Students share experiences with quadcopters, circuitry at February’s Maker...
Jake Smith (left) and Alex Simoneaux (right) share their experiences with making at February’s Maker Meetup. Makerspaces, quadcopters and circuitry that syncs lighting to music: it sounds very...
View ArticleDr. Alan Russell leads instruction in the art of kirigami during #MakeElon...
Dr. Alan Russell of the mathematics department is no stranger to the complex shapes and masterful folds of origami. This past winter term, he taught a upper-level general studies course all about the...
View ArticleStudents introduced to circuitry at #MakeElon workshop
What do chickens, fire trucks, and alarm clocks have in common? They are all among the projects created during a #MakeElon workshop featuring Legos and LittleBits electronics. During the workshop,...
View ArticleExploring 3D printing during #MakeElon workshop
One of Elon’s 3D printers at the #MakeElon workshop. Photo by Dan Reis. You may have noticed the large black cart standing in the corner of Belk Library by the Writing Center. On top sits a 3D printer....
View ArticleFaculty and staff explore maker technologies at #MakeElon luncheon
Participants learn about circuits with electric ink. Photo by Dan Reis. Even though the #MakeElon luncheon had already been in full swing for about 20 minutes, the sandwiches and cookies had not been...
View ArticleElon celebrates National Day on Writing
Elon is gearing up to celebrate the seventh annual National Day on Writing (NDoW) this Tuesday, October 20. During the NDoW, educators and students across the United States connect to share their...
View ArticleElon’s Maker Hub at the largest maker faire in NC
Photo by Leena Dahal. On Saturday, April 23, Elon students, faculty, and staff participated in the Burlington Mini Maker Faire. The event drew thousands of people of all ages to the Holly Hill Mall,...
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