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Learning Opportunities for Everyone

Personalized Learning

As part of the new era of personalized learning the makerspace provides a hands-on learning environment in which classroom learning meets real world application in a variety of ways. The space allows students individually or as project teams to explore areas of deeper learning and interest on their own. From a simple learning experience to deep dives and research the makerspace provides opportunities to grow your skill set, bring projects to life, and shape the future in ways no other space can.

Maker Academies and Series

Originally brought to life as part of the launching of the first open 3D printing program at UTEP in early 2016; the academy series explores current topics and projects within a given area. The academy series is open to all faculty, staff, and students interested in learning about a wide range of makerspace technologies and methodologies from 3D cloud based printing, Internet of Things, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Laser Engraving, and many more. Click here to see our current academies and series that are taking place in GAIA.

E-Portfolio Series

E-Portfolio Series

A series focused on designing and creating digital portfolios.
Arduino Series

Arduino Series

From the basics of Arduino to more complex project this series is about the varied uses of Arduinos in makerspace projects.
Laser Engraving and Cutting Series

Laser Engraving and Cutting Series

The varied uses of laser engravers and cutters. From how it works to how to use it.
Cybersecurity Series

Cybersecurity Series

A look at the many ways cybersecurity is impacting society. From securing your smart things to checking your projects for security holes; the cybersecurity track takes a look at all things in the digital realm of security.
Guru Gatherings

Guru Gatherings

On select dates and times in the makerspace experts will be on hand to consult with on a specific topic. Bring your tough questions and get help from a subject Guru. Check the makerspace calendar to see what topic Gurus are scheduled to stop in and when. 

Game Design Series

Game Design Series

Learn about Unity and Game Design from gamification of courses to building AR/VR and full-fledged video games.
Raspberry Pi Series

Raspberry Pi Series

The Raspberry Pi has hundred of uses; come and explore some of the many projects you can create with a Pi.
Electronics and Circuits Series

Electronics and Circuits Series

Learn about circuit design, digital logic, and a wide range of electronics in this series.
Student Org Meetups

Student Org Meetups

Student organization meetups are a specially designed series to engage your student org membership. Offerings range from custom workshops/events to presenting to the larger maker community about your memberships' expertise and skills. Contact us at gaia@utep.edu to discuss student organization meetup opportunities.
Internet of Things Series

Internet of Things Series

IoT is expanding at a rapid rate. This series is focused on everything from how to setup an Amazon Alexa to creating your own smart assistants and IoT devices.
E-Sports, Gamification, And Learning

E-Sports, Gamification, And Learning

In the rapidly growing world of collegiate E-sports come and see what it is all about. On a few select evenings throughout the semester choose to take part in the world of E-sports with the EP Honey Badgers and maybe even compete for scholarships and other prizes.
MySQL, HTML, and PHP

MySQL, HTML, and PHP

Learn about all things MySQL, web building, and PHP scripting. From basics of database design to more advanced full-fledged PHP interfaces come and get a head start with this series.

Tools, Services, Etc

3D Cloud-Based Printing

3D Cloud-Based Printing

3D cloud-based printing allows you to design wherever you are and send jobs to print at our facility from remote locations. The UTEP GAIA space currently has the second largest number of 3D-cloud based printing users in the nation.

3D Resin Printing

3D Resin Printing

Create high-resolution parts at a fraction of the cost and footprint of industrial 3D printers. Scale your prototyping projects with desktop stereolithography using our Form Labs 2 printer. Used by companies such as Sony, Tesla, Ford, Boeing and Google.
Laser Engraving and Cutting

Laser Engraving and Cutting

Carve, etch, cut, and engrave dozens of materials to bring your ideas to life.

CNC

CNC

CNC Machining is a process used in the manufacturing sector that involves the use of computers to control machine tools. Tools that can be controlled in this manner include lathes, mills, routers and grinders. The CNC in CNC machining stands for Computer Numerical Control. GAIA has a CNC router for your use. 

Unity

Unity

Unity software, while originally built around gaming experiences, has now become a standard in the automotive, architectural, engineering, construction, and film industries. Unity is also an emerging tool which is utilized to give artificial intelligence bots a human like appearance. 

Fusion 360

Fusion 360

Fusion 360 which is used for CAM, engineering simulations, as well as designing in a wide ranges of fields. It is one of the best known products for generative design.  

Maya® 3D

Maya® 3D

Professional software used for animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering. It is used in industry for animation, special effects environments, motion graphics, virtual reality, and character creation.

Arduino

Arduino

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for anyone making interactive projects. Arduino senses the environment by receiving input from sensors, and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and actuators.

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi

A low-cost, high-performance computer that people use to learn, solve problems and create unique solutions. Many of the current IoT projects start on prototyping on either a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino. 

Circuit Printing

Circuit Printing

Development platforms have become the easiest starting point for many projects. Take your breadboard projects to the next level with our Voltera circuit printer. 

MySQL Series

MySQL Series

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS).

AR/VR hardware (coming soon)

AR/VR hardware (coming soon)

AR/VR hardware (coming soon)

Soldering Stations

Soldering Stations

Soldering is a process in which two or more items are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. Unlike welding, soldering does not involve melting the work pieces and is used in a wide range of electronics projects. 

Yamaha LS Audio Mixers

Yamaha LS Audio Mixers

These lightweight digital live-sound consoles have recallable head amps, a built-in USB memory recorder/player, and stunning sound quality for mixing audio. 

Internet of Things IoT Prototyping

Internet of Things IoT Prototyping

Learn to quickly design and test devices using a range of tools/software including Node Red, MQTT, Mosquitto and others.