Davishahl, J. (2021, January), Keep it Simple and Keep it Real: Creating Inclusive Makerspace Environments  Paper presented at 2021 CoNECD, Virtual - 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time Each Day . 10.18260/1-2--36103

\bibitem{asee_peer_36103}
  Davishahl, J. (2021, January), \emph{Keep it Simple and Keep it Real: Creating Inclusive Makerspace Environments}
  Paper presented at 2021 CoNECD, Virtual - 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time Each Day .
  10.18260/1-2--36103

Jill Davishahl.  "Keep it Simple and Keep it Real: Creating Inclusive Makerspace Environments".  2021 CoNECD, Virtual - 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time Each Day , 2021, January.  ASEE Conferences, 2021.  https://peer.asee.org/36103 Internet.  07 Dec, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_36103}
  Jill Davishahl.
  "Keep it Simple and Keep it Real: Creating Inclusive Makerspace Environments".
  \emph{2021 CoNECD, Virtual - 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time Each Day , 2021, January}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2021.
  https://peer.asee.org/36103 Internet.  07 Dec, 2024

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title = "Keep it Simple and Keep it Real: Creating Inclusive Makerspace Environments"
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AB  - Over the past decade, the makerspace movement has transformed engineering education by providing students with open access to equipment and work spaces where they can develop their problem solving skills, collaborate with other students, and gain confidence in their abilities. However, recent research has shown that many makerspace environments do not readily support diverse populations, create tensions between different student groups, and can sometimes lead to a work environment that feels exclusive and unwelcoming. This paper summarizes the strategies implemented within an academic makerspace that were specifically designed to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment.  This includes creating a simplified work environment, development of ongoing simple and accessible makerspace activities, equality of student involvement, informal introduction to social justice topics, creation of a resources library, peer workshop development, and weekly open discussion seminars.  Preliminary research results will be presented along with a detailed discussion of the opportunities and obstacles of implementation. 
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