ISPACE FAQs

ISPACE facilities are open to all CSULB students, faculty, and staff. The resources are available for academic projects, personal interests, and research endeavors.

To schedule a tour of ISPACE, use the ISPACE's online Service Request Form. Tours are available for individuals and groups, and you can select a convenient time and date.

Faculty members can integrate ISPACE resources into their curriculum by collaborating with ISPACE staff. 

Contact ISPACE to discuss potential partnerships and how to incorporate 3D printing, VR, and other technologies into your teaching. Workshops and Instructional Designers are also available to help you get started.

Yes, evening reservations are possible. Please check the ISPACE's online Service Request Form for available times and make your booking accordingly.

To host a workshop at ISPACE, please contact the ISPACE staff at i-space@csulb.edu. They will help you coordinate the event and provide the necessary resources.

3D printing at ISPACE is not entirely free, but it is heavily subsidized by the Student Excellence Fund (SEF). Students receive a 70% discount on printing materials.

What is the SEF Subsidy Program? 

The SEF Subsidy Program provides funding to subsidize the cost of 3D printing materials, making it affordable for all students. This program aims to encourage innovation and hands-on learning by reducing financial barriers.

Students can pay for 3D prints using Beach Bucks, which can be loaded onto their Beach ID Card. Payments are made at ISPACE.

Beach Bucks, what’s that? 

Beach Bucks is a prepaid account linked to your Beach ID Card. It can be used as an alternative form of payment on and off campus, including for printing services at ISPACE. You can deposit funds online, through the mobile app, or in person at a Beach Bucks deposit station. The deposit station nearest the ISPACE is conveniently located on the first floor of the Library.

Faculty and staff can use Beach Bucks to pay for prints. 

Beach Bucks is a prepaid account linked to your Beach ID Card. It can be used as an alternative form of payment on and off campus, including for printing services at ISPACE. You can deposit funds online, through the mobile app, or in person at a Beach Bucks deposit station. The deposit station nearest the ISPACE is conveniently located on the first floor of the Library to the ISPACE

Yes, colleges or departments can arrange to cover the cost of 3D prints for specific projects or courses. Please contact ISPACE staff to discuss the details and set up the necessary arrangements.

No. The ISPACE team will review your model, ensure it is ready to print, and advise you on any needed modifications; however, you are responsible for providing the 3D model. 

Check our website for upcoming workshops on 3D Modeling to learn the basics!

To reserve a Podcast Studio, use the ISPACE's online Service Request Form. You can select an available time slot that fits your schedule.

Yes, Podcast Studios can be reserved in the evening. When you fill out the online Service Request Form, you will see the available evening time slots; make your booking accordingly. Evening reservations must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.