04/28/2026
Plugged In: Where Engineering Meets Adventure
At the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, the Innovation Lab makerspace is redefining what it means to be an engineer and a makerspace. It’s not just a lab and makerspace; it’s a social hub where creativity, music, robotics, and technology collide to create a genuine sense of adventure.
A Community in Motion
The atmosphere is open and driven by shared experiences. On any given day, you’ll find students leading STEM Outreach workshops for local high schools and community colleges, singing and playing guitars/instruments, or simply hanging out as new projects take shape. The makerspace is a design center built on the idea that engineering should be active, social, and—most importantly—adventurous.
Engineering Your Adventure
That spirit of exploration extends beyond the lab. Students organize and head out together for a day in the city, starting with a walk through the iconic sights and sounds of Pike Place Market before catching the Bainbridge Island ferry for a trip across the Sound to catch lunch or coffee. It’s a space where engineering becomes part of everyday life’s adventure—a mix of friendship, local exploration, and hands-on creation where we build memories as often as we build circuits.
