White House Maker Faire

New Makers Building Parts for the Space Station

New Makers Building Parts for the Space Station

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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One of the initiatives announced by President Obama today at the White House Maker Faire will allow middle and high school students access to the first 3d printer to be flown aboard the ISS.

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Squishy Circuits Light Up the White House

Squishy Circuits Light Up the White House

By Laura Cochrane

Laura Cochrane

"To oppose something is to maintain it." –Ursula Le Guin

Currently: NEO.LIFE Alum: Instructables and MAKE

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“Girls can do engineering if they believe in themselves and try.” — Sage, age 6 — AnnMarie Thomas and her 6-year-old daughter Sage are excited to share Squishy Circuits at the White House Maker Faire. Sage even made her own dress for the occasion, with pink (red), white, and aqua (blue) stripes!

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White House Maker Faire Attendee List Released

White House Maker Faire Attendee List Released

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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Everyone wanted to go to the first White House Maker Faire, unfortunately, there just isn’t as much room in the White House as there is at the Maker Faire Bay Area! Since space is limited, a select few were chosen to attend, exhibit, and visit. The official list of White House Maker Faire attendees was […]

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NorthEast Ohio Hangout For National Day of Making

NorthEast Ohio Hangout For National Day of Making

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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The North East Ohio region is absolutely bubbling with events today to celebrate the National Day of Making. With local events happening at Case Western Reserve University, the Great Lakes Science Center, Ingenuity Cleveland, Lorain County Community College, Cleveland Public Library, and Youngstown State University, there is plenty to choose from. If you can’t make […]

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White House Maker Faire Live Stream Is Up!

White House Maker Faire Live Stream Is Up!

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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JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV We can’t all make it to the Washington D.C.  for the first ever White House Maker Faire, but luckily there’s a live stream so we don’t miss out! Hurry up and get your seat, there’s only enough for everyone! if the video above doesn’t load for you, you can […]

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