Made in Baltimore: Makerspaces as a Hub for Workforce Training
In a tough gig economy, being trained on the latest tools and having a wide range of skills can make all the difference when job hunting.
Education
Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
MakerJam Energizes K-12 Education with Themed Hackathons
Amazing things happen with MakerJam, which gets kids involved in making with themed events that emphasize creativity and collaboration.
Move, Shake, and Make: 3 Baby Steps to Bring Making to Your Classroom
3 baby steps you can take to start bringing a culture of making and tinkering into your classroom.
Made in Baltimore: Creating a Mobile Makerspace
Though schools may want to visit makerspaces, many just don’t have the resources or time for field trips. So bring the makerspace to them!
15 Year Old Starts Her Own Upcycled Jewelry Nonprofit
To Green and Beyond’s upcycled papercraft jewelry funds women’s charities and education around the world.
CNC Milling for Students: Create a Pewter Casting
A Colorado STEM teacher gives teens an idea of how products are manufactured through molding.
Build Modular Animal Robots with the Animech Project
For someone without a background or education in engineering and electronics, robotics can be a daunting field. That’s why Jeffrey Moore of The Animech Project is developing robotics kits that help teach those skills in a fun and accessible way. The Animech Project, on display at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, is creating robotics kits […]
