Middle School: Introduction to Makerspaces

Students will learn about Sally Ride Science (SRS) Makerspace and learn how to think, make, and create with their peers.

 

A makerspace is a community space where people get together to learn how to think, make, and create. In Introduction to Makerspaces, students will learn about Sally Ride Science (SRS) Makerspace. This core class will introduce the student to the software and hardware of makerspaces, such as CNC Mills, virtual and augmented reality, FDM and SLA Printers, and electronics. Additionally, this class will teach students property safety, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and handling of materials such as resin, wood, metal, and plastic. By the end of the workshop, students will be prepared and choose a maker pathway of their own.
 

What You Will Learn

Students in Middle School: Introduction to Makerspaces will:

• Understand the basics and differences of various 3D printers and the software needed to create 3D prints
• Understand the skills necessary to create Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality worlds
• Experience different materials and other mediums used to create art and tech such as plastic, metal, wood, and electronics
• Research innovative digital and physical products to understand the product development process
• Formulate ideas and product designs

Return to the Sally Ride Science online professional website here. 

Course Number: SCI-90055
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023

$199

In-class

San Diego

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• SECTION ID:

  171598

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Ballo, Phillip, MA History MLIS

  Phil Ballo is a library professional with significant involvement in maker technology. He holds master's degrees in history and in library and information sciences. Before his current career as an instructor, he worked as a freelancer using open-source software to do basic web development, graphic design, computer tech, video editing, development (Python scripts) and whatever else ended up on his plate. In addition to his freelance work, Phil has presented at the American Library Association conference multiple times. He has written several articles and book chapters on technology. Phil resides in San Diego and is working on a game using the Godot game engine.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/24/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  Please contact srs@ucsd.edu with questions.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/31/2023	Mon	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
8/1/2023	Tue	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
8/2/2023	Wed	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
8/3/2023	Thu	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
8/4/2023	Fri	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 111, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego