{"id":11185,"date":"2025-01-17T00:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T00:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/library\/2025\/01\/17\/constructing-the-future\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T23:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T23:35:11","slug":"constructing-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/2025\/01\/17\/constructing-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Constructing the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Leatherby Libraries collaborated with the Design\/Create\/Innovate (DCI) Lab<\/a> under the Fowler School of Engineering<\/a> to unveil a brand-new book display celebrating the fascinating world of 3-D printing and makerspaces. Makerspaces are public areas that encourage communities to collaborate and learn about new technologies to generate creative outputs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured: Dr. Thomas Piechota, Interim Dean of Fowler School of Engineering, with the 3D Printing Display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Design\/Create\/Innovate Lab (DCI)<\/span><\/a> is a\u00a0<\/span>makerspace<\/span><\/strong> that supports interdisciplinary learning for all Chapman University students, staff, and faculty. It allows the Chapman community access to 3-D printing, soldering, vacuum forming, and more. The makerspace is an excellent on-campus opportunity to turn your creative ideas into physical reality! Check out the DCI Lab in the Swenson Family Hall of Engineering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The display draws attention to the advancements and innovative technologies that constantly evolve to further develop the field of 3D printing. Included in this display is <\/span>3D PRINTING <\/span>The<\/span> Definitive Handbook: An Essential How-To for Beginners, Hobbyists, and Innovators<\/span><\/em><\/a> by Jay Bourgeois and Daniel Rossong, which provides a brief history of 3D printing technology development as well as an introduction of 3D printing techniques that <\/span>can be used<\/span> with different machines. Another title included in the display is <\/span>3D Printing For Total Beginners<\/span><\/em><\/a>, which offers troubleshooting information and printing solutions for beginners working with 3D printing machines. Check out the <\/span>virtual bibliography<\/span><\/a> for this display to explore more resources in the Leatherby Libraries’ collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to books, this display includes 3D-printed objects created by Chapman students and staff in the DCI Lab. A couple of highlighted objects on display include 3D-printed book holders fabricated by our very own student employee, Isabella Piechota, in collaboration with Vince Vumbaco, Assistant Director of Labs and Makerspaces at the Fowler School of Engineering<\/em>, and Oscar Yustman, Design Specialist for Labs and Makerspaces at the Fowler School of Engineering<\/em> from the DCI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3D printed objects included in our display:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n