Office Hours
The Warrior Fab Lab hosts regular “Office Hours” specifically for faculty, providing an open and casual space to connect, share ideas, and explore possibilities. These sessions are an opportunity to discuss anything from Fab Lab equipment and emerging technology trends to strategies for incorporating maker tools into classes, support for personal projects, or collaboration on new initiatives. Whether you’re curious about what the lab can offer, looking for inspiration, or simply want to chat with colleagues in a creative environment, office hours are a welcoming time to drop in and start a conversation.
Schedule:
Mondays, 1-2pm
Facilitators:
Jake Weigel, Professor of Art + Director of the Warrior Fab Lab
Adam Devitt, Associate Professor of Teacher Education + Director of Maker Pedagogy + K12 Outreach
Class Assignment and Project Support
We are continually improving the resources to make it easier for faculty to use the Fab Lab for class use.
If you’re interested in using the Warrior Fab Lab for class use, please fill out a Class Visitation form.
The Class Visitation form can be found on the Fab Lab’s homepage, under “Class”. Once submitted, we will be in contact for consultation for project ideas, material use, and other logistics.
We are currently working to make all relevant information available on our website. Check back for more information soon. For guidance, questions or more information, please contact us at FabLab@csustan.edu.
General Workshops
The Warrior Fab Lab offers a variety of hands-on workshops designed to help students, faculty, and staff explore tools, technologies, and creative skills, from 3D printing and laser cutting to electronics, design software, AI and more. These sessions are open to all skill levels and are a great way to gain practical experience, complete class projects, or pursue personal interests. To view upcoming workshops and register, simply log in to Warrior Life, search for “Fab Lab” under events, and select the workshop that fits your schedule. Registration is quick and ensures your spot in the session, as space is often limited.
Schedule:
Visit Warrior Life for Information and Registration
Facilitators:
Warrior Fab Lab Student Assistants
“3D Printing for Any Class” Workshops
Learn what the Warrior Fab Lab's 3D printing resources are available for classes. This workshop will discuss a basic overview of 3D printing, how to find and/or create 3D models, and how to use educational resources within the Fab Lab for a class project. Participants can expect to have all of the tools needed to develop a class project regardless of area of study and the material fees waived for class use this year.
Schedule:
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Tuesday, September 16, 3 – 4:30pm
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Friday, September 19, 11am – 12:30pm
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Thursday September 25, 9 – 10:30am
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Monday, September 29, 12 – 1:30pm
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Wednesday, September 24, 3:30 – 5pm (ONLINE)
Please register here. If you’re not able to find a time that works, please let us know your general availability in the comments section of the registration form!
Facilitators:
Jake Weigel & Melissa Parga, Warrior Fab Lab Coordinator
Faculty Learning Community
An opportunity for enhancing your pedagogical practices through a Faculty Learning Community through the Warrior Fab Lab. This FLC will help participants think about teaching and learning focused on innovative design for new technology in the classroom including 3D print, laser cutting and use of AI in curriculum design and processes.
The goals for participants in this FLC are to:
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Learn about and develop a project or modify course curriculum that involves the new Warrior Fab Lab processes and equipment
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Gain collegial support for teaching innovative design with digital making processes across disciplines
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Work collaboratively to identify and design pedagogical approaches to teach students by investigating possible projects together
Schedule:
Dates TBD based on participants availability. Please register here by September 12.
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Week 1 (9/22): Participant Introductions, Overview of the Fab Lab& Goals of the FLC; Introduction to Maker Pedagogy; & Methods of Making: Analog to Digital
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Week 2 (9/29): Fabrication Tool of Choice Learning - Learning to Fabricate Guide
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Week 3 (10/6): Alignment with UN SDGs & Stan State/Academic Affairs Strategic Plan
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Week 4 (10/13): Second Fabrication Tool of Choice Learning - Learning to Fabricate Guide Activities
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Week 5: (10/20): Research Resources for Class Assignments in the Fab Lab
Innovation and Transdisciplinary Projects in the Fab Lab
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Week 6: (10/27): Workshop for Projects and Class Assignments & collaboration
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Week 7: (11/3): Project Design Presentations & feedback
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Week 8 (11/10): Independent project work (asynchronous)
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Spring 2026: (TBD): Project Implementation Poster for the 2026 Fab Lab & Maker Symposium
Facilitators:
Jake Weigel, Professor of Art + Director of the Warrior Fab Lab
Adam Devitt, Associate Professor of Teacher Education + Director of Maker Pedagogy + K12 Outreach
Sewing Circle
Come join our sewing circle! We're facilitating a relaxed, creative space where beginners and experienced makers come together to stitch, share ideas, and learn from one another. Whether you’re working on your own project or starting something new, this is a supportive community to build skills, spark creativity, and enjoy the art of sewing together.
Open to the community, invite your friends!
All events are sponsored by Basic Needs, University Library, and SLEB.
Schedule:
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Thursday, September 11, 4-6pm
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Tuesday, September 23, 4-6pm
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Thursday, October 9, 4-6pm
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Tuesday, October 28, 4-6pm
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Thursday, November 6, 4-6pm
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*Wednesday, November 19, 5-7pm (Warrior Cross Cultural Center, L201)
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Tuesday, November 25, 4-6pm
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Thursday, December 4, 4-6pm
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Tuesday, December 16, 4-6pm
Facilitators:
Melissa Parga, Warrior Fab Lab Coordinator
Kai Rico, Warrior Fab Lab Student Assistant
Updated: September 10, 2025