Cognizant at World Maker Faire 12/5/2012
Cognizant sponsored the Young Maker’s Pavilion at the 2012 Maker Faire, held at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI).
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.
Making the Future After-School & Summer Program Grant Deadline Approaching
Thanks to World Maker Faire sponsor and O’Reilly partner Cognizant Technology Solutions for producing and posting this cool WMFNY 2012 retrospective video. If you were at the New York Hall of Science in September, you probably noticed Cognizant’s presence at the Young Makers Pavillion. Together with Intel, the MacArthur Foundation, and O’Reilly Media, Cognizant is a partner in the nonprofit Maker Education Initiative, which provides grants historically ranging from $15,000-$30,000 to community organizations running “hands-on, Maker-movement inspired programs in an after-school or summer camp setting, or within the school day when conditions allow.”
New Make: SpinBot Kit in the Maker Shed
Have you been looking for a great gift idea for an aspiring young maker? Have a look at the new Make: Spin Bot Kit from the Maker Shed. This innovative kit lets them create a simple, vibrating robot that makes amazing works of art.
Orange County Maker Meetup
Calling all Orange County makers. educators, and tinkerers. Join your fellow makers for a Meetup Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7pm featuring Dale Dougherty, founding editor and publisher of MAKE magazine and the co-creator of Maker Faire. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow makers to discuss whatโs happening in maker and educational communities in Southern California.
This Week on Food Makers: 17-year-old Aquaponics Innovator Pierre Beauchamp
In this week’s episode of Food Makers on Nov. 28 at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST, I’ll be talking to Pierre Beauchamp, a young entrepreneur who is making a name for himself in aquaponics. Watch the episode here on Google+.
Sugru’s Fixer’s Manifesto
I love Sugru’s Fixer’s Manifesto! A lot of these items we’ve seen before, in such manifestos as Mister Jalopy’s Owner’s Manifesto or the iFixit Repair Manifesto, Platform21’s Repair Mainfesto, as well as The Cult of Done. However, it’s always nice to see it restated! Interested in Sugru? You can find it in the Maker Shed.
Cyber Monday at O’Reilly
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