NCSU Libraries will host a series of hands-on workshops and public talks by guest lecturers intended to increase and sustain gender diversity in the Libraries Makerspace. This was made possible when NCSU Libraries received a $2,500 University Diversity Mini-Grant from the NC State Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity.

The “Making Space” series aims to target women in STEM fields and is a collaborative initiative between NCSU Libraries Makerspaces, NC State’s Women in Science and Engineering Village, College of Textiles faculty and the College of Engineering’s Women in Engineering Program. 

Organizers for the “Making Space” series hope that it will close the gender gap in STEM fields by raising awareness among women about how to access tools and technology. They also hope the events will serve as a networking opportunity for women in the NC State community and create a more comfortable atmosphere for first-time users. 

Makerspace is an area at D.H. Hill and Hunt libraries that includes services that offer access to tools including 3-D printers, laser cutters, electronics prototyping platforms, and workstations and sewing machines. 

The calendar of events is to the right:

Tuesday, Feb. 2

Video Games, Psychology, and the User Experience with Dr. Celia Hodent (Epic Games)

D.H. Hill Library Auditorium

4p.m.-5p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

User Experience in Video Game Design

D.H. Hill Library Auditorium

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 31

Teknikio Founder Deren Guler: Engineering an Engineering Toolset for Girls — and Boys Too

D.H. Hill Library Technology Sandbox

3 p.m.-4p.m.

Thursday, March 31

Future Wearables

D.H. Hill Library Technology Sandbox

6p.m.-9p.m.