7th Street Studio & MakerSpace
Bucknell University’s destination to design, make, and create.
Maker-E
Learn about and work on electronics, programming, and similar projects.
Mooney Lab
Student project space with tools for fabrication, laser cutting and 3D printing
Getting Started
Gain access to all three Makerspaces by following these steps:
- Read the Bucknell Makerspace User Agreement
- Complete the Bucknell Makerspaces Access Training Module by watching the short video and finishing the quiz with a score of 100%.
The quiz will be graded automatically, you will need to retake the quiz until you score 100%.
Once you pass, you will get 24/7 access to the Mooney Lab and Maker-E using your Bucknell ID card (takes about 1 business day to process). The 7th Street Makerspace does not require card access to enter.
Each Makerspace has their own training for using the equipment. Read their website or visit the space to start making!
The Nifty Idea Fund
The Nifty Idea Fund is intended to support student-developed projects by providing funding for purchasing supplies and equipment. You can request up to $500 to work on a project that you’d like to develop. The process is simple. First, find a faculty or staff member willing to serve as your advisor on the project. Their role is basically to help you out if you have design/development questions. Next, estimate your budget. Finally, fill out the proposal form. It’ll take five minutes. Once you’ve done this your proposal will be reviewed by the PDL Steering Committee, which will determine whether the project should be funded.