From Field to Fabrication: Digital Archaeology & Makerspace Innovation
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
This interactive booth highlights how university makerspaces support hands-on STEM learning and connect classroom experiences to real-world applications. Led by the University of Wyoming Innovation Network (UWIN), the exhibit will feature accessible maker activities, including a hands-on LED circuit project, alongside demonstrations of student-driven work in photogrammetry, 3D printing, and XR media.
A featured component of the booth showcases a cultural heritage project based on archaeological fieldwork in Oaxaca, Mexico, where students and researchers use 3D scanning and immersive technologies to document and share sites that cannot be revisited once excavated. This work is directly connected to coursework in the School of Computing and Global Studies, demonstrating how makerspaces extend learning beyond the classroom and into applied research and global contexts.
We will also feature a game at our booth, created in our makerspace with swag prizes for those who engage such as laser engraved dog tags, laser etched book marks, 3D Printed fidget or artifact, stickers, candy and more.
University of Wyoming Innovation Network (UWIN) makerspace
The University of Wyoming Innovation Network (UWIN) is a system of campus makerspaces that provides students, faculty, and the broader community with access to emerging technologies, tools, and creative resources. Through hands-on learning, workshops, and open access to digital fabrication, UWIN supports innovation across disciplines, from engineering and computer science to the arts and humanities. UWIN empowers learners to prototype ideas, explore new technologies, and develop real-world skills in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
