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Check out the <a href="/makerhub/academic-engagement">Academic Engagement</a> webpage for sample class sessions and example assignments.</li></ol><p>To stay up to date on the latest news, consider to <a href="http://eepurl.com/gBEIbH">subscribing to the Maker Hub Newsletter</a> and following us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gumakerhub/">Instagram</a>.</p><h2>Our Space</h2><p>The Maker Hub is located on the 1st floor of Lauinger Library. The space is small, only about 1,300 <abbr title="Square feet">ft<sup>2</sup></abbr>, but we boast an impressive array of <a href="/makerhub/tools">equipment</a>. The use of equipment, while limited to the confines of the room, is always free. Consumable materials are generally free to use as well, within reasonable amounts. Before using any Maker Hub resources, please review the <a href="/makerhub/rules-policies">rules and policies</a>.</p><p>If you've never been to the Maker Hub before and want to know where to start, click through our virtual Maker Hub environment! Check out the different resources and where they are all from the comfort of your chair. And when you're ready to come down to Lau 1 in person, you'll know how to find what you need! 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