In many University maker spaces students are at the heart of the space. MIT MakerWorks, for example, is a student run makerspace where students, faculty, and staff are allowed to work freely on any project they choose. The mission of MIT MakerWorks is to foster a student community in a hands-on learning environment where modeling, prototyping, and validation resources coexist. 

Room 1.12, Main Library, has been secured as a maker space and builds on the brand of uCreate in the Main Library (within User Services Division by being called uCreate Studio. A request is made for funds to employ student interns to support the current Maker Space pilot planned at the University. The students will act as the “genius” within the space, available at set hours within the week, for staff and students to get support with their maker ideas. Ideally the students will be employed with varying backgrounds and skills, which has proven successful in other University maker spaces.