SCS-33: Ancient MakerSpaces (Joint AIA/SCS Workshop)

Organizers

Eleanor Martin, Yale University; Alex Elvis Badillo, Indiana State University; Anne Chen, Bard College; Nicole Constantine, Stanford University; Hugh McElroy, Episcopal High School; Chris Motz, University of Richmond

Description

Ancient MakerSpaces ran as an SCS workshop from 2017-2019. Following this initial period and under the guidance of a new steering committee and the sponsorship of the Forum for Classics Libraries and Scholarly Communication, it has branched out to more actively include archaeologists, librarians, and independent scholars.

Almost all research, teaching, and scholarly communication in ancient studies today bears the imprint of digital technology in some way, yet the growing number of projects and the rapid rate of technological development present a distinct challenge for anyone interested in taking advantage of advances in digital scholarship. Ancient MakerSpaces serves as a space for students and scholars to interact with a variety of digital tools, techniques, and projects, providing participants the opportunity to engage in hands-on, peer-based learning. The wide array of subjects and multi-format presentations makes Ancient MakerSpaces a unique addition to the AIA/SCS joint program. We offer attendees a dynamic learning environment which fosters growth and exploration in the digital space and presenters receive the benefit of feedback from their digitally engaged peers. Through this workshop, we hope to make digital scholarship and training increasingly accessible, and most importantly, encourage cross-disciplinary conversations beyond the day of the workshop itself.

Ancient MakerSpaces is an event that will showcase the latest in digital approaches to the ancient world in all aspects of teaching and research. It fosters a dynamic learning environment, wherein presenters and participants engage in hands-on, peer-based learning. The wide array of subjects and multi-format presentations makes Ancient MakerSpaces a unique addition to the AIA/SCS program.

This workshop will be made up of three main components: lightning talks, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive Q&A sessions, running for a total of 5 hours.