managing and utilizing the facilities. For Nathan, creating a student run makerspace meant working with the right people and consistent planning in order to execute their vision for a successful work space.

'''~~~~How to get started~~~~'''

<li><u~~>Get inspired and Get Involved~~~~<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li>Does your campus have a makerspace already? If so, try and get a position and help out! Nathan was able to help his makerspace by taking the lead on social media. He used that as a tool to get the space's name out to students and keep them updated. The first step to turning your makerspace into a student run makerspace is you and the energy and time you will bring to the group.~~</li>

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<li><u~~>If you need a space, you’re gonna have to work hard but don't be discouraged!~~~~<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li>Talk to faculty at your university and ask them for opinions and advice. Often times they can point you in a good direction~~~~</li><li>Make a list of what you want to see in that space and dream big! 3D printers, machine equipment, project supplies like popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, or hand tools and raw materials, at this stage don't let the budget be a deterrent. Think about what students will use and how it will benefit them. Here's a few items that Nathan found important for building his space: Arduino Mini Computers 3d Printers AutoCad Raspberry Pis Hand Tools 4-5 Computers~~~~</li><li>Find the proper building for your space. What will ~~studentsbe~~ studentsbe doing in your space? Doing homework, hanging out, building large-scale projects?~~<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">

<li>Finding an appropriate room is a key step in creating an atmosphere that enables the activities you envision. You can run data on the availability of rooms on your campus in order to propose a space that you think is least utilized. Networking with organizations that you think might have unutilized space is also an excellent option (like libraries). Planning for extra space is a good idea, as it will give your users room to move around, and your makerspace room to grow. (How big do you think your makerspace will need to be in 5 years?) Nathan would like to see his space grow to around 1600 sqft in his five-year plan.</li>

<li>Consider holding events in your space - students will learn where you are and faculty may be more inclined to support</li>

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