McMurtry Innovation Space

An interdisciplinary design space open to all Rice students: woodworking, 3D printing, CAD, electronics, and more.

The MIS is located in Room 107 of McMurtry College, between the B and C stairwells. To gain swipe access, complete the safety quiz with a 100%. All instructions are in the Safety Guidelines below.

No other college has anything like this. Join us to host workshops, help grow the space, and collaborate with the Murt community.

Safety GuidelinesEquipment Info

Hours

Monday8 AM - Midnight
Tuesday8 AM - Midnight
Wednesday8 AM - Midnight
Thursday8 AM - Midnight
Friday8 AM - 10 PM
Saturday8 AM - 10 PM
Sunday8 AM - Midnight

What We Offer

  • Woodworking tools including miter saw and multiple other saws
  • 3D printing
  • CAD software with 2 powerful computers (Fusion 360, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor)
  • Electronics components and microcontrollers
  • Whiteboard wall and projector
  • Arts Committee home base with full art supplies
Access

Some equipment is locked. Contact the General Manager to unlock it. Complete the safety quiz with 100% to gain swipe access.

Leadership

General Manager

Lucas Dovalina

lbd1@rice.edu
MajorMechanical Engineering
SubjectsAsk Me About: 3D Printing, Assembly, Advanced CAD (Fusion 360, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor), Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Woodworking, Welding, Soldering, Hand Tools

Student Personnel

Raj Anthony

rra2@rice.edu
MajorElectrical and Computer Engineering
SubjectsAsk Me About: Computer/tech repair and troubleshooting, 3D Printing, CAD, Hand Tools, Shop Tools, Microcontrollers, Soldering

Bri Schulstad

bts8@rice.edu
MajorChemical Engineering + Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
SubjectsAsk Me About: CAD, 3D printing, Hand Tools

Owen Krum

otk1@rice.edu
MajorMechanical Engineering
SubjectsAsk Me About: Woodworking, Wood species, Vintage hand tools, Tool Restoration, Carpentry, Cabinet Making, CAD, Laser Cutting, Wood Finishing

Tristen Flores

trf5@rice.edu
MajorMechanical Engineering, Minor in CAAM
SubjectsAsk Me About: CAD, Arduino, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodworking, Hand Tools, Power Tools