Gillette College Area 59

Gillette College Area 59 Learn. Make. Innovate.

🚀 STEM Achievers is off to a great start!Today, our students explored what it means to be responsible when working with ...
06/01/2026

🚀 STEM Achievers is off to a great start!

Today, our students explored what it means to be responsible when working with technology. We discussed the importance of safely using equipment, taking care of tools, and making good decisions when working with advanced technology like drones and robotics.

To put their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test, students showed what they know through an interactive on-screen laser tag activity that challenged their communication, strategy, and quick thinking.

We also tackled a STEM design challenge: How would you create a life-saving device for astronauts exploring Mars? Students worked together to brainstorm ideas, design solutions, and think like engineers facing real-world challenges in an extreme environment.

From responsibility and safety to creativity and innovation, STEM Achievers participants are already building the skills they'll need to become tomorrow's problem-solvers!

As we kick off our STEM Achievers @ Gillette College program, we are highlighting innovative thinkers, doers, inventors,...
06/01/2026

As we kick off our STEM Achievers @ Gillette College program, we are highlighting innovative thinkers, doers, inventors, and creators. Stay tuned for more pictures of our adventures!

It all starts tomorrow...
06/01/2026

It all starts tomorrow...

One of our veteran makers spent time at Area 59 designing a custom challenge coin that reflects his service, experiences...
05/29/2026

One of our veteran makers spent time at Area 59 designing a custom challenge coin that reflects his service, experiences, and personal journey.

Challenge coins have long been a tradition in the military—symbols of unit pride, accomplishment, remembrance, and connection. Through design and fabrication, this project becomes more than a piece of metal; it becomes a way to preserve a story and share a legacy.

One of the most rewarding parts of our Veterans Program is seeing technology become a tool for storytelling. Whether it's designing a challenge coin, creating a keepsake, or learning a new skill, every project carries meaning.

Thank you to the veterans who continue to share their experiences, talents, and stories with our community.

05/28/2026

The lasers are firing up and STEM Achievers is almost here! 🔥

Today we’re engraving custom dog tags for every STEM Achiever to receive when they earn their drone “license”. It may look like a simple keepsake, but it’s also a reminder that each student is joining a community of innovators, problem-solvers, builders, coders, creators, and future leaders.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest group of STEM Achievers and kick off another summer filled with robotics, AI, drones, immersive technology, design challenges, and hands-on learning.

Monday can’t get here fast enough!

It’s getting to be fair season, and we’re already starting to see some amazing 4-H projects come through Area 59! This y...
05/27/2026

It’s getting to be fair season, and we’re already starting to see some amazing 4-H projects come through Area 59! This young maker created a custom engraved woodworking project and absolutely knocked it out of the park.

One of the best parts of fair season is watching students turn ideas into real projects while learning design, fabrication, creativity, and craftsmanship along the way. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates this year!

📸 We’re giving Instagram a try!Area 59 has officially launched an Instagram account as another way to share the projects...
05/27/2026

📸 We’re giving Instagram a try!

Area 59 has officially launched an Instagram account as another way to share the projects, creativity, technology, classes, and behind-the-scenes moments happening in the makerspace. From lasers and robotics to welding, drones, stickers, and student creations, we’ll be sharing a little bit of everything.

If you enjoy seeing what our community is building, creating, and learning, come follow along as we figure this whole Instagram thing out. 😄

https://www.instagram.com/gcarea59/

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3207 South Douglas Highway
Gillette, WY
82718

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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(307) 681-6135

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