Reno Reporter

The University of Nevada, Reno has announced four of the University Libraries' newest academic and administrative faculty members.

There are three additional One Digital and Technology Center staff members and one new DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library Makerspace staff member, according to a news release provided by the university. The new members will forge their own path and implement their unique knowledge abilities with the rest of the school.

DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library Makerspace Senior Specialist Nick Grainger, joined the Libraries in August, has over 15 years of experience as the facilities manager for the Generator in Sparks.

“For approximately five years, I managed Burning Man’s 130-acre production facility overseeing all pre-event construction and event infrastructure assets as well as facility maintenance,” Grainger said in the release.

In his previous role, he oversaw the transfer of two departments into a new 70,000-square-foot building.

According to Grainger: “I look forward to exploring and using creative technology to help facilitate advanced research. I want to emphasize the accessibility of the DeLaMare Makerspace and identify growth opportunities for it. I look forward to bringing in new equipment, and I hope to be able to expand on current services offered.”

Grainger added that he hopes to implement art into the science and engineering work taking place DeLaMare’s Makerspace.

“Cross-pollination between the fields and the Makerspace can serve as an on-campus incubator for all types of projects because the space is open to everyone. All students. All researchers. All disciplines,” he said.