The Maker Open Lab (MOL) is a learning space for creative exploration of STEM. The goal of the space is to provide a learning environment for students to explore STEM from a variety of vantage points. We want it to appeal to those who are advanced in STEM as well as those who are just curious. It is trans-disciplinary by design, with STEM-specific equipment as well as aspects of an art studio, a wood shop, and a classroom. If you or your group would like to use the space, please let us know. 

Location, Hours, and Access

Chemistry 202

Building Hours (800AM - 1030PM M-F, some weekends)

Access available by card swipe with orientation (link below).

All are welcome!

We welcome the STEM-curious as well as the STEM-focused. The space is designed to grow and change to meet the needs of communities who use it, so please feel free to let us know if you have specific ideas or needs. 

Access and Reservations

Card swipe access is available via a brief safety orientation. Schedule using the button below.

To reserve the space, email Jason.

View the reservation calendar. 

Available Tools

See our list of available tools here.

Safety in a Maker Space

Solder Fumes

Our spaces use only lead-free solder. We have fume extractors, which we strongly encourage our makers to use. When the fume extractors are on and positioned properly above the soldering area, the measured concentration of PNOC (Particles Not Otherwise Classified) maxes out at 0.1 mg/M^3 with an average of 0.033. This is well below the established safe limit of 3.0 mg/M^3. Read the report and see the data here.

Read the safety guide for soldering here.