Gannon MakerSpace joined Homecoming 2026 with custom Gannon merchandise and personalized creations. From event merch to large-scale custom production, see how MakerSpace can help businesses, nonprofits, and organizations bring their ideas to life.

The Gannon MakerSpace team joined nearly 1,100 volunteers for Gannon’s 29th GIVE Day on Sept 19! We stepped out of the lab to roll up our sleeves, give back, and connect with our Erie community through hands-on service. We loved working alongside local groups, serving our neighbors, and living out Gannon’s mission to make a real difference across Erie!

At the Gannon MakerSpace, we recently took on a project we are especially proud of. A full-size Liberty Bell, 3D printed right here in our lab. The bell was created to celebrate America 250, and it came together in six separate printed pieces, plus two more parts for the yoke that holds it up. Once every piece was printed and assembled, our team primed the bell and hand painted it coat by coat, right down to the famous cracks. A project like this is a perfect example of what

This summer, our UMT and FutureMakers campers built their own 3D printers, designed custom keychains on the laser engraver, and took real engineering skills home with them. Take a look at everything our campers created at the Gannon MakerSpace this year.

See how Gannon MakerSpace brought the Bike Lab to life at the Erie Children's Museum, turning STEAM learning into hands on fun for the Erie community.

The Gannon MakerSpace hosted its inaugural Combat Robotics 2026 competition, bringing together talented student teams for an exciting night of engineering and innovation. This event marked another step forward in building a strong engineering culture within the MakerSpace and the broader Erie community.

MakerSpace welcomed Girl Scout Troop #46822 on April 18th for a hands-on engineering experience in collaboration with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania and the Gannon University Society of Women Engineers. From exploring our facilities to creating and experimenting, the visit showcased how MakerSpace empowers the next generation through innovation and real world learning.