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Digitizing the Past

Generations of student voices chronicling UTA's history are being preserved through a project underway in the basement of the Central Library.…

student making vegan pancakes

FabLab How-To: Vegan Banana Pancakes

At the Maverick Kitchen Series: Vegan Eats event in the FabLab, biochemistry junior Mia Perkins shared her recipe for vegan banana pancakes.

students working in FabLab

UTA FabLab encourages innovation, independence

The FabLab, an estimated 8,000 square foot creative hub located on the first floor of the Central Library, celebrates its five-year anniversary in…

compost bin with strips of newspaper, cardboard, and worms

FabLab How-To: Compost with worms

A box of worms, dirt and decomposing food in your dorm may sound gross, but it can help eliminate waste.

New FabLab equipment

New equipment available in the FabLab

The FabLab purchased $60,000 in equipment that was put into operation last fall.

red white and blue sneakers

"For the Love of Sneakers" event held in FabLab

In 1985, Michael Jordan largely changed the direction of sneaker culture and basketball footwear after he stepped foot on the Chicago Bulls’ court…

Participants open their cans of vegetarian refried beans for their seven-layer dip

Maverick Kitchen: Game Day Eats event teaches students how to make Super Bowl snacks

The steady sound of kitchen knives slapping against cutting boards interrupted the usual dull roar of students during lunch time Wednesday in the…

student spreads out her fabric before she outlines her pattern

UTA Anime Club hosts costume FabLab workshop

The UTA Anime Club hosted a workshop to teach students how to design and build costumes and cosplay designs in the Central Library’s FabLab on…

students learning gold leafing in the FabLab

FabLab Workshop Teaches Attendees Medieval Gold Leafing

Attendees learned how to apply gold leafing to ancient manuscripts and practiced on bookmarks they were able to take home.

plants and pots on a table in the FabLab

“Bounty of Nature” series grows to help students garden

Students to learn about basic plant structures and a variety of sprouting techniques from roots, stem sprouts and seeds.

student presenting at Pitch of the Week

FabLab presents Pitch of the Week

Vinyl tarps, journalism, drones, three teams and a game show atmosphere.

students examining rocket

Aero Mavericks use FabLab to help aspiring aeronautical engineers

The local Northstar School students appreciate the more advanced rocket-building tools in the FabLab, including the laser cutters.