Safety
These are worn to keep debris and dust out of your eyes
What are safety glasses?
Used to check into the Makerspace
What is a PID or OneCard?
If they are wearing this, they are BeAM Staff
These are the types of circuits that can be made in the BeAM, involving components like resistors and transistors
What are breadboards?
The 3 places on campus that have BeAM Makerspaces
What is Murray, Carmichael, and Hanes Art Center?
Users of the BeAM are discouraged from wearing these while working with machinery
What are loose clothes and jewelry?
A pre-requisite for all other BeAM trainings
What is BeAM 101?
This service allows students to receive guidance and support on prototyping and project design
What is staff consultation?
This material found in BeAM is commonly used in the laser cutter for its ease of engraving and cutting
What is acrylic?
The BeAM Makerspace in Hanes is located on this floor of the building
What is the ground floor or basement?
This type of footwear is required in the Makerspace to prevent injury from heavy objects or sharp tools
What are closed-toed shoes?
Examples of this are: the jigsaw, hot glue gun, button makers, and foam cutters
What are BeAm 101 or basic tools?
This project method allows students to collaborate with faculty and peers to build prototypes or research models
What is a capstone project?
BeAM's 3D printers can use this type of plastic filament, known for its durability and strength
What is PLA (Polylactic Acid)?
The location with the most BeAM tools and capabilities
What is Murray Hall?
Items used to secure materials from spinning and moving erratically
What are clamps?
Trainings that are required to be attended synchronously in a scheduled training session
What is staff-facilitated tool trainings?
BeAM often hosts workshops on creating these, which can be used in educational settings or personal projects
What are interactive displays or exhibits?
This tool in the Makerspace is essential for cutting, sanding, or shaping metal materials
What is a metalworking lathe?
This BeAM Makerspace, located in Murray Hall, is known for providing resources focused on this specific field of engineering
What is biomedical engineering?
The laser cutter has this emergency feature to immediately stop the machine if a dangerous situation arises
What is an emergency stop button or kill switch?
Trainings that can be done asynchronously with a practice project for a tool
What is self-guided tool training?
BeAM staff with knowledge of this field help students create prototypes for mechanical or engineering-focused projects
Who are the mechanical engineers or design experts?
This device can be used to engrave or cut intricate designs into different materials using focused light
What is a laser engraver?
The Murray Hall BeAM Makerspace offers specialized tools for students working on these types of health-related projects
What are medical devices or assistive technology projects?