Two calls for participation: scientific makers and educators

We are helping out with two different events this summer to showcase makers in the scientific and educational spheres.

The first one is June 16 at the annual meeting of the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Pacific Division. This year the meeting is at San Diego University. Exhibits and presentations are being sought in the area of using "maker" tech (like 3D printing, Arduinos, low-cost open-source sensors, etc) for professional-level science, or to enable citizen science.

If you are interested in giving a talk, proposals are due April 1. If you just want to exhibit a piece of equipment, proposals for that are due April 22.  To apply (and get links for the details) go to the form at http://goo.gl/forms/eDvHfU9fKC

 The second one is August 8-9 at the Windward School in West Los Angeles. Are you an educator using maker technologies in your classroom or other projects? If so, please consider suggesting a talk or hands-on workshop.  Proposals are due March 15. More information here: 
http://www.windwardschool.org/page/Design2016

Hope to see you at one of these events!

First preliminary announcement- Scientific Maker event in June

We are putting together a Scientific Maker event at the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Pacific Division meeting in  San Diego June 16.  Scientific makers tend to be sort of thinly spread in regular maker events, and poster sessions just aren't suited for showing DIY science and citizen science. So this will be something between a maker table and a poster session at a traditional scientific conference. There is also a symposium for papers on the topic.

The preliminary call for participation is now up as part of their newsletter, on page 15:

 http://associations.sou.edu/aaaspd/Newsletters/Jan16Newsletter-LowRes.pdf

Space is pretty limited so jump on it soon! Participation is free but requires registering for the meeting, which is $70 for presenters and cheaper for some other constituencies.  Instructions for applying are in the newsletter, or you can contact me via the Nonscriptum page. 
The details are still a little dynamic and subject to change, but we are looking forward to seeing who is interested. 

Online 3D printing and maker tech classes start in February

Want to learn 3D printing or maker tech in 2016? We are teaching one-month online classes through LERN Network starting in February.

The one-month-long 3D printing class (offered in February, April, June and September) is aimed at beginners and is focused on consumer printers generally, with a particular focus on open-source printers.

The Maker Tech class, also a month long(March, May, July and October),  is meant to be a broad introduction to all things maker for teachers, parents, administrators, and even scientists looking to take advantage of cheaper electronics.

Registration now available at these links:
3D printing class
Maker tech  

So Cal MakerCon Nov 7, and Barnes and Noble Maker event Nov 8

The weekend of Nov 7-8 will be pretty busy for us. Saturday Nov. 7 we will be at Socal Makercon  and then Nov. 8 we will be at the Montclair Barnes and Noble from about 1 to 5 PM. Hope to see some of you! 

Here's an Apress press release about the goings-on.
http://www.apress.com/news/socalmakercon/

November 4th webinar on 3D printing

We are teaching a one-hour intensive online introduction to 3D printing. If you don't have time for our one month long class in 2016 (or you can't wait that long!) it will be Nov. 4 at 11 AM Pacific.  

Register at this link. 

Registration for the one-month-long 3D printing class  is here. 

Pasadena Connect Week Oct. 24 talk on Citizen Science and Making

 What does the emergence of “maker” technologies like 3D printing, Arduino, and wearable tech mean for people in Pasadena and beyond?  

Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron will give a quick overview of these technologies and how they enable just about anyone to make projects that can contribute to real science projects, address social needs, or allow artistic expression. They have been early adopters themselves and have interviewed many more for their books and will give a view from the front line.

Saturday, October 24, 12-2 PM at Cross Campus Pasadena, 87 N. Raymond.

• 12-12:30 Meet & Greet
  
• 12:30 -1:00 Presentation
  
• 1:00-2:00  Open dialogue and discussion

Event is free but pre-registration is required: Click here to register

We are teaching online classes - registration is open

We are excited that we will be teaching two online classes for LERN Network in 2016. Each class is a month long, completely online. Registration is open now!

Introduction to 3D Printing
(First offered in February 2016)
and
Introduction to Maker Tech
(First offered in March 2016).