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UCLA Samueli Makerspace: Blue & Gold Challenge

$10,130
202%
Raised toward our $5,000 Goal
89 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on November 10, at 12:00 AM PST
Project Owners

We Did It! Thank you!

November 13, 2025

Dear UCLA Samueli Community,

Thanks to YOU, we had our most successful Blue & Gold Challenge ever! We rallied 89 donors and raised $10,130 (over 2x the original goal of $5,000) to support the UCLA Samueli Makerspace, which provides vital resources that support all Bruin engineers — like us. 

Your generosity makes it possible for us to succeed as students and pursue our dreams as future professional engineers.

Thank you all again so much, and Go Bruins!

- Charlene and Cooper

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

November 04, 2025

Hi everyone! We’re thrilled to share that just three days into the Blue and Gold Challenge, we’ve already surpassed our $5,000 goal for the UCLA Samueli Makerspace! Thank you to everyone who has given so far!

Your generosity and support mean so much to us, and will help us continue to invest in new, state-of-the-art tools and machinery, as well as replenish essential supplies. Your contribution ensures we can continue to practice hands-on engineering —turning ideas into reality and keeping our Engineering 1 (E1) courses running strong all year long.

Even though we've surpassed our goal — there's still 4 days left in the Challenge, so let's keep the momentum going and see how much more we can raise for the Makerspace! If you're interested, please help us continue to spread the word by sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and fellow Bruin Engineers! https://crowdfunding.ucla.edu/samuelimakerspace

Once again, thank you all so much, and Go Bruins! 

- Charlene and Cooper

Our way
of Thanking You

$10

A Spool of Filament

With $10, you can contribute a spool of filament for a basic 3D Printer, which is ideal for large, strong parts, and prototypes. The Makerspace goes through about 800 spools in one year! (fully tax-deductible)

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026

$25

Blue & Gold Pin Set

Show your Bruin spirit during the UCLA Blue & Gold Challenge! Gifts made this week (11/2 - 11/9) count towards the challenge goal. To show our appreciation, we will send you a Limited Collectors Edition Enamel Pin Set. (tax-deductible gift of $20).

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026

$100

A Tank of Resin

With $100, you can contribute a tank of resin ("ink") for a fancy 3D Printer, which excels at small, highly detailed models with smooth finishes. To show our appreciation, we will send you a Limited Collectors Edition Enamel Pin Set. (tax-deductible gift of $95).

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026

$250

Materials for E1 Class

With $250, you can contribute to materials for our E1 class, where students complete hands-on engineering design projects and examine various engineering majors and careers. To show our appreciation, we will send you a Limited Collectors Edition Enamel Pin Set. (tax-deductible gift of $245).

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026

$500

A Workshop

With $500, you can contribute materials for a workshop hosted at the UCLA Samueli Makerspace! There are approx. 24 workshops hosted every academic year. To show our appreciation, we will send you a Limited Collectors Edition Enamel Pin Set. (tax-deductible gift of $495).

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026

$1,000

A New 3D Printer

With $1000, you can contribute a brand-new 3D printer for the UCLA Samueli Makerspace! To show our appreciation, we will send you a Limited Collectors Edition Enamel Pin Set. (tax-deductible gift of $995).

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Estimated Delivery: March 2026