Education Commons

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educom1@pobox.upenn.edu

Location:

George A. Weiss Pavilion, Mezzanine
Franklin Field, 233 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The Education Commons is open to the Penn community and is home to a makerspace, crafting space, and reservable study spaces and seminar rooms.

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Access

Note that access to the Education Commons is restricted to members of the Penn community with a valid PennCard.

Education Commons Fox Fitness Center Entrance

How to find us

The Education Commons is located in the George A. Weiss Pavilion next to Franklin Field. Here's how to get here and what to know before you visit.

Reserve a space

Check out the group study rooms, booths, and classrooms you can book in the Education Commons.

Use Specialized Equipment

At the Education Commons, students, faculty, and staff can use our specialized equipment for academic and personal projects alike!

To use the following tools, fill out our consultation form.

Arduinos
Basic Art Supplies
Laminator
Paper Cutter/Trimmer
Makey Makey Kits
Sewing Machine
Vacuum Former
Vinyl Cutter

To use the following tools, complete one of our training workshops.

3D Printer
Laser Cutter
Metal and Jewelry Tools
Hydraulic Press
Rolling Mill

Upcoming Workshops

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Workshop

September 24, 2025

EC: Intro to Vacuum Forming for Packaging Design Part 2 of 2

Learn to use a vacuum former to create your own commercial looking product using digital design and fabrication

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Education Commons Makerspace

Open to Penn Students Only

Lecture

September 25, 2025

AI in Action: Smart Prompts & Creative Applications for Students

Learn effective AI prompt writing and visual content creation for college projects in this hands-on workshop covering ChatGPT techniques, AI art generation, and ethical AI use in academic settings.

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 114: Goldstein Electronic Classroom, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor

Open to Penn Students Only

Workshop

October 6, 2025

Intro to Metals and Jewelry: Medical Themed Impression Dies

Learn metalworking basics and craft a unique pendant inspired by health science using fine and base metals in this hands-on workshop, part of the Re/Make History exhibit with the Penn Museum Library.

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Education Commons Makerspace

Open to Penn Students Only

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Consultations and Instruction

Fill out our consultation form to request assistance for workshops, collaboration at events, or consultations related to VR or makerspace activities like 3D printing or laser cutting.

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We are currently recruiting for the Holsley Digital Literacy Fellowship. This program encourages creative exploration of technologies commonly used in our rapidly evolving 21st century workplace and beyond.

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