About
The Mechanical Engineering Design and Development Lab (MEDDL) is committed to cultivating creativity in University of California, Riverside (UCR) students, staff, and faculty through interdisciplinary innovation initiatives and outreach. Innovation, as we understand it, is a spectrum such that innovation begins where science meets technology, technology meets design, and design meets engineering; that innovation knows no boundaries, and imagination is without limitations. MEDDL firmly believes that research should be transparent, and that knowledge should be communal which is why this laboratory promises to serve as a universal and inclusive hub for UCR creatives from any background.
MEDDL Principles
Safety first! Get trained on equipment
To access the MEDDL makerspace, students can initiate the process by emailing meddl@engr.ucr.edu to request enrollment in the dedicated Canvas course. Once added to the course, they will have the opportunity to submit essential safety documentation and commence written training for each machine. Following the completion of these initial steps, students can proceed to the makerspace for hands-on training under supervision.
It's crucial to note that access to the makerspace is restricted to the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, ensuring a controlled and safe environment for student engagement. This structured approach enables students to progressively acquire the necessary skills and knowledge before gaining independent access to work with machines within the makerspace
Request a quote for your project
In this form, you will be asked to provide your contact information, and name your department. Having this information allows us to generate an accurate quote for costs of materials, machine time, as well as labor and other services. Please also provide us with the date you need your project by so that we can produce your order in a timely manner. View our rates and fees here. Request a quote by sending an email to meddl@engr.ucr.edu.
Bring your vision to life!
Reserve the makeRspace for your projects once you’ve been certified to use the machine your project needs.
MEDDL General Contact
Email: meddl@engr.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-2943
Location: 3401 Watkins Drive, Bourns Hall, B160 & B165
Riverside, CA, 92507
The MEDDL email currently has automated replies with access information and work order information.
MEDDL Manager, Abigail Gandhi
Email: agandhi@engr.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-2943
Location: 3401 Watkins Drive, Bourns Hall, B160 & B165
Riverside, CA, 92507
Contact me for other inquiries and questions.