TURNING
MAKERSPACES
INTO GREATER
PLACES
OUR WORK
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LEARNING
ARTIFACTS
COLLABORATION
Our transdisciplinary research teams are recruited to perform original applied research demonstrating social and economic impact. Learning, the acquisition of knowledge and skills valued by stakeholders for the purpose of intentional change, is used to assess the outcomes of our work.
Our learning outcomes produce artifacts for use in academic, corporate, and public settings. Research and programmatic artifacts provide evidence of solutions-oriented impact in the community and organizations. Artifacts also provide a repository of research assets for further study
Inter-institutional and inter-organizational collaboration are central to our ability to demonstrate impact. Collaborations occur in the form of partnerships, conferences, research, joint programs, and other forms of collective engagement. We assert the belief that vibrant collaboration leads to innovation.
2019
Organization Assessment
and
Economic Impact Study of
Conducted by
Coppin State University’s
College of Business
Sponsored by PNC Bank
Conducted by
Coppin State University’s
College of Business
Sponsored by PNC Bank
2020
A Makerspace's Rapid Response
to the COVID-19 Pandemic:
A Case Study of Open Works in
Baltimore, Maryland
WHO
BENEFITS
POLICYMAKERS
GRANTMAKERS
MAKER LEADERSHIP
ADVOCATES
ENTREPRENEURS
MAKER COMMUNITIES
RESEARCHERS
DEVELOPERS
OTHERS
NEW RELEASE
APRIL 25, 2024
CURRENT
PROJECT
"Making the Future: A New Assessment Framework for Local Production"
Makerspaces are redefining the landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship globally, revolutionizing how we assess social and economic impact. As these collaborative environments gain prominence, there is a need to understand their influence on technological advancement and social capital. This report explores the evolving assessment methodologies for makerspaces, highlighting their role in shaping the future of relational ecosystems and innovation. Specifically, it delves into the rise of makerspaces in the USA, with a spotlight on Open Works in Maryland, and the pivotal role of Coppin State University in advocating for manufacturing policies. By synthesizing traditional approaches to impact assessment with social network analysis, this report helps to advance a new impact assessment paradigm for local production in the region and beyond.
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Released April 25, 2024
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Coppin State University
College of Business
Dept. of Management & Marketing
2500 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD21216