Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter: July 2nd, 2025
Janrey Millare Javier
UPCOMING@JACOBS
Jacobs Institute-organized events, news, and announcements—straight from the source.
FA25 Innovation Catalysts Applications NOW OPEN
Every semester, students bring a wide range of innovative projects to life at Jacobs Hall and throughout Berkeley’s vibrant design ecosystem. The Jacobs Institute Innovation Catalysts, made possible by Deborah Weisser, Ben Gomes, and the Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation, is a student grant program that provides an avenue for these ambitious student innovators to unlock further potential in their projects. Berkeley students are invited to propose projects that they aim to develop over the course of a semester. Selected grantees will work on their projects with the support of resources from the Jacobs Institute and as part of a cohort of fellow student innovators. Learn more or apply today! Application Closes: Tuesday, July 14th, 9AM PST
ISAM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Are you curious about the international higher education makerspace community? SIgn up to volunteer for the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM) 2025 over August 5-8, 2025 and join 300+ faculty, staff, student, and industry leaders (INCLUDING ADAM SAVAGE of Tested.com!) from across the globe to share makerspace knowledge, experience and inspiration. Plus parties, food, demos & more! Indicate your interest here.
Get Projects Done this Summer at the Jacobs Makerspace
Skill up this summer and take advantage of relaxed summer vibes at UC Berkeley's state of the art makerspace. Use digital fabrication or good old fashioned analog tools to get ahead of your holiday gift giving, build that furniture, or further that research! Passes are just $125 (fee waivers available) and include training, access to our materials store, and support from our Design Specialists. Summer hours are weekdays from May. 27 through Aug. 15, 8:30 AM - 7 PM. Register here.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES DIGEST
non-Jacobs Institute-affiliated events, opportunities, and programs—at your fingertips.
Human-AI Collaboration Research Study
We are searching for individuals to participate in a research study focused on collaborative design tasks. In this study, you will work with another participant and an AI assistant to solve a design task. The AI will present information using different personas, and your participation will help us enhance the development of intuitive AI assistants for collaborative design. 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. Study will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Eligibility criteria
Must be 18 years of age or older
Fluent in English
Must live in the United States
Prior coursework experience in product design/mechanical design/human-centered design/industrial design/UI design
Participation in this research is completely voluntary. You have the right to decline to participate or to withdraw at any point in this study without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Your decision to participate in the study or not will have no effect on your grades, position, or status at UC Berkeley or elsewhere.
If you are interested in participating, have any questions, or would like more information, please email kevin...@berkeley.edu or call Kevin Ma at (713) 858-8993. Kevin Ma is a PhD student affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley.
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. Summer Maker Passes are also available!
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