CICS Makerspace

Students in the CICS Makerspace

Located on the UMass Amherst campus in the Lederle Graduate Research Lowrise (LGRC) room A104, the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) Makerspace provides a place for all CICS community members—students, faculty, and staff—to experiment and create with access to tools, additive and subtractive fabrication machines, and material.

The makerspace provides a positive place to work on projects, learn and practice skills, or collaborate on something new. Facilities are available for: 

  • Soldering
  • Hand tools
  • 3D printing
  • Power tools
  • DIY electronics
  • Microcontrollers
  • Surface mount production
  • Laser engraving and cutting

Visit the CICS Makerspace website for more information, or stop by LGRC A104 to learn to use the available equipment.