You can make it here!
The MIX provides a collection of collaborative spaces focusing on innovation + entrepreneurship.
Whether you are a faculty member hoping to add a hands-on component to your class, a student exploring a new technology, a group exploring a business idea, or just looking to expand your viewpoint, the MIX can support you.
Workshops and More
The MIX offers resources to all Mason students, faculty, and staff for making, prototyping, and developing entrepreneurial skills including:
Prototyping tools & fabrication equipment
Maker consultants
Startup advising & mentoring
Programs & workshops to spark innovation
Purposeful spaces to develop ideas, research problems, craft solutions, and launch ventures
Open Access
We believe in reducing barriers to learning and access to technology, and offer all of our equipment to everyone in the Mason community to discover, prototype, and innovate.
Meet the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Team
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Paula Sorrell
Associate Vice President
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation & Economic Development
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Gisele Stolz
Senior Director
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation & Economic Development
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Max Kazemzadeh
Mix Makerspace Manager And Events Coordinator
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation & Economic Development
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Lisa Shapiro
Assistant Director, Entrepreneurship Programs
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation & Economic Impact
Meet Our Students
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Adam
He/Him
Major: Biology
Grade: Sophomore
MIX Focus: Vinyl, Sublimation
Interests: AI, Automation, Computers
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Alexia
She/Her
Major: Applied Computer Science
Grade: Freshman
MIX Focus: Robotics, Adobe Photoshop
Interests: Painting, Digital Art
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Angel
She/ Her
Major: Graphic Design
Grade: Junior
MIX Focus: Studio Lighting, Photoshop, Textiles, 3D Scanning
Interests: Art, 3D Design, Photography
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Brynn
She/ Her
Major: Religious Studies
Grade: Junior
MIX Focus: Textiles, Vinyl Cutter, Laser Cutter
Interests: Cooking, Poetry, Languages
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Colin
He/Him
Major: Electrical Engineering
Grade: Freshman
MIX Focus: 3D Printing, Soldering, Electronics
Interests: Drawing, Circuitry, 3D Printing
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Darius
He/Him
Major: Systems Engineering
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: 3D Printing, Arduino, Modeling Design
Interests: Airplanes, Longboarding
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Eli
Major: Design and Technical Theater
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: Embroidery, Textiles
Interests: Art History, Fashion, Music
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Ethan
He/Him
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: 3D Printers, CNC Machine, Wood Shop
Interests: Aviation, Motorsports, Baseball
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Jackson
He/Him
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: Modeling, Fusion 360, Woodshed
Interests: Motorsports, Cycling, Cars, Drawing
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James
He/ Him
Major: Computer Engineering
Grade: Junior
MIX Focus: 3D Printing, Resin Printing, Fab Lab
Interests: Longboarding, Guitar, Making Stuff
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Jaymin
He/ Him
Major: Applied Computer Science
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: 3D Printer, VR, Resin Printer
Interests: Music, Games, Anime
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Justin
He/Him
Major: Electrical Engineering
Grade: Junior
MIX Focus: Machining and Metalworking
Interests: Cars, Filmmaking, Outdoors
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Mary Kathryn
She/ Her
Major: Government and International Politics
Grade: Junior
MIX Focus: Textiles
Interests: Reading, Hiking, Baking
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Nathan
He/ Him
Major: Cyber Security Engineering
Grade: Senior
MIX Focus: Modeling, 3D Printing, Fabrication
Interests: Jeeps and Outdoors
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Pooja
She/Her
Major: Data Analysis Engineering
Grade: Graduate
MIX Focus: Podcasting, 3D Printing
Interests: Soldering, Sewing and Textiles