There will also be greater focus on technology and project management - and the launch of an innovation lab.

It combines the disciplines of journalism and computer science together to establish a cutting edge media innovation lab, one of the few of its kind in the country.

The organization runs year-round digital innovation labs on themes such as open data, remote collaboration, urban interface and environmental mass observation.

It hosts a series of conferences including two annual conferences, a variety of financial innovations labs, and a series of forums and private events.

Critical making can continue to enrich the learning environment of faculty, students and community members if critical making centers and innovation labs continue to grow in popularity.