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Moody Makerspace

Student Staff

HAI NGUYEN

Graduating Class: 2024

Major: Electrical Engineering

NIKKI GRACE

Graduating Class: 2025

Major: Pre-Occupational Therapy

JOSEPH WANG

Graduating Class: 2025

Major: University Scholar

AARON CRONE

Graduating Class: 2025

Major: Psychology / Pre-Law

AUM PANDYA

Graduating Class: 2026

Major: Bioinformatics, Pre Med

ELLE CORDOVA RIVERA

Graduating Class: 2026

Major: University Scholar

LANDYN WILLIAMS

Graduating Class: 2026

Major: Apparel Design

RONNIE GARCIA

Graduating Class: 2026

Major: Apparel Design

MICHAEL GERKEN

Graduating Class: 2026

Major: Mgmt. Information Systems

NORA HAVILAND

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Nutrition

JACKSON LUCAS

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Pre-Business

ARIELLE COOK

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Business Marketing

AUSTIN RICHARDS

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Pre-Business

CALEB GRIFFIN

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: University Scholar

GRACE THOMAS

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Social Work

MINH VAN

Graduating Class: 2027

Major: Biochemistry

Managers

KJ Mikulencak

 

KJ joined the Experiential Learning Commons team at the start of 2022 as the Manager of Creative Making. She holds a B.S. in Interior Design from Baylor and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Creativity and Innovation from Drexel University.  She has ten years of experience working in aircraft completions as an interior / industrial designer, program integrator, and program manager. When time allows, she enjoys teaching in an adjunct role for Human Sciences and Design (Digital Presentation, AutoCAD, and the occasional 3D modeling class). 

In her role as Manager of Creative Making, KJ is responsible for the operation and function of the Moody Makerspace and the Innovation Garage, including staff management, curricular work, event coordination, and departmental collaborations. 

If you need more in-depth assistance with a specific project or if you are faculty who would like to incorporate experiential learning into your coursework, feel free to email KJ or make an appointment directly using the below links!


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Brett Harper

 

Brett joined the Experiential Learning team in 2024 as the Makerspace Coordinator. He holds a B.S. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Studies, both from Baylor University. Prior to this role, Brett dedicated seven years to vocational ministry, including five years leading a church-planting team in Athens, Greece, where he mentored high school students and young adults. In his free time, Brett enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing board games and RPGs, and working on creative projects such as painting miniatures, 3D printing, and laser engraving.

As the Makerspace Coordinator, Brett helps coordinate workshops and training sessions, manages equipment and supplies, and collaborates with faculty to integrate hands-on learning into coursework. His unique blend of experience in science, creative making, and community leadership shapes his approach to experiential learning, encouraging a collaborative and innovative environment for students, faculty, and staff alike.

If you’re interested in incorporating makerspace tools and resources into your classes, or need assistance with a creative project, don’t hesitate to connect with Brett by email or book a meeting through the links below.


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