When Jewelry Glows: The Art and Science of Wearable Light
Charlyn Gonda occupies a rare intersection: she is simultaneously a maker, a coder, and a jewelry artist.
Education
Maker Education is such a valuable role. These stories will bring you the latest information and tales of maker educators who area spreading the maker mindset. Help others learn how to make things or how to think like a maker at makerspaces, schools, universities, and local communities. The importance of maker education can not be understated. We appreciate our educators.
Innovative Design and Collaboration at Game On.
In the world of experiential entertainment, few concepts have captured the imagination quite like escape rooms. But James Hopkin and Eric Mittler, the creative minds behind Game On in Berkeley, California, are pushing the boundaries of what these immersive environments can be. Rather than static, one-time experiences, Game On offers a cooperative challenge center that thrives on evolution, iteration, and the liberating power of failure.
Beyond the Shortcut: How Generative AI is Reshaping Engineering Education
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Growing the Future: Fungal Materials for Earth and Space
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Identifying Lost LEGO Sets with LEGO Master Builder, Sam Suksiri
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
How One Illinois District Keeps Its School Maker Faire Alive
What does a decade of dedicated makerspace programming in a public school district look like? Recently, we talked with Dain Elman, the Instructional Coach for STEM, makerspace teacher, and School Maker Faire coordinator at Gurnee District 56 Schools, about an hour north of Chicago near(ish) the Western shore of Lake Michigan. Gurnee District 56 is […]
It’s Always the “Season of Making” in Hammond
School City of Hammond, a school district just south of Chicago on the Illinois border, launched its first Maker-Faire to come together and celebrate the skills of students and staff. The theme was to celebrate a season of making to welcome in the holiday and winter season and provide an opportunity for the community to […]