[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello Blue Demons! The Office of Student Engagement is hosting a virtual contest to continue DePaul's annual gnome tradition. From Feb. 24th - 28th, students will be able to create an avatar and travel around a virtual space to find hidden gnomes within the map and chat with other Blue Demons. Once a student finds a gnome they will be able to complete a form and enter to...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Discussion Topics and Brain Storming from the University of Wisconsin's "Green Makerspace" Meeting Partnerships can help direct what types of materials are being purchased and used as well as how waste is directed in and out of makerspaces 3D printing causes most visible waste due to : Inexperienced users 3D printing Failed prints/machine problems People leaving prints / never collecting prints People printing without putting...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In collaboration with our friends at Chicago Public Schools' Lane Tech, the IRL is running a pilot program 3D printer club beginning February 24th. The club will meet once a week on Wednesday from 3:30pm-4:30pm until the end of the academic year. During our meetings, we'll cover building Creality Ender 3 3D printers and modifying them. In turn, we'll send you a free 3D printer, and...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Know any Dr. Who fans? Celebrate the upcoming Anniversary of the first episode airing in November 23rd 1963 with some remote 3D prints. Utilize our remote resources with our print form http://irl.depaul.edu/remote-fabrication/ . Thingiverse is full of talented 3D modelers who create fun designs for anyone to print for free. Here are some ideas below. If you have any questions about how to send in files, make...
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Hey, everyone! With DePaul’s campuses closed down, we know there are a lot of students who don’t have access to the resources they usually would. As one of those resources, we’re looking for ways to fill those gaps. Right now, though we can’t provide physical tools, we can help you out on the digital side! Our spaces use a lot of programs, which are very accessible...
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