Do we have a list of makerspaces/innovative labs where folks could visit (in or near MA)?
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Kim Janssen
Jun 12, 2018, 1:18:42 PM6/12/18
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My district is new to the makerspace scene, and we are looking for places to visit. Do we have a list of locations where folks are willing to share their experiences? Thank you in advance- Kim
Kelley Huxtable
Jun 12, 2018, 1:34:30 PM6/12/18
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Kim - We are finishing up for the summer but I love visitors. If there is a spreadsheet that already exists, if not I can start one for the group. I joined this group about a month ago, and it as been an awesome resource.
Thank you everyone.
Kelley
Inly School
Scituate, MA
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An Innovative Montessori Community
46 Watch Hill Drive, Scituate, MA 02066
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My district is new to the makerspace scene, and we are looking for places to visit. Do we have a list of locations where folks are willing to share their experiences? Thank you in advance- Kim
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ThunderLily NYC
Jun 14, 2018, 8:42:41 AM6/14/18
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Kim,
Technocopia is a very innovative maker space in Worcester MA, they are an independent non-profit but are running very successful programs in the community. It may be worth getting in touch with them. http://technocopia.org
Leilani Roser
Jun 14, 2018, 12:50:42 PM6/14/18
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Hi Kim,
Here is a list of local Makerspaces that serve a K-12 population. I have other contacts at some of our partner schools, though since the school year is wrapping up, they're maybe less of a sure thing. I can share those contacts directly via email.
Brief Program Description: We provide access to technology to young people ages 10-18 in the greater Boston area. Ours is a drop-in program, where our members come in with an idea and are provided with materials, technology, and other resources to create whatever they like. The Flagship is part of a network of 100 Clubhouses in 18 countries around the world. The Clubhouse Network has had a strong connection with MakerEd, most recently publishing the book Start Making in 2016.
www.Clubhousebeat.org
www.TheClubhouseNetwork.org
Technologies: Scratch, Gameblox, Arduino, 3D Printing, Lego EV3, Music Production
Program Title: Fab Lab Boston and South End Technology Center
Brief Program Description:
who do you serve? Hundreds of youth ranging from elementary to high school and college from all over the city as well as many adults from the area.
What do you do? Many, many things… we build, create, teach, learn, test, experiment, fail (only sometimes), try again, succeed. We have a 4x8 foot Shopbot (CNC Router), 2 laser cutters, several 3D printers, a milling machine, vinyl cutter (great for making T-Shirts with the Heat Press or screen printing or even circuits) and many computers setup to make (almost) anything your mind can imagine (digital or physical).
How do you do it? A main program of ours is called Learn2Teach, Teach2Learn where college and a handful of older folks teach High Schoolers how to teach Middle Schoolers all the tools and ways of the Fab Lab including the design process.
We also provide private lessons scheduled individually or in small groups and open times for the community (currently Thursdays 4-8pm) with Fab Stewards who are trained high school students ready to help anyone who wants to learn. Throughout the year, students and community members are able to intern and work on projects. Many projects are community oriented, but practically anything can be accomplished!
Websites: www.facebook.com/FabLabBoston/ (Fab Lab Boston
www.EnviteDesign.com
Technologies: We have a 4x8 foot Shopbot (CNC Router), 2 laser cutters, several 3D printers, a milling machine, vinyl cutter (great for making T-Shirts with the Heat Press or screen printing or even circuits) and many computers setup to make (almost) anything your mind can imagine (digital or physical).
Program Title: BPS Makers
https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/bpsmakers/home
BPS Makers is Boston Public Schools' maker group, committed to creating equitable opportunities for learning about and engaging in making across our district.
See:Design Thinking Unit https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/rubegoldberg/home?authuser=0
Program Title: Boston Public Schools Robotics
Address:
Main Contacts:
Website: http://bpsrobotics.wikispaces.com/
Brief Program Description:
Technologies:
Program Title:Roxbury Innovation Center
Address: 2300 Washington Street,2nd floor Phone, Boston, MA. 02119
Number: (617) 858-6462
Main Contacts:
Website: http://roxburyinnovationcenter.org/
Brief Program Description: Roxbury Innovation Center (RIC) was created through a public-private partnership with the City of Boston and Venture Café Foundation, our mission is to support local economic development, in Roxbury, by empowering and guiding innovation and entrepreneurship, as viable career options. Since opening in late 2015, RIC has provided a diverse variety of resources for small business owners of all stages and industries, through instructional workshops and courses, networking events, and office hour mentorship.
