Innovation Center
Located in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Building on the Brenham Campus, the 3,000-square-foot Blinn College District Innovation Center offers high-demand, hands-on training in emerging technology. Featuring a 3D printing lab, laser and vinyl cutters, soldering stations, a robotics area, drones, a workspace for creating prototypes and component parts, and a virtual reality space, the Innovation Center is a space where Blinn faculty and students can turn their ideas into reality.
FAQ
The Innovation Center is free for Blinn College faculty, staff, and students to use.
All Innovation Center equipment is free for Blinn faculty, staff, and students.
The Innovation Center does not hold nor require training for equipment use. However, the Innovation Center wants users to feel comfortable and confident with the equipment before operating it. If you are a first-time user of the equipment, please ask for assistance from the Innovation Center Manager.
Yes, some of the equipment requires software to be downloaded. We recommend downloading the required software on your personal computer. However, if this is not possible, you also can check out a laptop already loaded with the needed software. If you have any questions regarding software downloading, stop by the Innovation Center for assistance.
Yes, with prior approval from the Innovation Center Manager.
Contact Us
Innovation Center Hours
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed during staff events. See dates below.
Location: STEI 118
Email: innovationcenter@blinn.edu
All projects (Prints, Laser Engraving, Sewing, Vinyl Cutting, etc.) must be started 30 minutes before closing.
NOTE: The Innovation Center closes during the staff events below.
Events (Staff Only)
- Engineering Club Sport Support: Friday, October 25, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Engineering Club Meeting: Monday, October 28th, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Committee Member Lunch-In: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Engineering Club Field Trip: Friday, November 15th, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.