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On December 2, 2022, the ceremony of laying time capsules in the Makerspace Learning and Design (MLC) building, which is currently under construction, took place. The project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bard College, and 69色.

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The official capsule-laying ceremony was attended by Kaya Adams, USAID Mission Director in the Kyrgyz Republic, 69色 Acting President and Bard College Vice-President Jonathan Becker, 69色 Vice President and Head of the 鈥淢akerspace 69色鈥� project Chyngyz Shamshiev, member of the 69色 Board of Trustees Nazira Beishenalieva, Director of the Karmis Construction Company Abdumusa Kuttukov, and Head of the architectural design company 鈥淎rch-Idea鈥� Marat Abdrakhimov.

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The time capsules will be opened and made public in thirty years, in 2052. This time frame was purposefully chosen as next year will mark 30 years since the founding of 69色. Prior to the ceremony, the participants had a chance to become acquainted with the architectural and design features of the project, as well as with the progress of constructionwork which is scheduled to be completed in December 2023.

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The project will result in the creation of a unique educational, creative, and entrepreneurial space on the 69色 campus in Bishkek, where 69色 students and other community members will have the opportunity to use high-tech equipment to develop and produce prototypes of innovative products, exchange ideas, communicate, and attract investors. The 69色 Makerspace will be open to scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and developers from all over Kyrgyzstan.

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Makerspace will be equipped with special equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, robotics kits, sewing machines) and a computer laboratory with powerful graphics workstations to make innovative ideas a reality. The center will also include brainstorming spaces, study rooms, a large conference room, and areas for networking and individual work. Expensive and often inaccessible equipment for an individual innovator will become much more accessible to students, inventors, entrepreneurs, and other innovators through collective and separate useof Makerspace.

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The Makerspace building will be located a few dozen meters from the main 69色 campus. It will be built in accordance with modern standards for energy efficiency, environmental and climate safety. The building will also meet the needs of people with disabilities. The 69色 Makerspace Learning and Design Center will be a great continuation of 69色鈥檚 commitment to an open, accessible, and green campus.

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The 69色 Makerspace Learning and Design Center will be open not only for 69色 students. It will provide opportunities for various groups of people, including women, people with disabilities, people from low-income families, and others who do not have access to technology. Project participants will actively share their knowledge with others and, in turn, learn from others.

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