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Man solders as a young girl looks on with interest. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Gallery: Maker Lab’s Homecoming Open House

October 25, 2018 by Nicholas Cromwell

The Maker Lab opened its doors to many guests who were returning to campus for Homecoming 2018. Activities included making ACU pennant flags, wildcat hand signs from foam board and magnetic wildcat robot pins. There was also free popcorn and M&Ms for the guests.

Two ACU students begin the journey in making a wildcat robot pin at the Maker Lab openhouse. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Maker Lab open house guests follow instructions while making a wildcat robot pin. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Nil Santana talks to guests about the Maker Lab at the open house. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Children talk together while eating M&Ms at the Maker Lab open house. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Darren, Maker Lab Director, explains how the Laser printer works to several kids at the Maker Lab open house. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Students making their wildcat robot pins, soldering the wires together. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Father and son work together at the Maker Lab open house to make a wildcat robot pin. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Bryce Bush, Maker Lab employee, shows an open house guest how to sew. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Maker Lab open house guests solder while making a wildcat robot pin. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Two students take a selfie with the wildcat robot pins they just made. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Mom puts together a wildcat robot pin for her son at the Maker Lab open house (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Two strangers work together to build a Maker Lab wildcat robot pin (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Maker Lab open house brings new opportunity and excitement for families coming back for homecoming. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Young girl at Maker Lab open house enjoys using the tools.(Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Maker Lab open house guests solder while making a wildcat robot pin. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Man solders as a young girl looks on with interest. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Father holds son at the Maker Lab open house after just making a flag.(Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Haley, a Maker Lab employee shows kids the laser printed wildcat signs. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Young boy grabs a cup of M&Ms at the Maker Lab open house. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

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About Nicholas Cromwell

Nicholas is a senior accounting and finance major from Dallas.

Being an accounting major, I don't spend all of my time crunching numbers but spend a lot of my free time outside, adventuring. Specifically I enjoy cycling, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, camping, sports of all kinds, and taking photos of these things. However, sometimes I also spend my time inside, cooking! I prefer to do my adventuring with other people who like to adventure because adventuring with people is much more memorable.

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Maker Lab’s Homecoming Open House

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Volleyball falls short against Tarleton State in hard-fought match

  • Gallery: Backroads Band Performs for Homecoming

  • Gallery: Wildcats earn 59-0 victory over West Georgia

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