About the Project

The goal of this project is to establish a 21st century makerspace at Woodbridge High School and to create a new STEM Makerspace Elective. This space will invite students to engage with technologies that ignite the imagination, apply scientific knowledge, and teach valuable technical skills. As a makerspace and innovation lab, our plan is to focus initially on manufacturing technology including 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting, with the intention to continue to grow according to the interests of our students and trends in industry. Our new STEM elective will be designed around the principles of social inclusivity and project based learning, and is being designed from the ground up with the goal of increasing participation for underrepresented student groups in STEM. A Makerspace at Woodbridge is poised to make an immense educational impact both for our strongest students and for students who benefit from additional support. This project has been very well-received by existing stakeholders, and we are excited to make it a reality!