Public libraries are a popular venue for makerspaces and maker activities, but many libraries may have concerns about budget, space, and lack of staff expertise. Developing partnerships with local makerspaces and maker organizations can often help a library offer these … Read more >
Makerspaces, coding/programming, and DIY activities are quickly gaining traction and momentum in mainstream culture. As more people become interested in making and hacking, places with the space, equipment, staff to assist in these endeavors and to encourage collaboration and sharing … Read more >
I guess it’s official: 3D printing is a big deal. Amazon has just created a special page just for 3D printers, supplies, and reference books.
– Kristin
Image Credit: “3D Printing Technology @ Siggraph 2011” by Flickr user Kyle
This past weekend, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI played host to the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire, an event put on to showcase a wide variety of exciting projects from makers all throughout the community. The event … Read more >
MakerBridge chatted this week with Emily Puckett Rodgers, special projects librarian at the University of Michigan, open education advocate, and co-organizer of the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire, about how Maker Faires connect neighbors and ignite creativity.
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May 7’s Fortune magazine had a thoughtful, helpful overview of makerspaces, the maker movement, and the culture of making. The authors, John Hagel and UMSI advisor John Seely Brown, articulate some important “beyond the tools” elements to makerspaces:
You can … Read more >
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