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Images showing people using the equipment at the CeMaST STEM Hub.

STEM Hub

The CeMaST STEM Hub is central to our STEM programming, which revolves around empowering, conducting, and supporting STEM education and scholarship in the community and on campus. We offer a variety of programming, which includes the following:

  • Professional development for faculty/staff, students, teachers, & community partners
  • STEM programming for faculty/staff, students, teachers, & community partners
  • STEM student community building
  • Maker-based programming and collaboration

Availability

The STEM Hub is available by appointment. If you are interested in STEM Hub programming or using the STEM Hub facilities or equipment, please contact us.

Contact Information

Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks
CeMaST Interim Director
alwarin@IllinoisState.edu

STEM Hub Equipment

Equipment

(Note: Some of the equipment above includes links to a Powerpoint with basic instructions and an instructional videos.)

 

Various Hand Tools

  • Allen wrenches
  • Bench vise
  • Box cutters
  • Chisels/files
  • Drill & screwdriver bits
  • Hacksaw
  • Hammers
  • Measuring tapes
  • Multimeters
  • Paper cutter
  • Pliers
  • PVC pipe cutters
  • Sanding supplies
  • Screwdrivers
  • Socket sets (1/4” & 3/8” - SAE & Metric)
  • Tin snips
  • Wire cutters and related supplies
  • Wrenches

STEM Hub Facilities

Photo of the STEM Hub conference table with a lab table behind and larger equipment and workspaces on the walls.

In addition to the equipment and tools listed above and other materials, the STEM Hub facilities also include a large conference table, a large work table, and other smaller workspaces. The conference table also has a TV with an HDMI hookup for any presentation needs.

The STEM Hub is available by appointment and can be reserved by groups for workshops, meetings, or other activities.

  • STEM Hub Workshops and Events

    The STEM Hub is available by appointment for workshops and events. A list of upcoming events and previous events and workshops is available here.

  • McLean County Makerspaces

    This website refers the public to maker resources throughout McLean County that provide maker services, programming, and access to maker equipment to local K–12 schools, adult learners, and the public of McLean County.