Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter: May 6th, 2025
Jacobs Institute Student Newsletter
UPCOMING@JACOBS
Jacobs Institute-organized events, news, and announcements—straight from the source.
Jacobs Makerspace Important Details and Dates
The makerspace will start to get busier towards the end of the semester. Plan ahead and reserve a machine at reserve.jacobshall.org.
Last day to access makerspace: May 16
Utilize our Jacobs Project Support (JPS) services!
Last day to submit JPS jobs: May 9
Last day to pick up JPS jobs: May 16
Please note: No storage after May 16th, we will be cleaning out all material storage before the summer session
THIS WEEK! Join Us for the Jacobs Spring Design Showcase
Wednesday & Thursday, May 7 & 8, noon-5:30 PM
Friday, May 9, 5:30-7 PM (Berkeley Master of Design)
Take a break during dead week and stop by the Jacobs Showcase for some fun and inspiration!
Interact with and explore what Cal students have been creating in the following classes:
WEDNESDAY noon - 5:30PM
DES INV 21: Visual Communication & Sketching
DES INV 10: Discovering Design / DES INV 15: Design Methodology
ME 130: Design of Planar Machinery
COMPSCI 160/260A: User Interface Design & Development
DES INV 22: Prototyping & Fabrication
DES INV 23: Creative Programming and Electronics
Makerspace Tour (starts 1:30 pm - meet in West Lobby)
Independent, Club and Research Projects
THURSDAY noon - 5:30PM
Innovation Catalyst Grantees
CE 186: Design of IoT for Smart Cities
ENGIN 29: Manufacturing and Design Communication
NWMEDIA C203: Critical Making
ENGIN 29: Manufacturing and Design Communication
ME102B: Mechatronics Design
Makerspace Tour (starts 1:30 pm - meet in West Lobby)
Independent, Club and Research Projects
FRIDAY 5:30 - 7PM
DESINV 211: Designing Emerging Technologies I (DET @Berkeley MDes)
Makerspace Tour (starts 1:30 pm - meet in West Lobby)
Jacobs Spring Design Showcase: ME 102B
You’re Invited!
Please join us for the final showcase of Berkeley's senior Mechatronics Design capstone course (ME 102B).
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Jacobs Hall, Room 310
Address: Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (2530 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94709)
ME102B Instruction Team | UC Berkeley ASME MakerGrant program
More information: https://morphingmatter.org/news/mechatronics-design-2025-spring
NEWLY LISTED SUMMER COURSE!
DES INV 22 - Prototyping & Fabrication (3 units)
Session C (June 23 - August 15) | Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-3pm | 3 units | 220 Jacobs Hall
This course teaches concepts, skills and methods required to design, prototype, and fabricate physical objects. Each week relevant techniques in 2D and 3D modeling and fabrication are presented, along with basic electronics. Topics include a range of prototyping and fabrication techniques including laser-cutting, 3D modeling and 3D printing, soldering, and basic circuits.
International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces - ISAM 2025
Posters and Demos Proposals Due 5/23
The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation and UC Berkeley are the proud hosts of the 9th annual International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM) 2025 this coming August 6-8, 2025. Over a span of 3 days, 300+ faculty, staff, student, and industry leaders from across the globe will gather to share makerspace knowledge, experience and inspiration in order to maximize impact on the student learning experience and alumni success. Have knowledge to share? The Call for Posters and Demonstrations is open now! Find out more & register to attend at https://isam2025.hemi-makers.org.
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. Registration begins May 20 and summer hours start May 27.
For group tour requests, please complete the Jacobs Institute Group Tour Request form. For individual tour requests, please reach out to Janrey Javier at janrey...@berkeley.edu.
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES DIGEST
non-Jacobs Institute-affiliated events, opportunities, and programs—at your fingertips.
UC Berkeley AI Hackathon 2025 is Coming!
June 21-22, 2025
Apply for the one-of-a-kind UC Berkeley AI Hackathon, organized by Hackathons @ Berkeley. For 36 hours, you’ll have access to some of the coolest hacking tools on the planet. The world is at your fingertips… what will you build?
CIID Connect
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design will be hosting a series of Connect events around the world throughout May.
Are you creative, technical, scientific, entrepreneurial, or something entirely different? Join us at the Italian Institute of Culture, San Francisco for an evening with CIID Interaction Design Programme (IDP) alumni to hear how they have used design to drive change, explore possibilities, and shape meaningful careers.
From real projects to transformative journeys, alumni will share stories that spark inspiration and invite new perspectives.
This event is open to all so whether you’re already part of the CIID community or know people who will be curious to learn more, you’re warmly invited to join us.
In particular, we are interested in scouting talented people to join our Interaction Design Program taking place in Bergamo, Italy. Financing options are available.
Feel free to bring your network along and enjoy an evening of inspiring conversations.
📍San Francisco - Italian Institute of Culture
🗓 May 6th - 6-8PM
Register here!
Fung Institute 2025 End of Year Showcase
Join us next Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4-6pm PT at Mudd Hall in Berkeley, CA to see how our Master of Engineering (MEng) capstone teams and Fung Fellowship undergraduate teams are shaping the future of leadership, technology, and social impact for a better world. Come discover groundbreaking solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues at this free event. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP here.
Collider Cup XVI
May 9, 2025
1-5 p.m.
Banatao Auditorium, UC Berkeley
The Collider Cup is SCET's all-star showcase of the best student teams each semester. Come watch teams pitch to panels of professors, investors and industry experts as they vie to win the grand prize, the Collider Cup!
Every semester we partner with an investment fund/angel investors who offer our students an opportunity for potential funding of their startup/student venture.
We also preview SCET's classes for the next semester and provide more information on our Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Technology. Students can learn more about our classes and on how to become involved at SCET and our programs.
RSVP and learn more! (There will be limited seating at the event, so RSVP now to secure your spot. You are welcome to invite friends, family, and the public, but they must RSVP as well.)
To add your event to the Jacobs Student Newsletter, please contact Janrey Javier at janrey...@berkeley.edu.
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