MIX Short Courses Within
Existing Credited Courses
Current Badges
Micro-Credential Opportunities with the MIX
The MIX partners with existing credit-bearing academic courses to offer an integrated micro-credential. George Mason University utilizes a third-party badgng service that develops badges for different short courses and skills. Successful participants receive that credential and can use them as references for future careers, resumes, and more.
A designated portion of the curriculum is dedicated to required contact hours at the MIX, enabling students to earn an additional micro-credential badge alongside their academic credit.
Faculty members interested in enhancing their courses with a micro-credential badge are encouraged to contact the MIX management team to explore collaboration opportunities.
Kinetic Sculpture with Arduino and Sensors
Earners of this badge demonstrate the ability to create kinetic sculptures by integrating microcontrollers, programming, sensors, actuators, and electronic components with hands-on sculpture practices. They have experience fabricating with both traditional and experimental materials, blending technical and artistic skills to design dynamic, interactive works that explore motion and interactivity. The badge is open to students enrolled in AVT 363 - Sculpture II course. See more on the Credly platform here.
Mastering 2D-to-3D Multi-Material Fabrication
This badge emphasizes the hands-on use of advanced makerspace tools—laser cutters, sublimation printers, CNC embroidery machines, and more—to transform 2D photographs into innovative, 3D multi-material fabricated objects. It highlights the integration of digital photography with diverse fabrication processes, fostering creative and technical proficiency.The badge is open to students enrolled in AVT 354 - Digital Photography II.
See more on the Credly platform here.
Innovative Package Design with Digital Fabrication
This microcredential recognizes students proficient in package design and fabrication using digital tools, material exploration, and professional documentation. Through MIX workshops, they master advanced techniques to design, create, and refine projects. Students integrate MIX equipment—laser cutting, 3D printing, and prototyping tools—into their work, demonstrating adaptability and innovation in sustainable packaging solutions.
Read more about Package Design at the MIX here.
Explore Faculty Projects with the MIX
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Biology Professor Printed New Tool for Research Project
Our 3D Printer created these cases to help track bats and other wildlife. We printed cases for a Biology Research Project to protect electronic listening devices that needed waterproof enclosures.
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Engineering 107 Projects
Engineering 107 students worked on building prototypes at the MIX. This included testing out wheels and axles for class.
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Thymio Robots & Computer Design Courses
Professor Ted Prawat recently received a grant and has launched an exciting partnership with a leading robot designer from Switzerland, Thymio Mobsya, to provide cutting-edge robotic equipment to be incorporated into Prof. Prawat’s courses.
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Book Making Project
Students attended the MIX for guidance and training how to design and execute producing a book for their class.
Engage Students with Hands-On Projects
Reserve time in our space with a hands-on workshop led by the MIX team
One on One support for students in the Makespace, Media Lab, or Incubator
Brainstorm how to enhance curriculum given our suite of tools and technology
The MIX Collaborates with GMU Biology Professor to 3D Print New Tool for Wildlife Tracking Research Project