The P.D. Merrill Makerspace has hosted students from disciplines across the entire university, supporting their ideas and projects – from concept through design and fabrication. Here are some profiles of students who have used the Makerspace.
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Kaitlyn
Major: Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies
Won the 2016 Innovation Competition for OT idea.
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Sophia
COM, D.P.T.
Invented Smart Renal Bag to fight infection. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge.
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Jillian
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Inventor and winner of statewide competition and $25k.
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Patrick
Major: Business
Helped develop idea for better oyster crop yield. Winner of 2019 Innovation Challenge.
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Shannon
College of Medicine
Designed device for gait analysis, team went to statewide competition.
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David
Major: Nursing
Innovation Ambassador, Nursing. Innovator and designer.
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Tiffany
COM, D.P.T.
Invented Smart Renal Bag to fight infection. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge.
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Jaime
Major: Political Science
Co-designed tech blanket for newborns. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge
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Keith
Major: Business
Student Portfolio Manager, appeared on TV with Greenlight Challenge
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Nathan
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Idea for better oyster crop yield, winner of 2019 Innovation Challenge.
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Hannah
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Overall Student Engagement Lead, providing leadership to all students involved with the Makerspace.