Space

The CEID is designed to provide students and faculty tools and resources for classes, design projects, and collaborative activities. It features multiple spaces: a lecture area and meeting rooms for the exploration of new ideas, a machine shop, a sheet metal area, a laser lab, and a studio for the creation of physical prototypes. We encourage you to come into the space and talk to a staff member to get an idea of the tools we have available.

FIRST FLOOR

The Studio:

The CEID studio features rapid prototyping equipment, a cutting and sewing area, hand tools, electronics work stations, 3D printers, a vinyl cutter, sheet metal equipment, and much more. There is also a wide variety of prototyping materials (plywood, cloth, foam core, cardboard, etc.), electrical components, and fasteners, all of which available to our members 24 hours a day. Power tools are available to our members during staffed hours.

Lecture Hall:

The lecture hall is a fully equipped, configurable classroom that seats up to 30 people. It has ample whiteboard space and a variety of presentation equipment. The lecture hall is used by our courses and can also be reserved by student groups for events, info sessions, and workshops. 

Machine Shop:

The machine shop contains standard metal working equipment (drill presses, sanders, grinders, band saws, etc.) as well as 2 CNC mills, two lathes, a 36” x 48” 200W laser cutter, and a 24” x 24” 80W laser cutter. Use of the machine shop is coordinated by senior staff.

LASER LAB:

The laser lab includes a 36” x 48” 200W laser cutter, and a 24” x 24” 80W laser cutter. A prerequisite training must be completed before using the CEID laser cutters. Use of the laser cutters is monitored by CEID staff.

SECOND FLOOR

MEZzanine:

The upstairs level of the CEID includes meeting rooms, biological wet lab, bathrooms, an elevator, and the offices of our Executive Director, Faculty Director, and Program Manager.

Meeting Rooms:

Each of the four meeting rooms in the CEID seat up to eight people and is equipped with a large-format display and white board space. Multiple rooms can be combined via collapsible walls which separate the rooms. Rooms can be reserved by courses and CEID-affiliated student organizations via our Room Reservation Request form.