Williams College maintains a strong relationship with the local education community through the Center for Learning in Action. CLiA facilitates faculty and students working with local schools to research different … Continue reading
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
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
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
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 it makes life a bit … Continue reading
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
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
Fusion 360 is a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling platform that blends computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering (CAE) in a single environment. It equips users with an … Continue reading
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
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
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
When you walk into the Makerspace this summer, you might notice a few new additions that don’t quite look “new.” That’s the point. This summer, the Makerspace team of Divine … Continue reading
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
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
This June, the Williams College Makerspace and the Hopper Science Center’s Machine Shop teamed up to deliver hands-on training for the Summer Science Program (SSP), an intensive experience that welcomes … Continue reading