Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter: February 25, 2026
Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter
UPCOMING@JACOBS
Jacobs Institute-organized events, news, and announcements—straight from the source.
CREATIVE CAMPUS MAKERSPACE CRAWL
TODAY! Wednesday, February 25 ⋅ 12:00 – 1:00pm ⋅ RSVP
🎨 Explore the artistic side of making! This crawl showcases creative spaces across campus, beginning with the Jacobs Hall Makerspace and visiting the Library Makerspace, Berkeley Art Studio (Helen Diller Anchor House) and the Art Studio & Creative Lab (MLK Jr. Building). Discover hands-on resources for design and self-expression—and don’t forget comfortable shoes! RSVP to reserve your spot!
EXPAND YOUR SKILLS WITH WORKSHOPS in the Jacobs Makerspace
Become acquainted with a new skill, learn more about the resources and materials available at Jacobs, and connect with our community! FREE but Maker Pass required. Learn more and reserve your spot today!
2/26: Intro to Rhino - Unlock the potential of 3D modeling
3/2: Jewel of my (Laser) Eye - Make jewelry with a laser cutter
3/5: Intro to Grasshopper - Dive into the world of parametric design
3/12: Advanced RoboDRAW - More with the Kuka robot
3/18: Making a Chess Set - Create using laser cutting, 3D printing, and more
Lucille Tenazas _ Founder and Principal @Tenazas Design
Tuesday, March 17 ⋅ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ⋅ 310 Jacobs Hall (3rd Floor) • RSVP
Join us for a lecture with Lucille Tenazas, renowned graphic designer, educator, and former national president of AIGA, current Henry Wolf Professor at Parsons, and Founding Chair of the MFA in Design at California College of the Arts.
Drawing from decades of practice and leadership in design education, Tenazas will explore how designers adapt their methods, values, and critical frameworks as the conditions of making continue to shift. At a moment when change reaches the foundations of authorship, process, and professional responsibility, she reflects on what in design should endure—and what must be reconsidered at its core.
Come for the talk, stay for refreshments and conversation.
Learn more & RSVP for this and other upcoming Design Field Notes lectures.
SU26 BERKELEY ENGINEERING DESIGN SCHOLARS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program is a 10-week, in-person summer research residency (June 1 – August 7, 2026) for UC Berkeley undergraduates focused on increasing diversity in design innovation. Scholars receive a $6,500 stipend for a minimum 20-hour weekly commitment, during which they engage in faculty-led research, professional workshops, and hands-on making via the Maker Pass. Interested students should register here for the final information session on Wednesday, February 25, at 10:00 am and submit their application by Monday, March 9, 9AM PST. For inquiries, please contact Janrey Javier at janrey...@berkeley.edu.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES DIGEST
non-Jacobs Institute-affiliated events, opportunities, and programs—at your fingertips.
LECTURE: Drew Cameron of Combat Paper
THIS THURSDAY, February 26, 2026, 12:30- 1:30pm, Jacobs Hall Rm 310 (3rd Floor)
Drew Francis Cameron pulps military uniforms into handmade paper. Through Combat Paper workshops, he offers veterans and active military a space to deconstruct uniforms into sheets of paper and artwork.
A former soldier and Iraq War veteran, Cameron has traveled the country for two decades responding to American wars through paper, print, and book. His work has been exhibited internationally, with editions held in collections including the Library of Congress. He is based in Iowa City, Iowa. Drew is a guest lecturer for ESPM 150: San Joaquín: Fluvial Reckonnections— but this lecture is open to all!...RSVP
Paid Research Study on AI Use and Feedback
We are recruiting individuals to participate in a research study examining how people interact with generative AI tools during design-related tasks. In this study, you will complete a short design task in which you use a generative AI system. The system may present different forms of feedback during the task, and your participation will help us better understand how such feedback shapes interaction patterns, reflection, and tool use.
Participation will require 1 hour of your time. Participants will be compensated with a $20 gift card, distributed via Tango. Tango gift cards can be redeemed for a wide variety of popular retailers. The study will be conducted in-person in Sutardja Dai Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.
Eligibility criteria
Must be 18 years of age or older
Fluent in English
Must live in the United States
Have some experience using generative AI tools (ex: ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.)
If you are interested, please fill out this brief screening survey and we will follow up with scheduling details.
Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty. Your decision to participate will not affect your grades, position, or status at UC Berkeley or elsewhere.
Thank you for your time and interest! If you have any questions please contact Nicole Goridkov (gori...@berkeley.edu).
3D Printer Filament Reclamation Team is Seeking Volunteers
Mondays, 5-7 PM | Jacobs 10C (Basement)
Housed under the Zero Waste Research Center in the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC), the 3D Printer Filament Reclamation Team is researching to create a closed loop system on campus to produce recycled PLA 3D printer filament from excess and wasted 3D prints from campus labs. This semester, the team is looking for interns to help granulate, extrude, 3D print, and mechanically test the filament. Meetings are on Mondays from 5-7 PM at Jacobs 10C. Please reach out to Carissa Loverme at cmlo...@berkeley.edu for more information.
—————————————————————————————————————————————————
This newsletter was created with assistance from artificial intelligence to help summarize events and programs.
To add your event to the Jacobs Student Newsletter, please contact Janrey Javier at janrey...@berkeley.edu.
Get your Jacobs Maker Pass and get access to a world-class prototyping and fabrication facility — training and mentorship by professional staff included.
If you require accommodation for a disability for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Jacobs Institute staff at jacobsi...@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.
The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation strives to be a welcoming home for all members of the Berkeley community. We value your ideas, suggestions and concerns. Complete our Jacobs Institute Anonymous Feedback Form.