The Electric Giraffe Goes to Washington
When the President invites you to his house, you move heaven and earth and an 18-foot robot to get there.
White House Maker Faire
A Makerspace for Ladybug House
One of the best things that has come out of my recent trip to Washington DC to attend the Maker Summit and the White House Maker Faire has been meeting Suzanne Gwynn. I’m writing this to tell you a little about her and her project and to challenge each of you in the Maker Community […]
AnnMarie Thomas Explores the Playful Side of Engineering
How do we get more people to learn engineering? AnnMarie Thomas wants to make engineering more playful.
Camille and Genevieve Beatty: Teen and Tween and Already Accomplished Engineers
Camille and Genevieve Beatty have already accomplished a great deal as young engineers. They are a wonderful inspiration to engineers, makers, and creators of all stripes.
PancakeBot Delivers Obama Grandma Slippers
The story of how the “Obama Grandma Slippers” came to the White House is a global maker tapestry, its threads woven by world travelers eager share their knowledge and designs to enable others to create their own products.
Lessons from the Maker Summit
If you want an overview of the maker movement, yesterday’s Maker Summit is a good place to start.
Don’t Miss Maker Camp!
If you enjoyed seeing all of the projects at the White Houseโs first ever Maker Faire today, continue the fun this summer! Starting July 7, young makers age 13 and up can be a part of Maker Camp, a free online summer camp hosted on Google+. Throughout the six weeks, kids can pick and […]
