Documentary Series Magic Makers Getting Off the Ground 01/16/2014 Journalist Melissa Jun Rowley is producing a new STEAM documentary series titled “Magic Makers.” I was intrigued to learn more...
Inside Small Batch Assembly 01/15/2014 Two weeks ago I was intrigued to learn that Nova Labs also serves as an incubator for a small electronics...
The Women Behind the Wright Brothers 12/17/2013 The Wright Brothers could not have invented the airplane without the involvement of two key women in their family.
Book Review: The Book of Audacity 12/10/2013 The Book of Audacity is a comprehensive and fun to read guidebook for the popular sound recording and editing software.
Baltimore is Building Makers 10/29/2013 The recently opened Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center, in Baltimore, is propelling young makers forward in exciting ways.
Elf Solar-Powered Bicycle Vehicle Rolls Forward 10/16/2013 The solar-powered Elf bicycle vehicle (velomobile) shows the future of zero emission transportation. It's a fun vehicle to bike, too.
Teaching Pranks at the Public Library 09/04/2013 Pranks and making go together like peanut butter and jelly. A well-conducted prank requires creativity and skill.
A Librarian’s Guide to Boosting the Maker Movement 08/28/2013 A librarian's plan for boosting the maker movement.
Young Makers Define Classroom Learning 08/26/2013 Young makers define classroom learning through their curiosity and zeal for active learning.
Can 50 Closed Chicago Schools Become 50 Makerspaces? 08/20/2013 Chicago will be soon closing 50 under-enrolled public schools. Could those 50 closed public schools become 50 makerspaces?