Makerspace

Vw Elab At Ooltewah Middle

Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States
Address
5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States

About Vw Elab At Ooltewah Middle

Vw Elab At Ooltewah Middle is a community Makerspace in Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States, United States. it provides open access to digital fabrication tools, electronics labs, and collaborative workspaces for students, educators, entrepreneurs, and independent makers. Members can work with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronics prototyping equipment to turn ideas into functional prototypes. The space hosts regular STEM workshops, coding sprints, and design thinking sessions that attract talent from across Tennessee. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Vw Elab At Ooltewah Middle offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in United States.

Description

The VW eLab at Ooltewah Middle School is one of 16 VW eLabs in the greater Chattanooga, TN area. Ooltewah Middle is a diverse school that reaches approximately 800 students in grades 6-8. The VW eLab hosts a class for each grade level where connections to core content are made daily. After school activities/clubs are also offered through the lab. These include open lab days, robotics club, an electric car team, and a club centered around engaging girls in STEM fields.

At OMS, we strive to immerse students in digital fabrication through the utilization of The Design Thinking Process. Students and community stakeholders can learn & utilize the skills necessary for digital fabrication using equipment such as robotics kits, 3D printers, laser cutters, microcontrollers, heat presses, and vinyl cutters. They also have access to more traditional fabrication equipment such as power tools and sewing kits. Through our eLab, students can make connections to core content through innovative solutions.

Who Can Benefit

Students & Researchers

University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.

Educators & Trainers

Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.

Independent Makers

Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.

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