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Media Commons, Maker Commons and IMEX Lab have the distinct privilege of being able to work with faculty and students on a wide variety of creative projects and initiatives, all across the Commonwealth. The community of teachers and learners inspires our team – and we hope you, as well.
Notable Class Projects
EDSGN 100: Human-Centered Learning
Course Number: EDSGN 100
Instructor: Courtney Cole
Number of Students: 25
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: 360º Video, Simulation, VR Headset
ENGL 050: Creating Physical Artifacts from Writing
Course Number: ENGL 050
Instructor: Joe Bueter
Number of Students: 24
Service Area: Maker Commons, Media Commons
Technology: Adobe Express, Button Maker, Cricut Maker, Dye Sublimation, Sticker Printing
IST 110: Can AI Play? on the Road
Course Number: IST 110
Instructor: Ashu Kumar
Number of Students: 24
Service Area: Dreamery Experience
Technology: Generative AI (Chatbot)
WMNST 106N: Making Feminist Toolkits
Course Number: WMNST 106N
Instructor: Aparn Parikh
Number of Students: 40
Service Area: Maker Commons, Media Commons
Technology: Adobe Express, Button Maker, Paper Craft
ME 360: Piloting Instructor-Made VR
Course Number: ME 360
Instructor: Daniel Cortes
Number of Students: 80
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: Simulation, VR Headset
MGMT 425: Laser Engraved Logos
Course Number: MGMT 425
Instructor: Jeanette Miller
Number of Students: 24
Service Area: Maker Commons
Technology: Graphic Design, Laser Cutter
HDFS 418: Family Scrapbook
Course Number: HDFS 418
Instructor: Lauren Jacobson
Number of Students: 10
Service Area: Media Commons
Technology: Adobe Express, Photography
COMM 372: Creating an Animated Pitch
Course Number: COMM 372
Instructor: Bill Zimmerman
Number of Students: 40
Service Area: Media Commons
Technology: Adobe Express, Generative AI
ART 260H: AI-Assisted Podcasting
Course Number: ARTH 260
Instructor: Stephanie Swindle Thomas
Number of Students: 17
Service Area: Media Commons
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, One Button Studio
LDT 110: Human (and Feline) Centered Prototypes
Course Number: LDT 110
Instructor: Nicole Cingolani
Number of Students: 30
Service Area: Maker Commons
Technology: 3D Printing, littleBits, Paper Craft
ENGL 202: Capturing Campus Spaces
Course Number: ENGL 202
Instructor: Holly Ryan
Number of Students: 18
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: 360º Images, ThingLink
MIS 404: Virtual Collaboration Space
Course Number: MIS 404
Instructor: Bill Cantor
Number of Students: 12
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: VR Headset, Collaborative VR World
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Semester Reports
Fall 2025 Semester Report
Fall 2025 saw 12,183 students, faculty, and staff use the Media Commons, Maker Commons, and Immersive Experiences Lab initiatives across the Commonwealth. Much of this use was focused in 301 classes in nearly every discipline offered at Penn State. To support these efforts beyond University Park, traveling consultants delivered 18 in-person sessions and 49 remote sessions, providing instruction and consultations.
Spring 2025 Semester Report
Spring 2025 saw 9,410 students, faculty, and staff use the Media Commons, Maker Commons, and Immersive Experiences Lab initiatives across the Commonwealth. Much of this use was focused in 253 classes in nearly every discipline offered at Penn State. To facilitate these interactions outside of University Park, traveling consultants provided 29 in-person sessions and 35 remote sessions for instruction, consultations and support.
Fall 2024 Semester Report
Fall 2024 saw 14,417 students, faculty, and staff use the Media Commons, Maker Commons, and Immersive Experiences Lab initiatives across the Commonwealth. Much of this use was focused in 360 classes in nearly every discipline offered at Penn State. To facilitate these interactions outside of University Park, traveling consultants provided 34 in-person sessions and 41 remote sessions for instruction, consultations and support.
Spring 2024 Semester Report
Spring 2024 saw 8,759 students, faculty, and staff use the Media Commons, Maker Commons, and Immersive Experiences Lab initiatives across the Commonwealth. Much of this use was focused in 277 classes in nearly every discipline offered at Penn State. To facilitate these interactions outside of University Park, traveling consultants provided 29 in-person sessions and 31 remote sessions for instruction, consultations and support.
Events + Activities
3D Scanning + Aero at VAR Lab
IMEX Lab again visited Penn State Behrend’s VAR Lab to hold two days of programming in the Fall. On November 7th, 18 students and faculty gathered at the Lilley Library for a tutorial on creating AR scenes using Adobe Aero on the iPad Pro.
PA Green Tutorials
Our One Button Studios at University Park were requested for use in filming 11 “PA Green” tutorials for the College of Education, OPP and the state government’s Department of Energy and Sustainability.
3D Scanning + Adobe Aero
IMEX Lab facilitated a two day event at Penn State Behrend including a 3D Scanning Roadshow stop (10 participants) and an Adobe Aero workshop (20 participants) in conjunction with the campus VAR Lab.
Arts & Architecture Staff Retreat
Maker Commons hosted the College of Arts and Architecture's Staff Advisory Council Retreat event. Maker Commons led a dye sublimation workshop, and participants made custom work socks!
Undergraduate Advisor Training in VirtualSpeech
The Lambert Undergraduate Advising Center at Penn State Harrisburg worked with the campus Center for Teaching Excellence to offer VirtualSpeech training as professional development to its staff on September 17.
Immersive Day at Penn State Berks
In October, Media Commons and the Penn State Berks library hosted an Immersive Day in the Penn State Thun Library.
Shields Media Commons Open House
In November, Media Commons opened the doors to the newest location at University Park, in the Shields building, to be toured by students, faculty and staff.
Making Resources for Berks + Brandywine
Media Commons has begun rolling out Cricut Maker printers to Penn State Berks and Penn State Brandywine. At Berks, the Cricut is available in the campus Maker Space, which is supported by an intern.
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Media Commons partners with faculty from every campus and any discipline to enrich the teaching and learning experience through multimedia technology and storytelling.
Students build new skills in important mediums like video, audio, presentations, infographics, websites and more through tailored assignments supported by Media Commons workshops and 1-on-1 consultations with professional staff.
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IMEX Lab
The Immersive Experiences (IMEX) Lab offers both a space designed specifically for creation and viewing of emergent new forms of content as well as a staff of experts to help guide exploration of the technologies in and out of the classroom.
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Maker Commons
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is home to many cutting-edge technological resources. From our 3D printing farm to the Invention Studio, we are here to serve students, faculty, and staff in transforming education.
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Media Commons
Media Commons partners with faculty from every campus and any discipline to enrich the teaching and learning experience through multimedia technology and storytelling.
Students build new skills in important mediums like video, audio, presentations, infographics, websites and more through tailored assignments supported by Media Commons workshops and 1-on-1 consultations with professional staff.
Educator Resources
Find a Location
Browse Tutorials
IMEX Lab
The Immersive Experiences (IMEX) Lab offers both a space designed specifically for creation and viewing of emergent new forms of content as well as a staff of experts to help guide exploration of the technologies in and out of the classroom.
Educator Resources
Explore Experiences
Maker Commons
The Maker Commons
is home to many cutting-edge technological resources. From our 3D printing farm to the Invention Studio, we are here to serve students, faculty, and staff in transforming education.
Educator Resources
Request Print Credits
Discover Technologies
Click the + to learn more about our services.