Meet Our Team

Melissa Parga

Coordinator

I graduated from Stan State with a double major in Fine Arts and Sociology in 2025 and am currently the full-time Fab Lab Coordinator and Technician. I aim to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and foster inclusive creative communities while exploring emerging artistic tools and materials. My interests include 3D model editing, 3D printing, and creating bioplastics as I experiment with sustainable materials and their potential in art and design. When I’m not working on a project, you can usually find me tending to my ever-growing collection of cacti and succulents or spending time with my pets.

Sergio Parga

Student Coordinator (Geography '26)

I am currently a senior with interest in agriculture, mechanics, and diagnosing electronics. In my free time you can find me working on my car or propagating plants. Lately 3D modeling has grown on me, and I am interested and excited to see where this technology will lead us.

Madelyn Freeman

Student Assistant (Art '25)

I am majoring in art and love working in 2D creative media. I especially enjoy composing stylized works and illustrations using software such as Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator. After graduation, my goal is to work for a studio that specializes in animated projects. Here, I am excited to explore the creative capabilities of technology to create new and exciting projects for the campus community. When I’m not drawing, I can be found reading, writing, or listening to podcasts.

Nickolas Murillo 

Student Assistant (Computer Science 26')

I am a Computer Science major here at Stan State. I am pursuing a career in my local school district as a teacher in computer science. My hobbies include gaming, video editing, and fixing computers. I specialize in Adobe Premiere Pro and am experienced with Adobe Photoshop. Let me know if you need help making a video or building a computer!  

Angel Flores

Student Assistant (Computer Science '27)

Hi! I am a first-year student at Stan State, and I am a computer science major. Out of college, I hope to work in cyber security or game development. I also have a big interest in art. I enjoy drawing traditionally with pen and paper as well as digitally through programs like Adobe Photoshop. Recently, I've taken a liking to 3D design, as I've created 3D digital sculpts, and through the FabLab's printers, I've gotten them 3D printed as well. I really look forward to helping in any way I can!

Jake Weigel

Founding Director + Professor of Art

My interests include multimedia art and combining traditional methods with digital technology for object making and manufacturing. I'm excited to provide an inclusive experiential learning space on campus that everyone is welcome to explore ideas and processes related to any subject. Issues of sustainability, equitable access to technology, and interdisciplinary research are of particular importance to me, and I enjoy facilitating opportunities that involve those ideas.

Adam Devitt, Ph.D.

Director of Maker Pedagogy & K – 12 Outreach + Assistant Professor of Science Education

I’m faculty in the Department of Teacher Education where I teach the Science Methods courses for future elementary teachers. I’m thrilled to be part of the Fab Lab because this space is at the intersection of education, technology, and social justice. My role is to help facilitate faculty, staff, and students’ use of the Fab Lab as a fully inclusive and innovative learning space and grow partnerships with our community schools and teachers. Whatever your level of experience – come to the Fab Lab – you ‘belong’ here.

Uriel Alvarez

Student Coordinator (Computer Science '23)

Joel Mandoriao

Student Assistant (Liberal Studies '24)

Jennifer Nailes

Student Assistant (Business & Finance '24)

Cristina Porras 

Student Assistant (Nursing ‘25) 

Kevin (Hogyeong) Ryu

Student Assistant (Psychology '25)