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(Disclaimer: All steps copied from website)OPERATING HOURSFall (Sep 1 - Dec 13) & Spring (Jan 20 - May 3) Hours 2025:Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMClosed on Sundays and all University HolidaysLimited availability for Fabrics & CompositesSummer Hours (May 19 - Aug 8) 2025:Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWood, Boilermakery open Monday to FridayMetal, Electronics open Monday, Tuesday every weekPrinting & Prototyping open Wednesday every weekClosed on Weekends and all University HolidaysNo availability for Fabrics, Hot-Works, Blacksmithing, CompositesStep 1: Initial Project Consultation (~10 mins - 1 hr)During our operating hours, come to the Front Desk, or join our and hop on the Front Desk channel.The Front Desk will connect you with an available Peer Mentor and help you start a consultation.You may have to provide information about material, purpose, design etc. Keep that information handy before you get in a consultation. Hint: Volunteering, tours and learning to use equipment are all projects.From the consultation you should get project viability, resource list, learning resources, project workflow etc.Hint: Take notes!Step 2: Project Proposal (~10 mins)Make sure to type in the resources based on your initial consultation. Proposals are not automatically approved! You need to hop on in order to get them approved by a Peer Mentor.Hint: It is best to get this done during Step 1.Step 3: Finish Initial Agreements Quizzes (~10 mins - 30 mins)Hint: You can click on the quizzes in the Project Management System to jump to the quiz. You have to accept the badges for them to be complete.Step 4: Further Consultations (~1 hr - 3 hrs)Depending on the nature of the project there might be multiple subsequent consultations. These could be on or in-person (decided by Peer Mentor start in Discord) at the Center.Hint: Always take notes! Share what you have discussed with the last Peer Mentor. Simple web searches can often solve a lot of problems; save the difficult questions for the Peer Mentors.Ask the Peer Mentor if you are ready for a Reservation.Step 5: Reservation (~10 mins)Reservation are not automatically approved! You need to hop on in order to get them approved by a Peer Mentor.Hint: It is best to get this done during Step 4.Show up for you reservation on time.Hint: Make sure to have your PPE!
Hint: This page consists of ALL your projects and proposals & there statusStep 4: Fill in Proposal CriteriaProposal Name: Name of Project Description: Mission Objective & especially Why utilizing Bechtel’s services will enhance potential outcomesHint: Over describing is preferred to under describingResources or Equipment: List Desired Materials & Equipment needing to be utilized to create the projectHint: Look up Material & Equipment List at Bechtel Innovation Design CenterOwners: Add one email of someone that could be contacted if something comes up (Scheduling, Resource management, Changes to Proposal, etc)Hint: Normally Creator of Proposal (One Email)Members: Add emails of those in collaboration with the project, then this will ensure they are also contacted on updates regarding the projectHint: Professor, Peers, etcPurposes: Select from the predetermined entries by clicking into the boxPredetermined PurposesStep 5: Click “Submit” & Project is then sent and will be under review
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