SIO Makerspace
Open to students • staff • faculty

MAKING

AT SCRIPPS

Hands-on support, approachable training, and shared tools for students, staff, and faculty at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Learn

New to the Sandbox? Start here. Drop by and in about 20 minutes, cover access, safety, and tour the space. No experience needed. Bring your UCSD ID, closed-toed shoes, and questions.

Start here

Make

Ready to build? Explore laser, 3D printing, CNC, wood, metal, and electronics. Ad-hoc training during open hours and staff support keep you moving. See what each tool does, safety tips, and next steps.

Tools + training

Teach

Faculty: Co-design a makerspace arc for your course. Labs, materials, safety, and time blocks planned together. Students/Staff: Have a skill to teach? Propose a session or workshop to teach in the Sandbox.

Teach at the Sandbox

Upcoming Workshops