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Hackathons and similar events can also work well in a makerspace. One fun idea is to host a “mini-makeathon” during which participants are put in groups and given two hours to create something. A shorter time period may lead to more people signing up because it is minimal commitment.
==Promoting and Making Connections ==
Makerspace student leaders are some of the best makerspace promotors. They invite their friends and peers to utilize and attend events in the space, and word of mouth leads to good attendance. Diversity among makerspace student leaders may help encourage diversity of attendees. <br><br> It may also be useful for a group of students to form a marketing team or policy committee specifically for the makerspace. This connects students to the space on a personal level while providing the space with valuable contributions. A marketing team has the added bonus of advertising for the space around campus! <br><br>
Additionally, faculty are a useful connection for promotion: students developing a makerspace can cater to the needs of a college by collaborating with the needs of faculty members. When a space is supported by many faculty, it is easier to build credibility and use resources across the entire campus.
