A Toolkit for Learning About Biomimicry
Explore the lectures, videos, exercises, case studies, and other resources included in the toolkit.
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.
LED Constellation Wall Art
What’s your sign? Bring the cosmos into any room with this simple DIY LED wall art! Materials needed: plywood (select desired size) knowledge of the free downloadable program Inkscape any constellation star map pencil ruler electric sander drill + various sized bits black wood stain black spray paint 220 grit sandpaper dremel tool battery […]
Maker, Teacher, Blogger, Mom: Amy Oyler
Amy Oyler has made homeschooling into a project, and homeschooling has made Amy Oyler into a maker. Her blog, The Scientific Mom, tracks Oyler’s hands-on projects as she teaches science to 8-year-old Kat. Amy started writing it to explain this whole homeschooling idea to friends and family, but it has grown in popularity as she […]
AnnMarie Thomas Explores the Playful Side of Engineering
How do we get more people to learn engineering? AnnMarie Thomas wants to make engineering more playful.
Annika O’Brien Makes Cool Robots, Teaches Tech
Annika O’Brien is a roboticist with quite an online following. She is the founder of the LA Robotics Club, appeared in SyFy’s Robot Combat League, and works full time making cool robots and encouraging kids to learn technology.
National Women In Engineering Day
Today, June 23, is National Women In Engineering Day as announced by the Women’s Engineering Society. This announcement coincides with the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Engineering Society. The aim is to celebrate the work that women do in engineering, and to showcase the great engineering careers that are available for girls. […]
4th Year For Maker Faire KC
Maker Faire Kansas City is back for the 4th year! Starting Saturday June 28th, the absolutely gorgeous Union Station will be full of 3D printers, knitting, printing presses, autonomous drones, trash built instruments, robots, games, and even battling model boats. This year, the event is the biggest it has ever been with over 300 exhibitors […]
