Made in Baltimore: A Look at the First Year of Operating a Makerspace
We’re revisiting Open Works to see how things have fared during their first year, and take a look at Baltimore’s makerspace Renaissance.
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13 Questions with Alessandro Ranellucci: Father of Slic3r and Curator of Maker Faire Rome
Italian designer, developer, speaker, professor, and curator Alessandro Ranellucci may be best known as the father of Slic3r, the most widely used open source slicing software for 3D printers, but this multifaceted maker is also an inspiring champion of the Maker Movement.
Learn Skills the Superhero Way with Maker Comics
Looking to make stuff? Check out these comics that explain different methods of learning in order to suit your style and skill level best.
Meet the Disabled Veteran Who Prototypes Prosthetics for Cats
Karolyn Smith never considered herself a maker, but when she met the three-legged cat Sophia, she vowed to make her a prosthetic.
The Fascinating Physics of a Floating Screwdriver
Float a screwdriver in mid-air. And then discover how and why this cool trick works.
Edible Innovations: This Cartoon Character Teaches Kids Where Milk Comes From
Vivian T. Lee is a graduate student and creator of milk’Em. She transformed a comic into an open source project that teaches kids about milk.
Maker Spotlight: Victor Ciccarelli
After talking with him, you get the sense that Victor Ciccarelli’s passion for giving students the tools to succeed is exactly what kids need.
