U.S.
Embassy Inaugurates Maker Lab at the National Library of Pakistan
Dr. Jassim Taqui
DG Al-Bab Institute for Strategic Studies
Islamabad, November
30, 2021: U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Minister-Counselor Ray
Castillo and Joint Secretary Muhammad Mureed Rahimoon of the National Heritage
and Cultural Division inaugurated a “Maker Lab” within the Lincoln Reading
Lounge at the National Library of Pakistan. The space will serve as a
tech lab that will provide young Pakistani inventors, entrepreneurs, and
educators with the latest technology and resources to foster innovation.
Established by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad in partnership with the National
Library of Pakistan, the new Maker Lab is one of several tech labs in the 19
American Spaces in Pakistan.
American
Spaces in Pakistan conduct Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Mathematics (STEAM) programs that focus on teaching 21st-century technology
like 3D design and printing, robotics, coding, and virtual reality. By
learning about technology and developing new skills, Pakistani innovators can
come up with solutions to various real-world problems. STEAM programs
also allow participants to learn about the latest U.S. innovations in the field
of science and technology.
Minister
Counselor Castillo said: “The Maker Lab at the Lincoln Reading Lounge will be a
substantial resource for young leaders seeking to hone their tech skills while
deepening their relationship with the United States.”
Maker
Lab staff will hold workshops on the use of 3D printers, 3D scanners, basic
robotics, virtual reality headsets, coding, and circuits. All activities
and programs of the Maker Lab are free of charge and open to the public.
To make an appointment for a group to use the Maker Lab, please contact lrl.islamabad@lincolncorner.
Lincoln
Corners are partnerships between the Embassy of the United States of America
and selected institutions in Pakistan. Located within universities,
public libraries, and cultural centers, Lincoln Corners are multi-media
resource centers, where visitors can connect, practice their English, and learn
about America in many different ways. For more information about the
Lincoln Corners, please visit our website: https://pk.usembassy.gov/
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