Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter: January 21st, 2026
Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter
UPCOMING@JACOBS
Jacobs Institute-organized events, news, and announcements—straight from the source.
Get creative this semester in the Jacobs Makerspace!
Maker Pass registration is open to ALL UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty and is only $125 per semester (fee waivers available!). Personal projects welcome; the opportunities to design, make and fabricate are practically endless! Plenty of support is available to learn how to operate exciting tools and achieve the results you desire. Attend workshops and get hands-on training! Learn more here.
Jacobs Makerspace Spring 2026 Open House
Wednesday, January 28 ⋅ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM ⋅ First Floor, Jacobs Hall (Makerspace)
Curious about making at Berkeley? Join us for the Jacobs Hall Makerspace Open House! Explore UC Berkeley’s 8,000 sq. ft. design and prototyping hub, meet the staff and community, and see the tools in action through equipment demos and project displays.
✨ What’s happening:
Guided Makerspace tours at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 PM
Hands-on demos and project showcases
Play Makerspace Bingo for your chance to win a FREE Maker Pass (3 winners!)
This event is free and open to all UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty. Come get inspired and discover how Jacobs Hall can help bring your ideas to life!
2026 Jacobs Student Innovation Council Applications NOW OPEN
The Jacobs Student Innovation Council is seeking dedicated, diverse undergraduate and graduate students to serve as the authentic voice of the Jacobs community for 2026. As a member, you will directly influence strategic planning, program development, and resource evolution by bringing student perspectives to the forefront. This is a unique opportunity to act as a change agent, leading crucial Student Community Town Halls, analyzing data to propose and implement solutions, and offering vital feedback to Jacobs staff and leadership. Commit just 1-2 hours per week to regular meetings and engagement programming, and you'll play a vital role in fostering an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative environment, ultimately empowering students to excel in designing technologies that benefit people and the planet. Learn more about the program here.
Submit an application by Monday, February 2nd, 9AM PST.
JACOBS HALL DROP-IN MAKERSPACE TOURS
Jacobs Hall, West Lobby, Student Welcome Center (103 Jacobs)
Curious to learn more about what the Jacobs Institute has to offer? Join us for a building tour to learn about the Jacobs Hall Makerpass and get a tour of the Jacobs Hall Makerspace. View the tours schedule for specific drop-in tour dates and times.
For tours organized outside of the drop-in schedule, tours for large groups, and other specialized tour requests, please complete our Jacobs Institute Group Tour Request Form. Please submit all requests at least 10 business days in advance to assess availability. Requests received in less than 10 business days are not guaranteed availability.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES DIGEST
non-Jacobs Institute-affiliated events, opportunities, and programs—at your fingertips.
DanceHack 2026 - RESONANT BODIES
DanceHack is a 3 day festival with workshops, collaborations and mini performances created on the spot!
Join Kinetech Arts at the University of California, Berkeley for DanceHack 2026 - Resonant Bodies on Feb 20-22, 2026!
This in-person event will bring together dancers, choreographers, scientists, enginners, and interdisciplinary artists to explore the intersection of dance, science and technology. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just curious, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pushing boundaries, exploring new creative possibilities and adding their voices in the development of humancentric technologies.
Don't miss out in this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create with like-minded individuals.
We offer sliding scale prices so that everyone can participate! Honestly, pick the tier that is appropriate to you. No questions asked! We trust our community! Student registration is $50 for a limited time.
Learn details at www.dancehack.org. Register here.
Interested in volunteering? Complete this form. It is first come first serve, with a max of 10 sign up spots and registration is free.
—————————————————————————————————————————————————
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.