Open Lab @ Hillman is a collaboration between the University Center for Teaching and Learning and the University Library System. Through workshops, class sessions, consultations and trainings, we aim to connect the Pitt community with technology for hand-on making and experiential learning. Drop in to experience virtual reality, learn to 3D print, use a vinyl cutter,or borrow a 360 degree video camera.
Pitt students, staff, and faculty are all welcome at the Open Lab @ Hillman, where you’ll find support from staff who can provide training and guidance. In addition to personal and research-related projects, we also provide support for course-related projects, including instructional design consultations for instructors interested in exploring incorporating emerging technologies into their teaching. If you’d like to begin a project in the Open Lab @ Hillman, get training, or schedule a consultation, please start here to let us know how we can help you. Open-Lab-approved users who have already received training on the equipment they want to use can skip ahead to reserve time on equipment.
The lab is currently equipped with a virtual reality workstations, 3D printers, a vinyl cutter, 360 degree video cameras, and a laser cutter/engraver (currently located offsite). We'll continue to develop the equipment available here, so check back (and let us know what you'd like to see!).
We have a sister space on campus, Open Lab @ Alumni, with a different set of equipment and offerings. For more information, check out the Teaching Center’s Open Lab website.
Join us for workshops on a variety of maker techniques and equipment, such as:
For more details and to register for your spot, see the Open Lab @ Hillman listings within the ULS workshops calendar.
The Open Lab @ Hillman is located in Hillman Library G-7, just next to the main entrance on the ground floor.
