2019 was an incredible year for the National Inventors Hall of Fame. A few highlights include: Taking 178,172 students on an innovation exploration journey through their PreK-12 invention education programs,…
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“Achievement is not just academic. It’s freedom and exploration, it’s unlocking the independent spirit inside us all.” Those are words from a community resource for the thinkers, makers and doers of…
It’s a strange time for everyone. With the quarantine influencing everyone, including the maker movement (from DIY to industry experts), influencers are busy adapting. Confined to their homes, many have…
In a recent blog post, I touched on how communities are putting their efforts into helping essential workers and fabricating face shields. PPE For KC is coordinating Makers in Kansas…
This year, we had two photographers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Drake Miles and Triscy Ngo caught shots of our teams, guests, hardware run at Stasser’s Hardware and…
I spoke to 3D Modeling expert John Vilardi about the invention process and turning ideas into realistic 3D construction models. 3D models and drawings allow designers to communicate their invention…
Hats off (and masks on) to all of the makers and designers using their personal sewing machines, fabric, lasers, 3d printers, hands and hearts, to help our communities and essential…
Last week I “met” (via Zoom) with Melissa Miller. Melissa was a tool tech during our season 4 event, and we looked back at the competition and discussed how long…
Could your college host the next Make48? Inspire the next generation of creators, designers, engineers and future innovators through our Make48 blueprint. Give students an opportunity to work with business…
With more and more people falling ill to COVID-19, hospitals and healthcare professionals are asking for help and many in our community are taking the call. Hammerspace Community Workshop, a Kansas…
