inVenTs In-house makerspace for Hoge Hall residents participating in Galileo or Hypatia RLCs

Studio 1 Hours:
Monday-Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday and Sunday: 1-6 pm

The inVenTs Community features spaces dedicated to support discovery and creative activities of the students. Together, students from science, engineering, and other disciplines can interact and learn from each other, fueling their imaginations to design, create, and invent the future. Some of the unique ben

efits for inVenTs community members include:
- Access to state of the art design studio in Lee Hall!
- Participation in design competitions hosted by the inVenTs Leadership Team, providing the mentoring and financial support for teams to work together on projects and host inVenTs competitions.
- Make connections at social events for science and engineering students.

As the semester winds down and the tool trainings close for the year, we have loved having our Galipatia 2023-2024 stude...
04/26/2024

As the semester winds down and the tool trainings close for the year, we have loved having our Galipatia 2023-2024 students here and we can't wait to see next year's students this fall!

As we wrap up this year and our projects come close to being due, remember the studio is here to help! Need tools, measu...
04/24/2024

As we wrap up this year and our projects come close to being due, remember the studio is here to help! Need tools, measurement equipment, or just a place to meet your team? Check it out it’s got a little bit of everything!

What a fantastic weekend with our RISE students! From hands-on projects at the inVenTs Studio to discussions while tailg...
04/18/2024

What a fantastic weekend with our RISE students! From hands-on projects at the inVenTs Studio to discussions while tailgating before the Spring Game, it was a pleasure hosting these bright minds! Here's a glimpse of the highlights!

A day filled with excitement, exploration, and endless possibilities at Engineering Open House! Thank you to all who joi...
04/16/2024

A day filled with excitement, exploration, and endless possibilities at Engineering Open House! Thank you to all who joined us for an unforgettable experience at the inVenTs Studio yesterday! Here are some snapshots from the day!

This Friday will be the last day you can submit 3D prints to the queue this semester!  Please submit anything you want p...
04/15/2024

This Friday will be the last day you can submit 3D prints to the queue this semester! Please submit anything you want printed by Friday at 4 PM. Also, all 3D prints will need picked up by May 1 at 8 PM. Don't miss out!

What an incredible weekend with our future female engineers at Women's Preview Weekend! From crafting LED name signs in ...
04/12/2024

What an incredible weekend with our future female engineers at Women's Preview Weekend! From crafting LED name signs in the inVenTs Studio to exploring campus, it was a blast! Check out these snapshots of the fun!

From Galileo LLC to Groomsmen Gifts: A Journey in Engineering and Love πŸ’ Meet Alexander, a Junior in mechanical engineer...
04/10/2024

From Galileo LLC to Groomsmen Gifts: A Journey in Engineering and Love πŸ’ Meet Alexander, a Junior in mechanical engineering who once called Hoge Hall home during his freshman year. His passion for creation ignited in the design studio back then. Now, as he prepares to embark on the adventure of marriage, he's showcasing his engineering skills by crafting personalized groomsmen gifts - monogrammed rocks glasses using the rotary tool for the laser engraver! Cheers to engineering friendships and crafting memories that last a lifetime! πŸ₯‚

🎨 Back in Stock: Wood Sheets & Colored Acrylic! 🌈 Get ready to level up your crafting game with our fresh supply of mate...
04/08/2024

🎨 Back in Stock: Wood Sheets & Colored Acrylic! 🌈 Get ready to level up your crafting game with our fresh supply of materials! πŸ› οΈ Combine wood and acrylic sheets to craft unique treasures like this student did by making custom D&D coasters!

Engraved with intricate symbols, these coasters are not only stylish but also practical, providing the perfect spot for your drink and dice set! 🎲✨ What will you create next? Let your creativity take flight!

βš”οΈ Level up your projects with laser precision! βš”οΈ Check out this epic Monado sword from Xenoblade Chronicles, crafted u...
04/05/2024

βš”οΈ Level up your projects with laser precision! βš”οΈ Check out this epic Monado sword from Xenoblade Chronicles, crafted using our laser cutter! Want to bring your own gaming dreams to life? Join our laser cutter trainings every Monday and Friday!

With the end of the year comes fancy dress season! Did you know the studio has a sewing machine? If you want to learn ho...
04/03/2024

With the end of the year comes fancy dress season! Did you know the studio has a sewing machine? If you want to learn how to sew or make your own alterations, stop by the studio and check it out!

🎨 Think small, print big fun! 🎨 Join our Minis Competition and let's turn our leftover filament bits into tiny treasures...
04/01/2024

🎨 Think small, print big fun! 🎨 Join our Minis Competition and let's turn our leftover filament bits into tiny treasures! Submit your prints by April 19th for a chance to win! Let's see what mini-masterpieces you can create!

(Make sure you add in the description if it’s for the Minis Competition! Max size is 2” x 2” x 2”. Winner will be announced on May 1.)

🌟 Rise and shine, future engineers! 🌟 Get ready to discover the endless possibilities at Virginia Tech's RISE event on A...
03/30/2024

🌟 Rise and shine, future engineers! 🌟 Get ready to discover the endless possibilities at Virginia Tech's RISE event on April 13! We're thrilled to show you what engineering at VT is all about through a fun studio project and cheering on the Hokies at spring game!

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Hoge Hall, 570 Washington Street
Blacksburg, VA
24061

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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