When Making Touches Lives: The Story of the R2-KT Droid
When 7-year-old Katie Johnson was diagnosed with a terminal illness, the R2 Builders Club worked together to give her her very own droid.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
Robot Armies, Fish Cars, and R2-D2 Invade Las Vegas
The 2016 Las Vegas Mini Maker Faire wowed with art cars, interactive glowing art, deconstruction/construction zones, drones, and more.
Made in Baltimore: Raising Money for Your Makerspace
Whether you are trying to raise $10,000 or $10 million, fundraising is fundamentally about doing your homework.
5 Features That Make a Great Tech Toy
Not every tech toy is great for the classroom, but these 5 features can ensure that you can get a lot out of your tech toy.
4 Kits from New York Toy Fair Perfect for Young Tinkerers
There’s nothing like an engaging kit to grab your attention, explore new ideas, and Make projects together.
Made in Baltimore: Build a Community for Your Makerspace
What good is a Makerspace without any Makers? In this installment Will Holman talks about fostering a community of Makers.
Hacker Publishes a Rosetta Stone Style Book for Manufacturing in Shenzhen
Bunnie Huang is publishing a tool to help Makers get business done in Shenzhen (without having to learn Mandarin).
