Academic Blog Posts

A screenshot showcasing the Prusa Connect web portal for a Prusa XL printer.

How We Added Webcams to our 3D Printers

By Elena Sore | July 7, 2025

Written by Alice Sore ’27 The Importance of Remote Monitoring This past academic year, I enabled remote monitoring for our Prusa XL and Prusa MK3S printers. I did this because … Continue reading

Contents of upcycled mending kit includes a block printed "Strive for Zero Waste" by Leni Fried of the Old Stone Mill Center.

Life After Williams: Stitching Memories Workshop

By Aracely Watson | May 12, 2025

As a Resident Director, one of my responsibilities is to plan and execute a Life After Williams (LAW) event. LAW events are designed to teach students practical skills that will … Continue reading

Mohammad Faizaan '23

Alumni Reflection: My Experience in the Makerspace (Mohammad Faizaan ’23)

By Mohammad Faizaan | May 8, 2025

During the tour of campus at First Days my freshman year, I heard that Sawyer Library had a room full of 3D printers, a VR headset, video gaming rooms, and … Continue reading

LIFT Program at the Makerspace

By Divine Uwimana | April 10, 2025

The Learning Interventions for Teens (LIFT) program is a mentorship-based program held at Williams every winter study. This program pairs Williams College students with teenagers involved with the Berkshire County … Continue reading

Soft Robots, Hard Ideas: Injection Molding Potential at a Liberal Arts College

By Danny Hinh | April 5, 2025

You might think that silicone injection molding sounds like something reserved for manufacturing plants. Yet, here at the Williams College Makerspace, we can find ways to bring this exciting technology … Continue reading

Printing History: Bringing The Beaver Mill Back to Life

By Danny Hinh | March 27, 2025

Inspiration to Creation The first time the digital blueprint of the Beaver Mill appeared on my computer screen, I could hardly imagine it becoming real. This historic site, standing quietly … Continue reading

Side view of the final 3D printed tenon, after post-processing, weighs about 20 pounds

Bringing the Past to Life with 3D Printing

By Harris Longfield | March 10, 2025

Background College campuses hold a wealth of history, blending the stories of their institutions and community with those of the wider world. The epitome of this fascinating history can be … Continue reading

Neoclassical Modernist Home in Rome, Italy

Makerspace Shoutout from Jack Murphy

By Jack Murphy | February 19, 2025

Thank you to the Makerspace! The Makerspace empowered me, somebody with no model-building experience, to create an architectural model of a home in Rome, Italy that I am proud of—they … Continue reading

First Complete Print of Beetle Device

Bug Off! (Part 2)

By Catherine Li | February 18, 2025

The Journey of the Beetle Device Project At the heart of Williams College lies the vibrant Community Garden, a space teeming with life. However, like any thriving garden, it faces … Continue reading

Reviving an Ancient Way of Printing

By John Stepher Sabio | December 12, 2024

What is this Block? The Tibetan wooden printing block at the heart of this project is a rare artifact estimated to be 100-200 years old, historically used to create prayer … Continue reading

The NanoBot with its new enclosure.

Local ChatGPT: A Board Enclosure for Williams’ Micro AI

By John Stepher Sabio | October 10, 2024

Imagine tinkering with a Generative AI. The orthodoxical scenario with Generative AI is that you ask it a question and it gives you an answer. But this time, rather than … Continue reading

Benchys on Benches and Sailors on Shelves

By Danny Hinh | October 10, 2024

The objectives of this project were to 1) build a 3D model and print from scratch to accumulate hands-on CAD and prototyping experience for future modeling and printing projects, and … Continue reading

From Summer Sunshine to STEM Making: Makerspace’s Reflections on a Season of Innovation

By Divine Uwimana | October 8, 2024

Written by: Qi Wang ’26, Divine Uwimana ’27, Divya Sijwali’ 28. What happens when you mix a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of STEM magic, and a whole lot of … Continue reading

Alums touring the Makerspace on Alumni Reunion (June 7-8, 2024)

Alumni Reunion Weekend at the Makerspace

By Divine Uwimana | October 2, 2024

During the sunny and pleasant reunion weekend of June 7th and 8th, the Makerspace was bustling, offering tours and hands-on making experiences to over 200 Williams alums and their families. … Continue reading

Spinning Tales : Arduino Turntable Step-by-Step Tutorial (Part 2)

By Tashrique Ahmed | June 26, 2024

Welcome back to my deep dive into the creation of a low-cost DIY Arduino turntable designed for photogrammetry enthusiasts. In this continuation, I will share a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of … Continue reading