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<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University. Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture. Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset. They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in. This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions. Cost can be a limiting factor for many students. Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation
== How to get it started? ==