Preparing Makerspaces and STEM Labs for Summer Break: The OAH Approach

The weeks leading up to summer break can be stressful for instructors and administrators, as they are ultimately responsible for inspecting and cleaning up their STEM education facilities to ensure a safer start the following academic year. In this article, the authors present a three-pronged approach to aid in safely closing down a makerspace or lab in preparation for summer break while simultaneously preparing for the following academic year.