The USM Maker Innovation Studio (MIST Lab) is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring and sharing. Our makerspace is open to USM students, faculty, and staff for prototyping ventures. The MIST Lab aims to support hands-on learning and research in science, technology, engineering, art and math fields.
We host workshops, course support, and tours for the USM community to utilize MIST for their project development .
The MIST 3D Printing & Prototyping Lab focuses on prototype development with over twenty 3D printers ranging from beginner capabilities to advanced material. Additional resources include a Glowforge Laser Printer, CNC Mills, Soldering stations, Digital Embroidery, Adobe Creative Cloud, and CAD software.
University of Southern Maine’s Provost, Adam Tuchinsky, encouraging others to try the VR headset at VR Lab showcase.
Our new VR Lab is located in Glickman Library Room 519. Equipped with high-performance hardware, our computer systems support VR applications, including 3D modeling, simulation training, and interactive gaming. Whether for research, development, or creative exploration, they enable seamless user experiences and powerful processing capabilities.