Maker Pro News: The State of Hardware Funding, Yogurt Maker Pros, and More
Even promising startups can eventually go down in flames. But why? How can aspiring maker pros avoid the pitfalls of hardware funding?
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.
Math Monday: Access to Addition
Let’s face it. There are easier ways to count a pile of marbles than to deposit them one by one into either of the machines we’ve built over the last couple of weeks. Can’t we build a machine that would do something at least slightly more useful? Like at least add two numbers? The pleasant surprise is […]
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.
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.
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.
Math Monday: Ternary Time
Counting in ternary with marbles
