THE ATRIUM
Learn by Making.
A hands-on makerspace for high school students and beyond
Learn by Making.
A hands-on makerspace for high school students and beyond
The Challenge
Low-income students often encounter advanced tools for the first time when they leave for college, putting them behind their peers from bigger cities who may have had access from a young age.
Interest in engineering & design peaks in middle school—and drops sharply without hands-on opportunities to sustain it.
Phase 1
Now in Progress
Deploying maker tools directly to the school site—3D printers, laser cutters, and more—so students can experience hands-on creation without leaving campus.
Partnering with educators to weave making into existing curriculum, turning abstract concepts into tangible projects.
Building peer mentorship capacity at both high school and community college levels—students teaching students.
Phase 2
Fall 2026
Classrooms visit for immersive maker experiences—broad exposure that sparks curiosity.
Students earn credentials on tools and equipment, building real skills they can take anywhere.
Workshops and open lab hours for student tinkering—a place to explore without the bell.
Free access for independent projects—because the best ideas come from unstructured time.
