MIX Partnerships &
Badges in For-Credit Courses

Larry Mullins, Associate Professor of Forensic Science, uses the MIX to 3D‑print skulls from MRI scans to teach identity‑focused forensic sculpture.

Michael McDermott, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, School of Art, incorporates MIX technologies into his design curriculum and personal research.

Sue Wrbican, Full Professor Emerita, School of Art, guides students in transforming digital photography through MIX automation tools and materials.

Lisa Bauman, Professor of Art History, uses the MIX to help students analyze architecture’s relationship to culture, religion, and politics.

Patrick Sargent, Assistant Professor of Arts Management, teaches Creative Entrepreneurship in the MIX to explore product design and market development.

Missy Cummings, Professor of Robotics and Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center, uses the MIX for Human‑Robot Interaction and tech‑enhanced art projects.

Daigo Shishika, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has students fabricate course components using MIX Bambu Labs X1 Carbon printers.

Nathalia Peixoto, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, uses the MIX Fabrication Lab to support innovation in her bioengineering courses.

Pelin Kurtay, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, uses the MIX for hardware interface projects and co‑created the MIX Integrated Embedded Systems Badge.

Brian Davis, Assistant Professor in Sculpture and Expanded Fields, School of Art, teaches a Sculpture and Electronics course in the MIX.

Quentin Sanders, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering, works with graduate students in the MIX to develop rehabilitative and assistive technology components.

Edgar Endress, Full Professor, School of Art, uses the MIX to develop products for creative installation projects and teaching.

Alessandra Luchini, Biosciences PhD program director at the School of Systems Biology and Associate Professor at the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM), used the MIX to prototype mailable Lyme disease diagnostic solutions.

Brian Eckenrode, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, used the MIX to customize a retrofit part for laboratory testing equipment.

Zelalem Eshete, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, regularly brings ME 151 and ME 447 students to the MIX for custom training and tours.

Leigh McCue, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, actively supports and encourages faculty and student engagement with the MIX.

Eileen Roesler, Assistant Professor of Human Factors and Applied Cognition, uses the MIX for custom 3D printing and podcasting workshop training.

Matthew Scherer, Associate Professor of Government and Politics, uses the MIX to build robotics components and mentor young robotics students.

Craig Yu, Associate Professor of Computer Science, collaborates with the MIX on NSF research into AI engagement and co‑developed the MIX VR Badge.

Kamaljeet Sanghera, Executive Director of STEM Outreach and Professor of IT, and Nirup Menon, Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management, used the MIX with student teams to conduct DoD‑funded interdisciplinary swarm‑drone research.

Kinetic Sculpture with
Arduino and Sensors

Earners of this badge demonstrate the ability to create kinetic sculptures by integrating microcontrollers, programming, sensors, actuators, and electronic components with hands-on sculpture practices. They have experience fabricating with both traditional and experimental materials, blending technical and artistic skills to design dynamic, interactive works that explore motion and interactivity. The badge is open to students enrolled in AVT 363 - Sculpture II course.

Read more about Kinetic Sculpture with Arduino and Sensors at the MIX here.
See more on the Credly platform here.