Thotcon 0xA Speaking Engagement
We gave a talk at Thotcon 0xA about hacking our hardware badges. The code to support that workshop can be …
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Bits to Atoms (Alumni University Talk)
I gave a talk for DePaul’s Alumni University on makerspaces and their influence on how we think and develop artifacts. …
Chicago Public Schools Techtalk Presentation
My wife, Sarah Margalus, and I gave a talk on the Four Key Considerations of Making Makerspaces at CPS’ recent …
IIRL (or, IRL2)
A few years ago I developed the Idea Realization Lab (IRL) at DePaul University. As the IRL has grown, it’s …
Southland Maker Fest, Year 5
Another year, another Maker event hosted at the Pipefitter’s Local 597 Training Center by our makerspace, Spacelab. Here’s an article …
DePaul Teaching Commons: The Philosophy of Making Workshop
Systems have become complex. Hard to navigate. As a result, it’s incredibly difficult to discern how the things around us …
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ASTC Conference Talk – Building Makerspaces
I gave a talk at the Association of Science and Technology Centers on Making Makerspaces and developing a positive culture …
This Should Work
I’ve started a podcast project that investigates the process behind making and design, the business and project management side of …
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This Should Work
I’ve started a podcast project that investigates the process behind making and design, the business and project management side of …
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Makerspace Budget Worksheet
Over the last ten years I’ve built three successful (and widely different) makerspaces. I’ve gained insight into purchasing for and …