Maker Spotlight: Boyd Weiger
Boyd Weiger is a science teacher, but he doesn’t lecture all day. He runs a fab lab and helps students with their maker projects.
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.
The MakeShift Challenge: Broken Arm in the Wilderness
The creator of MacGyver challenges you to get your friend medical help from a wilderness fishing stream using a car with only three tires.
Take a Video Tour Through Maker Faire Hong Kong
Maker Faire Hong Kong was an engaging mix of old and new. Take a ride through the Faire with Senior Editor Caleb Kraft as he captures the magic on video.
Register for the Maker Educator Convention Coming to San Francisco This May
The 2017 Maker Educator Convening will be taking place May 16-17, 2017 across two amazing San Francisco locations.
This Week in Making: ChickTech Meetup, Dark Souls Props, and Robotic Arms
This Week in Making saw the reveal of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, hand-made Dark Souls rings, some new crowd funding campaigns, and more.
Weekend Watch: Explore Eclectic Videos on The Kids Should See This
Looking for videos to watch with your kids that are actually entertaining for both you and them? Check out The Kids Should See This.
Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks for Creators and Backers Alike
Crowdfunding is a fast-moving target these days, with niche sites emerging, a growing ecology of support services, the emergence of equity funding, and more. After talking to makers who’ve both successfully launched and backed projects, and to those in the crowdfunding business, we put together this collection of tips, tricks, and helpful resources for makers […]
