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5 Girl-Powered Presentations to Watch at Maker Faire Bay Area

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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May 20th, 2016May 19th, 2016

From inspiration to action, Maker Faires create an environment that fosters inventiveness. This year young girls will be showing off their inventor spirit.

Notable Makers Share Why They’re Headed to Maker Faire

By bill livolsi

bill livolsi

Bill is the owner of http://onecarworkshop.com, where he makes videos about optimizing a small workshop for maximum effectiveness. He lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife, their dog, and two guinea pigs.

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May 20th, 2016May 19th, 2016

We ask popular makers why Maker Faire Bay Area is so special.

Come See the Elusive Strandbeest at Maker Faire!

By Will Chase

Will Chase

Will Chase is the Director of Content and Community for Maker Media.

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May 19th, 2016

The Strandbeests have arrived in America. Don’t miss the opportunity to see them at Maker Faire!

Aerial Sports League Ramps Up for Maker Faire Bay Area

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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May 19th, 2016May 20th, 2016

This year Aerial Sports League goes indoors with a TRON-inspired, quasi go-karting style course. See it in person at Maker Faire Bay Area.

Why Hands-On Activities Are So Important (Plus a Few to Try at Maker Faire)

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

May 19th, 2016May 19th, 2016

Hands-on activities are an essential part of the Maker Faire experience. It’s the best way to learn something new!

The Spaceballs Winnebago Has Been Dronified

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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May 19th, 2016May 20th, 2016

Our favorite Star Wars drone spaceship builder is at it again, this time with the best parody ship possible.