FGCU Library's Makerspace featured on ABC7 News

12/20/2023

Anna Carlin

Makerspace

Check out this story from ABC7 news featuring the library's Makerspace. The video story showcases some FGCU students using the Makerspace for their class and creative projects. Our own Creative Commons Lab Coordinator, Matt Losey, also makes an appearance, to talk about the the purpose of the space.

https://abc-7.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/12/12/fgcu-makerspace-provides-students-with-the-future-of-creativity/

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