Ode To Our Dads
Thanks Dad, for teaching us to Make.
Makers
My Dad was a Maker
If we lose the ability and desire to explain, then we lose the ability to truly innovate.
Paul’s Oscilloscope
My Dad was Paul Alford Harris. He passed away in 1991 when I was 19 years old but he left a very lasting impression upon me. He worked in a radio shop as a kid, and later joined the army in World War II to be in the signal corps. After the war he attended […]
White House Interview: Dale Dougherty
The Maker Movement got noticed by President Obama, who is set to host a Maker Faire at the White House next week. In anticipation, Senior Advisor for Space and Innovation Phil Larson interviewed our own Dale Dougherty about making — what it is, where it came from, and how to get involved. Phil: Why is […]
Benvenuto in Rome: A Call for Makers
Last month was my first Maker Faire, in San Mateo, California. I knew what it would be, but I didn’t know what it would be like. The energy, the spirit of the attendees and the makers, gave the event that je ne sais quoi that made it unforgettable. It transcended, by far, any coverage — […]
Reno Mini Maker Faire Recap!
The inaugural Reno Mini Maker Faire was held on Saturday, June 7th at the historic Lear Theater in Reno, Nevada. The event featured 40 makers and welcomed over 900 attendees. Reno Maker Faire fostered a family friendly atmosphere and attendee feedback was incredibly positive, with early reports of a great time had by all. Featured […]
Tikkun Olam Make-a-thon Helps Those In Need
“Tikkun Olam” is a Hebrew phrase that literally means “Making the world better”. TOM, which stands for “Tikkun Olam Make-a-thon” is a marathon of Making and Hacking dedicated to just that. For 3 days this summer, Makers of all kinds will be gathered in an amazing industrial space in Nazareth, Israel, to develop, design and […]
