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Visions of a Victorian Future: Steampunk Makers Compete for 0,000 TV Prize

Visions of a Victorian Future: Steampunk Makers Compete for $100,000 TV Prize

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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Whether you are already into steampunk, or just curious, you should check out the new TV show ‘Steampunk’d’ on GSNTV.

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The Japanese Art of Recognizing Beauty in Broken Things

The Japanese Art of Recognizing Beauty in Broken Things

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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In Japan, craftsmen practice the ancient art of kintsugi, or “golden joinery,” which is a method of restoring a broken object with lacquer.

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Interview: Nicole Grimwood on Electronics (and Cake)

Interview: Nicole Grimwood on Electronics (and Cake)

By Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose is an intern at Maker Media Lab, and a senior engineering major at Harvey Mudd College. He grew up as a maker, building things in his garage with his family, and he gets excited about basically anything that involves making. When he's not making stuff he enjoys being outside, rock climbing, running, and cooking.

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Nicole Grimwood is working towards a dual degree in engineering from Columbia University and liberal arts from Scripps College.

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Rockets, Robots, and Board Games: An Interview with Sherman Lam

Rockets, Robots, and Board Games: An Interview with Sherman Lam

By Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose is an intern at Maker Media Lab, and a senior engineering major at Harvey Mudd College. He grew up as a maker, building things in his garage with his family, and he gets excited about basically anything that involves making. When he's not making stuff he enjoys being outside, rock climbing, running, and cooking.

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Sherman Lam is an engineer at Harvey Mudd College who typically juggles six rigorous courses, a research position, and several clubs.

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This Rancor Suit Is the Most Realistic Star Wars Cosplay Ever

This Rancor Suit Is the Most Realistic Star Wars Cosplay Ever

Matt Freund

By Matt Freund

Matt Freund

Matt has a passion for education and unconventional engineering. He delights most in projects that remove barriers to curiosity and allow makers to explore new hobbies without committing to them. He is active in any hacker or makerspace activity he can get his hands on and has more creation-related pastimes than a healthy adult probably should.

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Check out this Maker’s stunningly impressive build of the Rancor from Return of the Jedi that he made for ComicCon 2015.

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