Discover the cutting-edge spaces where Union College students bring ideas to life! From the 3D Print Lab and Imagine Lab (our VR hub) to the CNC Lab and laser cutting lab, our students use emerging technologies to transform digital designs into physical creations. Learn how hands-on experiences in woodworking, metalworking and advanced machining foster creativity, collaboration and community at Union.
Watch how our biochemistry students use VR to explore large molecules in 3D, gaining skills that top pharmaceutical companies use. Plus, see how historical felting techniques are brought to life with modern tools!
Whether you’re passionate about STEM, innovation, or hands-on learning, Union College empowers you to turn your ideas into reality.
Interested in learning more? Visit to explore how we’re ‘True to Our Name.’
00:00 Introduction
00:11 The Five Maker Spaces
01:28 Faculty Tap Into the Maker Web
03:18 Unique Resources of the Maker Web
04:10 Students in the Maker Web
05:29 Flattening the Maker Learning Curve
