The program offers an immersive, creative, and technical environment with experienced instructors and George Mason student staff mentors, providing access to cutting-edge tools found in modern innovation spaces and studios.
The MIX Maker Academy is an intensive, two-week summer program at George Mason University designed for high school students interested in engineering, robotics, fabrication, and creative technology. Participants will explore advanced technologies and fabrication methods in a university makerspace environment, gaining confidence and practical skills. The program involves rotating through equipment stations, completing hands-on workshops, and developing both skill-building and larger interdisciplinary projects that integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Students will work closely with MIX staff and mentors, learning how a professional makerspace operates. Projects may include laser-engraved maker badges, mechanical laser-cut puzzles, CNC carved wooden objects, interactive LED devices, mini robotics or motion systems, embroidered components, and vacuum-formed product enclosures. Students will also maintain a daily multimedia blog journal to document their reflections, fabrication processes, video documentation, design sketches, and iterations.
Each day includes technical workshops and equipment training, guided project development, studio fabrication time, and documentation and reflection through a multimedia blog journal.
This camp is ideal for motivated high school students who want to explore advanced technologies, fabrication methods, and creative problem-solving in a university makerspace environment.
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