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University Maker Spaces: Discovery, Optimization and Measurement of Impacts

2015-06 , Morocz, Ricardo , Levy, Bryan D. , Forest, Craig R. , Nagel, Robert L. , Newstetter, Wendy C. , Talley, Kimberly G. , Linsey, Julie S.

It is essential that modern engineers not only master engineering science and analysis, but they must also learn to drive the next generation of design, creation, and innovation. In parallel to the success of community maker spaces outside of academic settings, many universities are moving beyond traditional machine shops and building multi-disciplinary maker space design centers. This project seeks to understand and use these new environments to achieve elusive aims in engineering education such as improving at-risk student retention, fostering diverse learning environments, and promoting multi-disciplinary teams. We will also investigate the potential of maker spaces to positively influence females and minorities and thereby broaden participation in engineering. Impact will be measured through engineering design self-efficacy; retention in the engineering major; and idea generation ability. Impacts will be measured at two levels. The first level of the project will use a randomly assigned experimental design to assess the impact of early maker space engagement on females and minorities through longitudinal measurements. In the second level, we compare segment snapshots and longitudinal measurements between extensive maker space users and those with minimal exposure. We will also identify best-practice approaches and guidelines for designing maker spaces, through discussions and interviews with leaders of maker spaces from educational institution around the country.

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Sensitive and Specific Sensor Arrays for Genetic Diagnostics

2009-06-05 , Forest, Craig R.

Biotechnology research holds the promise of personalized medicine: Medical treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup. However, the prerequisite exploration of the inner workings of biological systems is in its infancy. The creation and application of instruments which can nimbly load, manipulate, and measure thousands to millions of biological samples simultaneously, more sensitively, more accurately, and more repeatably than current approaches would open the door to essential, comprehensive biological system studies. Our research group strives to develop and utilize such instruments for biomolecular analyses, with focus on genomics applications. The research effort leverage interplay between machine design, signal processing, MEMS, optics, and novel manufacturing technologies for the design of precision biological instruments. simultaneously, more sensitively, more accurately, and more repeatably than current approaches would open the door to essential, comprehensive biological system studies. Our research group strives to develop and utilize such instruments for biomolecular analyses, with focus on genomics applications. The research effort leverage interplay between machine design, signal processing, MEMS, optics, and novel manufacturing technologies for the design of precision biological instruments.

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A Review of University Maker Spaces

2015-06 , Barrett, Thomas , Pizzico, Matthew , Levy, Bryan D. , Nagel, Robert L. , Linsey, Julie S. , Talley, Kimberly G. , Forest, Craig R. , Newstetter, Wendy C.

This paper will present a review of university maker spaces compiling operational models (e.g., student-run, lab technician-run, faculty-run), pedagogical integration (e.g., capstone requiring use of Maker Spaces), and administrative details (e.g., budgeting, safety, and oversight). Based on this review of university maker spaces, a discussion will describe common trends, advances and innovations, and perceived benefits to the university community. The goal of this paper is to create a baseline of current state-of-the-art with respect to university maker spaces.

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Introduction to InVenture

2011-09-27 , Vito, Raymond P. , Forest, Craig R. , Reaves, Christopher W.

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