The first, one-of-a-kind makerspace at UTEP open to everyone! All majors welcome. Come teach, learn,
⚡ GAIA Rapid Fire!
We asked a few quick questions…
favorite things, quick opinions, and a little bit of chaos. 😅
How would you answer these? 👀
03/17/2026
Lucky to create. Lucky to innovate. Lucky to be GAIA. 💚
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the GAIA Makerspace!
Let’s turn your ideas into reality.
03/06/2026
🍀 GAIA Lucky Maker Bingo is LIVE! 🍀
Think you can complete a row before March 13th? 👀✨
Here’s how to play:
1️⃣ Visit GAIA and complete the activities on the bingo card.
2️⃣ Mark off each square you finish.
3️⃣ Complete a row (horizontal or vertical) by March 13th at 11:59 PM 🍀
4️⃣ Post your completed card to your story and tag
5️⃣ DM us your card to claim your prize 💚🏆
⚡️ Deadline: March 13th
⚡️ Only the FIRST 5 students to complete a row will receive a GAIA prize!
Let’s see who’s making their own luck this semester 🍀✨
If our machines had personalities, who would you choose? 💘
We asked students which one they’d couple up with and what they love most about GAIA ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day from your favorite place to imagine, inspire, and create ✨
02/13/2026
Need a last minute Valentine’s gift idea? 👀❤️
Make a custom cutaway card or press a design onto a Be Mine mug ☕💌
Scan the QR codes and bring your vision to life at GAIA.
02/13/2026
Build your Valentine ❤️
🪵 Barn Quilt
💬 Conversation Hearts
Scan → plan → make it at GAIA ✂️
02/12/2026
Laser engraving for Valentine’s?
YES ❤️
Which would you gift → 🧩 puzzle or ❤️ folding heart?
Scan the QR codes and come create it at GAIA ✨
’sLaserProjects
02/11/2026
Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
GAIA has 3D prints
Waiting for you ❤️
Scan the QR codes to grab the Flexy Rex Heart or Screwless Heart Gear and come make it in the makerspace!
02/11/2026
Skip the store bought stuff 👀
Make it at GAIA ❤️
We’re sharing Valentine project ideas ALL WEEK from our 3D printers, lasers, and woodshop 🖨️✨🪵
Follow along and come turn your idea into something unforgettable 💌
12/03/2025
11/27/2025
Pie on the table, creativity on our minds. 🥧🛠️
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 2:30pm |
| 4pm - 6pm |