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UMass Boston now has five 3D printers, free to use for all Faculty, Staff, and Students, at the brand new UMass Boston MakerSpace! On October 12th and 13th, the MakerSpace was visited by the Provost, the CIO, and many faculty and students all eager to learn about the possibilities of this new technology. Students quickly started designing and printing small organs, gears, pieces to build objects, etc., while faculty and staff excitedly discussed how to incorporate the lab into their curriculum. Three professors are already making use of the MakerSpace for their classes in the month after it’s opening, including a Biology class where students will be designing and printing replicas of livers, stomachs, and hearts! The UMass Boston Makerspace is a collaboration between School for the Environment, Department of Engineering, and Information Technology Services.