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.
Kaitlyn
Major: Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies
Won the 2016 Innovation Competition for OT idea.
Sophia
COM, D.P.T.
Invented Smart Renal Bag to fight infection. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge.
Jillian
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Inventor and winner of statewide competition and $25k.
Patrick
Major: Business
Helped develop idea for better oyster crop yield. Winner of 2019 Innovation Challenge.
Shannon
College of Medicine
Designed device for gait analysis, team went to statewide competition.
David
Major: Nursing
Innovation Ambassador, Nursing. Innovator and designer.
Tiffany
COM, D.P.T.
Invented Smart Renal Bag to fight infection. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge.
Jaime
Major: Political Science
Co-designed tech blanket for newborns. Winner of 2017 Innovation Challenge
Keith
Major: Business
Student Portfolio Manager, appeared on TV with Greenlight Challenge
Nathan
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Idea for better oyster crop yield, winner of 2019 Innovation Challenge.
Hannah
Major: Marine Entrepreneurship
Overall Student Engagement Lead, providing leadership to all students involved with the Makerspace.