Joining SmartPitch 2016? Compete in the Maker Hub track for $5000 and the chance to use 3D printers, Arduino and other technology. You will be required to design and prototype your product. (For more information, visit www.smartpitch.org) Here is a list of makerspaces at CUNY campuses that you may use as a CUNY student and SmartPitch participant.
1. CUNY Makerspace
Directory
? Questions? Contact one of our Maker Hub
researchers:
● Michelle Sheu
<Michelle.Sheu@macaulay.cuny.edu>
● Kindra Cooper
<Kindra.Cooper@baruch.cuny.edu>
Please direct general inquiries to
makerspace@baruch.cuny.edu
*Maker Hub is supported by Baruch College Student
Technology Fees.
2. Curious about what resources are available to you as a CUNY student? You may use this guide to
learn more about CUNY makerspaces, tech and media clubs, and other free or affordable CUNY
communities for ideation, creation and networking!
Each of these resources has its own policies when it comes to users, fees, membership, etc, so
please be sure to check directly with each one for updates before your visit. This list will
constantly be updated as more spaces spring up.
Our current directory includes the following:
A Resource Guide
THE BRIDGE AT YORK COLLEGE
ZAHN CENTER FOR INNOVATION
AT CITY COLLEGE
PRE-COMPSCI & MATH CLUB
AT LEHMAN COLLEGE
MAKER HUB AT BARUCH COLLEGE
MECHATRONICS TECH CENTER
AT COLLEGE OF TECH
3. THE BRIDGE AT YORK COLLEGE
The Bridge is an emergent technology lab, classroom, and makerspace supported by the Department of Academic Computing and
Educational Technology.
Location: 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY, 11451
Website: http://www.the-bridge.cc/
Contact: Makerspace Coordinator Daniel Phelps, 718-262-2917
Email: mailto:info@the-bridge.cc or dphelps@york.cuny.edu
Resources: Electronics, robotics, computer programming, 3D printing, woodworking, and even sewing – to serve as a resource
center used by different classes and in different contexts.
User Policy: Open to any CUNY student.
4. ZAHN Center for Innovation AT CITY COLLEGE
A startup incubator, applied education center, entrepreneurial thinktank.
Location: 160 Convent Ave New York, NY 10031
Website: http://www.zahncenternyc.com/
Contact: 212-650-7434
Email: contact@zahncenternyc.com
Resources:
● 3D Tour of the Space: http://www.zahncenternyc.com/tour/
● Range fof services including 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD design for rapid protoyping, full list
http://www.zahncenternyc.com/prototyping/
● Programs for competitions, incubators, internships, teams and clubs: http://www.zahncenternyc.com/get-involved/
User Policy: Zahn Center has 3D Printing and other tech services available to use for a fee. Must apply for membership to prove
demonstrated interest
More Information: Zahn 3D printing services at http://www.zahncenternyc.com/prototyping/
5. Mechatronics Technology Center AT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The MTC provides students a framework of fundamental design knowledge with hands on cross disciplinary activities that allow them to
develop an interdisciplinary understanding and integrated approach to product design.
Location: 186 Jay Street, Voorhees Hall Room V 524 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website: http://www.mtccitytech.org/
Contact: 718-260-5245
Resources: Robotics, hardware, software, design, controllers and more.
User Policy: Open to any CUNY student with a demonstrated interest in technology or robotics. Application required for
membership in the Mechatronics Club.
6. Pre-Computer Science and Mathematics Club
AT LEHMAN COLLEGE
An extracurricular club for computer science or mathematics majors or those interested in working in the field.
Location: 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY 10468
Website: https://lehman.collegiatelink.net/organization/CompScience_Mathematics
Contact: 718-960-8535
Resources: Robotics, 3D modeling, computer programming, job and internship opportunities within the field.
User Policy: Open to Lehman College students, who are free to work on independent projects.
More Information: Computer Science Club About page at
https://lehman.collegiatelink.net/organization/CompScience_Mathematics/about
7. Maker Hub AT BARUCH COLLEGE
A makerspace for those interested in design technology as a co- or extracurricular activity.
Location: 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Website: http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fieldcenter/students/3d-printing-and-arduino-workshops/
Contact: 646-312-1104
Resources: 3D printers, Arduino, Makey Makeys, Lego, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit, FormLabs, Spinbot, Cubelets and more.
User Policy: Open to all matriculated CUNY students.
