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Maker (Educator) Spotlight: Emily Burk

Maker (Educator) Spotlight: Emily Burk

By Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee keeps the Global Maker Faire program running smoothly and has been a maker at Maker Faire since 2011. Among other things, she really likes to travel, write, cook, hike, make big art, and swim in the ocean.

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Emily Burk brings “big learning” to life for students and colleagues in the high school makerspace she helped found in Anna, TX.

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Tin Spiders, High Voltage, and Ridiculously Dangerous Art at Maker Faire Austin

Tin Spiders, High Voltage, and Ridiculously Dangerous Art at Maker Faire Austin

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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Austin Maker Faire is happening this weekend! If you’re in the area try to check it out for awesome maker goodness.

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Ahmed and His Family Speak: “Go for it, Don’t Change Who You Are”

Ahmed and His Family Speak: “Go for it, Don’t Change Who You Are”

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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Ahmed Mohamed speaks to the press after police dropped charges on Wednesday morning for an arrest over a homemade clock mistaken for a bomb.

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Updates: Obama Invites Ahmed to the White House, Social Media Explodes with Support

Updates: Obama Invites Ahmed to the White House, Social Media Explodes with Support

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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Outpourings of support for Ahmed Mohamed on social media today promptly followed the 14 year old’s arrest and suspension from school yesterday after the homemade digital clock he brought to class was mistaken for a bomb. As of 10 a.m. this morning, over 400,000 Tweets were found with the hashtag #IStandWithAhmed, with sentiments ranging from serious […]

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