UMass Boston

Explore hands-on innovation, design, and emerging tech at UMass Boston.

Contact Us

Technovator

• Location: Wheatley Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 133 (W-03-136)
• Email: technovation@umb.edu
• Website: umb.edu/technovation

Makerspace

• Location: McCormack Hall, 1st Floor, Room 401 (M-01-401)
• Email: Makerspace-Staff@umb.edu
• Website: umb.edu/makerspace

Manager

• Zack Ronald, zack.ronald@umb.edu

Technovator

Featured Technologies

• Virtual Reality (VR)
  Explore captivating historical tours, STEM applications, and nursing simulations. VR opens the door to immersive, hands-on learning across disciplines.

• Augmented Reality (AR)
  Visualize complex concepts, interact with historical artifacts, and explore human anatomy in 3D through interactive AR tools.

• Innovative Tools for Teaching
  Enhance student engagement with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Power Automate.

VR Tools

• Visible Biology
• VR Expeditions 2.0
• Visible Body Atlas
• FrameVR

Pilots and Proof-of-Concept Projects

• Collaborate with IT Innovation staff on pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives to explore new teaching and learning solutions.
• View past projects: Technovator Showcase

MakerSpace

The MakerSpace is a free service for anyone in the UMass Boston community to make, tinker, and learn!

Equipment

• 3D Printers
• Scanners
• Raspberry Pis
• Arduino Kits
• Sewing Machines

Software

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Fusion 360

Access

• Free for students, faculty, and staff
• Learn more and view MakerSpace Resources.