(This page was inspired by the Inclusive Engineering Consortium’s Asset Driven Equitable Partnerships paper and discussions.)

Overview

The Douglas A. Mercer ’77 Innovation and Exploratory Laboratory (Mercer XLab) aims to establish, sustain, and pollinate a culture of exploration and innovation through providing access to electronic-based skills, software, and tools.

Your Donation Matters

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Click here to donate. We have three primary needs:

1. Funding tools and parts for student-driven innovations.

2. Funding instrumentation and their associated consumables that many students can use within the Mercer XLab.

3. Funding student staff that assist other students in the learning community.

All the ways that you donate contribute to accessibility, inclusivity, and equitable practices for our learning community!

Your Donation of Time, Knowledge, or Tools also counts!

Please drop us a message to Director Shayla Sawyer and Leadership staff, [email protected] , if you donate with a specific need in mind. We’d like to update you on our progress regarding the need you helped to fulfill!

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What We Offer: Assets (click triangles for more detail)

• Online Stockroom to find and use in the Mercer XLab or loan out Tools and Instrumentation
• Software, CAD, and Simulation Tools
• LPKF Printed Circuit Board Printer Suite
• Workshop Space
• Vibe Smart Board w/ Camera for Hybrid Meetings and Video recording
• Storage lockers for Temporary Electronic Storage (for Mercer X Affiliated RPI Clubs)
• Break-It Lab with Fume Hood for experiments that require extra safety

Partnership Opportunities

• For RPI Student Clubs

• For RPI Faculty

• For Industry Strategic Partners

• For Collaborating Universities

• For Community-Based Strategic Partners

We hope to align with groups that find synergy around the following Core Values….

Our Core Values