Past UoR Projects

Maker Mapping

Professor: Kavita Rajah-Boyer

Course: Soil Science

Tools:

3D printer
Lasercutter

Description: Students research a topic related to soil science. The students then found a map, consulted with the makerspace staff, and used an appropriate makerspace tool to create a physical representation of the data. Students then presented about the project in class. This Project was presented at the 2023 Mira Conference.

Japanese Animatronics

Professor: Masako Nunn

Tools:

SPARK-E
Showforge

Description: Students programmed the SPARK-E animatronic to present information in Japanese. These presentations where 10-15 minutes long, and had to be about Japanese cultural. Learn more about the project in our Faculty Success Stories. This Project was presented at the 2022 Mira Conference.

Mecca Tour

Professor: John Glover

Tools:

Merge Headsets
Google Earth VR
NYT VR

Description: Students participated in two VR experiences. In the first students used the Merge headsets to watch a New York Times produced VR story on the Hajj. The students then explored Mecca through Google Earth VR, flying over the space and exploring the various street views available.

Sculpture

Professor: Raul Acero

Tools:

Clay
TinkerCad
3D printer
3D scanner
medium

Description: Students produced a draft sculpture that was then scanned using the 3D scanner. Once digitized the students used TinkerCad or medium to edit the sculpture. Finaly the sculptures were printed and the students went through critique. Learn more About the project in our Faculty Success Stories.

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