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Celebrating Pi Day at the Sphero RVR Hackathon

Shaun Beall

Shaun is the Director of Partnerships for Make:

March 19th, 2019March 19th, 2019

I joined a select group of students, makers and educators who didn’t let the ominous Bomb Vortex Blizzard (actual name of the snowstorm that hit Colorado last week) stop us from making our way to Boulder CO for the Sphero RVR Pi Day Hackathon. 10 early supporters of the RVR Kickstarter campaign got hands-on with […]

Boston Accessibility Hackathon Is Looking for Makers

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

November 8th, 2017November 7th, 2017

Join the Tikkun Olam Makers in a 48-hour hackathon to create solutions for some common problems with accessibility.

Meet Bangkok’s Growing Maker Movement

By Brian Berletic

Brian Berletic

Brian Berletic is co-founder of ProgressTH, a Bangkok-based design lab and media platform that focuses on using technology to solve real-world problems. They designed and built the equipment for F.Lab, a local DIYbio group, and have a growing collection of tools and equipment on their Thingiverse pages here and here.

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June 5th, 2017June 1st, 2017

At the end of 2014, Bangkok, Thailand began to experience a maker revolution. Since then, many makerspaces have opened their doors.

15 Incredible Solutions from the TOM Accessibility Hackathon

By Oded Shorer

Oded Shorer

Oded Shorer is the head of TOM:NYC and is a Tel Aviv native residing in

Brooklyn. He is volunteer maker in his own time and runs an industrial design and

product development studio in Tel Aviv and Brooklyn.

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May 12th, 2017May 11th, 2017

A weekend of brainstorming and hacking led to some fantastic prototypes that will help address certain mental and physical disabilities.

This Week in Making: Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Mad Max Mobiles, and Double Action Keyboard

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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April 30th, 2017April 28th, 2017

Make Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver, watch a Little Tykes’ Cozy Coupe go Mad Max, and never worry about hitting your caps lock ever again.