The Maker Takeover returns on April 30, inviting all corners of the campus to experience hands-on expression, student innovation, and projects that turn big ideas into reality.
Elon’s maker community is where curiosity becomes creation, and the Maker Takeover brings that spirit front and center.
Hosted by the Maker Hub, the 6th Annual Maker Takeover will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Moseley Student Center. This free, drop-in event is open to the entire campus community. With more than 40 student-made projects on display, it’s a chance to explore, create, and engage with Elon’s vibrant maker community.
From quilting, woodworking, and 3D printing to student-designed games and immersive experiences, the Maker Takeover is equal parts interactive gallery and hands-on festival.
Attendees can:
- Play student-designed Connect 4 and Operation-style games.
- Sample liquid nitrogen ice cream from Elon Dining.
- Test their wit in the “Emergency Lockdown” escape room.
- Craft string art signs, custom t-shirts, keepsake buttons and stickers and other DIY giveaways.
- Watch live demos like chainmail making and screen-printing.
“I’m excited for Maker Takeover every year,” said Chloe Berkowitz-Pereyra ’26. “There are always new games, activities, and little personalized goodies to take home—but my favorite is the ice cream! My first year, it was mango ice cream; last year, they made Cheerwine. I can’t wait to see what unique flavor they have for us this year.”
The event will also feature the 2025 Kickbox cohort. Kickbox is a Maker Hub program that awards students funding, tools, and mentorship to turn passion projects into prototypes.
Some of this year’s creations include:
- Custom joint support rings, designed to ease chronic joint pain.
- A self-landing model rocket, for safer and more affordable engineering exploration.
- A wheelchair umbrella mount for hands-free weather protection.
- A handcrafted subwoofer engineered for audio precision.
- And a custom nightstand inspired by Where the Wild Things Are.
These projects highlight how Elon students are using design, engineering, art, and curiosity to solve problems, express themselves, and turn bold ideas into tangible results. Explore all of the 2025 Kickbox projects on the Maker Hub’s website.
“Maker Takeover is where creativity meets community. It’s not just about what our students made; it’s about what inspired them to make it, and their process of making it real.”
-Dan Reis, senior instructional technologist in Teaching and Learning Technologies, who leads the Maker Hubs.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend, bring a friend or colleague, and support the makers behind these innovative and meaningful projects. Some instructors even integrate Maker Takeover into class experiences—as extra credit, reflection prompts, or design inspiration.
Follow @elonmakers on Instagram or visit the Maker Hub website for updates and a full event overview.