Jaimie and the Giant Robot
Help share the amazing and inspiring story of robot-maker Jaimie Mantzel in this documentary film.
Makers
Chatting with Inventables’ Zach Kaplan About Shapeoko
This Monday, Chicago-based DIY resource Inventables announced the release of Shapeoko 2, hailed as one of the most inexpensive CNC mills in the world — $300 without electronics.
There’s Something About Women and Science
It seems like every single day I read about a new report, initiative, competition, or program geared toward getting more women involved in science, or investigating why there are not more women in science to begin with. If you want to see girls in science making themselves and everyone around them proud, then get thee to a Maker Faire!
East Bay Mini Maker Faire – A Kid’s Perspective
Sunday was the East Bay Mini Maker Faire at Park Day School. I liked it because there are lots of activities for kids to make and do things – even more than the big Maker Faire in San Mateo. My favorites were Riveropolis, Nerdy Derby and Hoop Play. I also really liked the crate stacking.
The 3rd Annual Atlanta Mini Maker Faire: This Saturday!
More than two years after creating and hosting the first Atlanta Mini Maker Faire, I’m going back for the third annual show this Saturday, and I’m extremely excited to see how it’s grown. It’s free to attend and takes place on Georgia Tech’s beautiful campus, so there’s really no reason not to come.
Recapping a Big Weekend for Bay Area Mini Maker Faires
The Bay Area Maker Faire season ended on a high note this weekend with fairs in Santa Rosa and Oakland. The kid-centric fairs were packed and drew makers from across the Bay Area and beyond. Here’s a look at what went down in photos.
The Art of Engineering Costumes with Nicole Magne
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-based artist Nicole Magne makes some of our favorite Halloween costumes on the web. Her fun, innovative designs are a perfect blend of art and engineering, and she revels in a good challenge.
