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Heavy Metals Makerspace

Located In Room 0235

The Heavy Metals Makerspace primarily serves as a central location for student organizations affiliated with the Student Innovation Center. In this makerspace, they manufacture competition vehicles based on CAD models and sketches created by students.

Makerspace Hours

Makerspaces are closed daily for an afternoon meal break and on university holidays. Hours are subject to change.

Join a Student Organization

Join one of the seven student organizations hosted right here in the Student Innovation Center, where you can apply your skills, collaborate, and compete.

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Looking to Work with Composites?

If your project involved materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, or resin layups, check out the Composites Shop Makerspace. It’s a specialized workspace equipped for molding, bonding, and fabricating with composite materials.

Heavy Metals Shop Staff

Our supervisors are here to support you and your ideas. Reach out with questions about the equipment, possibilities, and logistics of this Makerspace. sictrheavymetals@iastate.edu

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Daron Head, Shop Supervisor

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Rick Willey, Shop Supervisor