The College of Engineering’s new makerspace has gained a dedicated professional who is working to develop the fabrication capabilities of both the Engineering Design Center and the students. Matthew Briggs, a new assistant professor of practice and design fellow for the college, is developing courses on equipment safety and instruction, as well as holistic approaches to the makerspace role on campus.

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The University of Arizona Health Sciences and the College of Engineering are pleased to welcome Matthew Briggs, MFA, who will serve as a professor of practice at Health Sciences Design and the Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program. Briggs joins the two programs as an instructor in digital design and makerspace technology.

Kasi Kiehlbaugh, PhD, is the director and an assistant teaching professor of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Design Program. Her passion is design thinking and helping students develop new tools and mindsets that can magnify change.

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