Where Ideas Come to Life
Welcome to the Sarasota Collaboratory, a vibrant space where literacy, art, technology, science, mathematics, and engineering come together to spark creativity, foster innovation, and fuel meaningful collaboration among teachers, professors, students, and community members. Rooted in an interdisciplinary approach, the Collaboratory provides the tools, experiences, and opportunities needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through transformative learning and collaboration, we aim to inspire lifelong learning and make lasting impacts, locally and globally.
Featured Technologies & Capabilities
- Programmable animatronics
- Farm-Ed Grow Chamber
- Meta Quest 3 VR headsets
- Drones and drone simulator
- VisionPro spatial computing
- Vex robotics
- 3D printers and pens
- Vacuum former
- Makerspace tools
- Artistic mediums
- Micro:bit
- Makey makey
- Snap circuits
- Arduino
- Makedo prototyping
- Sewing machine
- Game engines
- Design software
- AI tools
- Ozobots
- Alienware gaming desktops
- Audio and video engineering
- Lego
- Cricut
- Lilypad
- Magnetic bricks
- And more
Programs & Services
Bring Your Vision to Life
From youth camps and educator workshops to custom-designed learning experiences, the Sarasota-Manatee Collaboratory empowers communities through hands-on, high-impact programs. We partner with schools, organizations, and local leaders to create events that meet your goals—and spark lasting impact. Ready to get started?
About Us
The College of Education Collaboratory on the Sarasota-Manatee Campus is an interdisciplinary innovation hub where immersive technologies, such as extended reality, spatial computing, and animatronics, advance experiential learning, research, and creative exploration. Through embodied, design-driven approaches, we foster AI literacy, digital wellbeing, and inclusive collaboration across the arts, sciences, and education. Our mission is to empower individuals not just to use technology, but to engage it as a catalyst for transformation, creativity, and purposeful leadership in a rapidly evolving world.
Be Part of the Spark
At the Sarasota-Manatee Collaboratory, we believe incredible things happen when literacy, art, technology, science, and mathematics intersect. Our mission is to spark innovation and creativity through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences that empower students, educators, and the broader community. With cutting-edge resources and meaningful opportunities for collaboration, we’re building a hub where ideas thrive and impact grows—locally and beyond. If you're interested in supporting our mission through partnership, time, or resources, we’d love to connect.