Comments on: Student building a better prosthetic hand at PCC’s MakerSpace

By: susan hereford

susan hereford — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:06:06 +0000

James, You knocked this one out of the park. I’m proud to say I hired you, young man. Doesn’t it seem like lifetimes ago we were checking people into the Al Gore for president event at one of the campuses, and we all dressed up because we thought, well, it’s not casual Friday so let’s look spiffy. On the other hand, Gore, the secret service and all the minions running around Vice President Gore were wearing polo shirts and dockers because they’d heard the Pacific Northwest was casual and wanted to “blend in,” so we were doing role reversals! One of many funny stories. Hope you’re following video Dave and his recent adventures …? Again, great story. Ironic it only got a silver at the district, but Gold at nationals.
Best, S

By: Congressman Blumenauer chats with civics class, MakerSpace faculty | PCC News

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:34:20 +0000

[…] was made possible in part by Intel and has produced numerous feel good stories this summer – Jordan Nickerson’s new hand and Latinas learning about wearable […]

By: Feature: Bold strategic visioning effort to map out next five years at PCC | PCC News

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:15:18 +0000

[…] All the Rage – This summer, Sylvania’s MakerSpace lab became a star. From student Jordan Nickerson fabricating his own prosthetic hand to Latinas learning about cool new technology in the Girls […]

By: Feature: Wearable Tech Series: Faculty show girls how fun engineering can be | PCC News

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:01:30 +0000

[…] can find common ground to collaborate on cool ideas. A computer science student is even making his own prosthetic hand at the […]

By: Amy Chadwick

Amy Chadwick — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:16:59 +0000

I have an 11 year old son who is incredibly creative and very interested in 3rd printing. Is there opportunity for classes in his age range?

By: Deanna Wilkinson

Deanna Wilkinson — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:56:32 +0000

Wow! That is incredible! I plan to attend these classes, and will pursue the certificate! I am a graduate of the EET program, and I am surprised that this was not promoted more amongst the EET students! I was aware of the printer, but did not know about accessing these tools. I’m glad I now know, and this opportunity will be great for everyone!

By: skyler

skyler — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:37:48 +0000

Great job, Jordan! I’m looking forward to sharing the Makerspace with such creative, driven people.

By: Gregg Meyer

Gregg Meyer — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:59:37 +0000

Thanks for all your interest! Beginning this Fall term we are going to be hosting “First Fridays” at the MakerSpace for all PCC employees. Hours are still being worked out, but we are envisioning at least four to six hours of staffed open lab time where visitors can get hands on training and work on projects of personal interest.

As staff, faculty and admistrators of PCC, you will also have open access to the lab during all open hours (schedule will be posted on the door and on the website).

Students interested in using the MakerSpace have only to register for MCH 291 (laser) or MCH 292 (3D printing) both of which are self-paced mini courses. This Winter term we also plan to begin offering a Rapid Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing interdisciplinary certificate, so if anyone is interested in learning more about that please contact me directly at gregg.meyer@pcc.edu.

Last, but not least, the MakerSpace is open this summer MWF 10-2 and T/Th 2-6. There will be cllasses and workshops running on and off, but don’t let that dissuade you from popping in (we are at the far south end of campus in the Heating Plant building)

By: Tech Talk and the Heebie Jeebies | cyndipark

Tech Talk and the Heebie Jeebies | cyndipark — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:45:03 +0000

[…] This article from the Digital Shift covers trends that were emerging in 2013 in libraries throughout the nation. I am really drawn to the idea of maker spaces, and we’ve had great success with one where I work lately. I work at a bookstore, but on a community college campus. One of the students here, utilizing our MakerSpace was able to 3D print himself a prosthetic hand! Read about his amazing story here. […]

By: James Hill

James Hill — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:13:14 +0000

Hello, you can click the MakerSpace link in the story or email makerspace@pcc.edu for more information on this. Hope this helps!