High Schooler 3D Prints Her Own Spirometer to Measure Asthmatic Breathing
Hannah Edge developed a compact spirometer that merges both old and new technologies, like 3D printing, to create a more portable device.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
3 Medical Projects Driving Maker Innovation in Health
Check out these creators who attended World Maker Faire New York. They’re using the act of making to improve medical care.
Makers and Disaster Relief: Develop a Sustainable Refrigeration System
Living without light is tolerable, but no one wants to only eat non-perishable food for a year. How can we get refrigeration to the Caribbean?
Makers and Disaster Relief: Replacement Parts
The people of the Caribbean need a small, portable casting system that can safely melt any found metals to create replacement parts.
Makers and Disaster Relief: Searching for Sustainable Cooking Methods
When disaster strikes, and electrical or gas stoves aren’t an option, how can we use upcycled solar panels and seawater to cook food?
Maker Spotlight: Matthew Borgatti
Matthew Borgatti describes himself as a Dielectrical Materialist. He enjoys working with his hands and making quick iterations on his ideas.
Makers and Disaster Relief: Cistern Pump Solutions Needed
Contribute your ideas to help people get water into their homes.