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Jerry the Bear Goes to Washington

Jerry the Bear Goes to Washington

Sproutel’s co-founders Hannah Chung and Aaron Horowitz are bringing Jerry the Bear to the White House Maker Faire. Jerry, an adorable teddy bear packed with sensors that uses interactive objects and touch screen games to help kids monitor glucose and use insulin.

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White House Interview: Dale Dougherty

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 […]

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National Day of Making: White House Hosting Its Maker Faire June 18th

National Day of Making: White House Hosting Its Maker Faire June 18th

On June 18th, a select group of makers will get to show off their projects at the White House and talk with the President about making and how it has shaped their lives.

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Super Awesome Sylvia Goes to Washington

Super Awesome Sylvia Goes to Washington

Super Awesome Sylvia is one of favorite young makers. Her passion for making is infectious. So it was a real thrill for us and makers everywhere when we learned she was selected to go to the White House Science Fair yesterday to show her stuff and meet the man in charge: President Obama.

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The Maker Movement to be Featured on White House Hangout Tomorrow

The Maker Movement to be Featured on White House Hangout Tomorrow

The Maker Movement will be the subject of a special Google+ Hangout on Air tomorrow, March 28, at noonPST/3pmEST. The hangout will be hosted by White House innovation advisor Tom Kalil and guests will include Dale Dougherty, founder and publisher of MAKE, Tara Tiger Brown of the Los Angeles Makerspace, Super Awesome Sylvia, Saul Griffith, co-founder of Otherlab; and Venkatesh Prasad of Ford.

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