Related: https://designmaketeach.com/
BURLINGTON:
Program Title: Einstein’s WorkShop
Address: 25 Adams Street, Burlington, MA. 01803
Main Contacts: in...@einsteinsworkshop.com
http://www.einsteinsworkshop.com/
Brief Program Description: Friendly and intuitive hands-on learning opportunities in programming, robotics, making & inventing, Minecraft & more.
Technologies: 3D Printing, BlocksCAD, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Scratch, Minecraft, Kerbal Space Program, Lasercutting, VEX
CAMBRIDGE:
Program Title: The Possible Project Makerspace
Address: 107 Portland Street Cambridge, MA 02139
Brief Program Description:
The Possible Project is a youth entrepreneurship center that teaches low-income high schoolers how to start and run their own businesses. TPP created its makerspace in 2015 to support the development of more innovative and STEAM-rich student businesses, products, packaging, and branding. We target students who are low-income, english language learners, and who are struggling academically. We’ve served over 300 students in 2016 and have recently launched our second site at the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Roxbury. Websites: http://www.possibleproject.org/ and https://www.lovepopcards.com/collections/lovepossible
Technologies: Curriculum topics include business-focused items like business concept development, marketing, public speaking, Ethics, and customer service, as well as lessons focused on 21st century career skills such as CAD software, website building, and 3D printing.
Program Title: CFS Makerspace
Address: Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
Website: http://www.cfsmass.org/CFSMakerSpace
Program Description: CFS MakerSpace: A Cambridge Friends School / Tufts University Partnership
Through a partnership with the Tufts University Department of Education and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, the CFS MakerSpace came into being and enjoyed a successful debut with the Summer 2014 MakerSpace program operated by the TuftsMakers interns. Experiences and ideas from that summer program informed the final design of the CFS MakerSpace, which opened its doors in October 2014, one of the first maker spaces to be incorporated into a school’s curriculum and the only one in an elementary school setting at that time.
Technologies: Lego EV3, Tinkering
Program Title: HUB Makerspace at Shady Hill School
Address: 178 Coolidge Hill, Cambridge MA 02138
Brief Program Description: Our new (three months old) makerspace is located in the renovated math/science building of our preK-8 independent school. In general, we exist as a service space for all classrooms, subjects, makers, and aspiring engineers. Beyond that, we’re still figuring out the details...
Website: www.shs.org
Program Title: NuVu Innovation School
Address: 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: nu...@nuvustudio.org
Brief Program Description: NuVu is a full-time innovation school for middle and high school students. NuVu's pedagogy is based on the architectural studio model and geared around multi-disciplinary, collaborative projects. We teach students how to navigate the messiness of the creative process, from inception to completion.
Technologies: Shop tools, Lasercutter, 3D Printing, Video Production, Electronics, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Rhino CAD,
Website: https://cambridge.nuvustudio.com/discover
Lexington:
Program Title: EmPow Studios
Website: http://empow.me/
Brief Program Description: After School/Summer Programs for K-12Empow Studios brings technology, arts, and play together to help young learners discover and build on their creative talents.
It’s a well-known belief that the need for specialized skills in technology and computer science are ever-growing. Our goal is to empower kids to create projects that they are proud to share with family & friends. Whether that's designing, building, coding, or a combination of all three, every kid should have the opportunity to learn the empowering tools within digital art, computer science, and engineering, which can potentially spark interests for future ambitions in STEM.
Technologies: Robotics, 3D Modeling, Coding, Minecraft, Video Game Design, Video Production, more...
NEWTON:
Program Title: K2 Enrichment
Website: http://www.k2enrichment.com/
Brief Program Description: K2E is a STEM/STEAM program for young girls and boys who enjoy exploring science and building projects.
The program is located in Newton, MA (Nonantum Village). Our mission is to provide hands-on and open-ended workshops in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (add Arts). In each session (~7 weeks), your child (K to 5th grade, ages 5 to 10) will come to K2E once a week and explore different science activities and build projects over the course of several weeks.
Technologies: Scratch, SketchUp, bridges, Tinkering
SOMERVILLE:
Program Title: Parts and Crafts
Address: 577 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA. 02143
Program Description: Parts and Crafts is a member-supported, 501(c)(3) family makerspace and community workshop based in Somerville, MA. In our programs we encourage kids to play, think, make, and learn through the exploration of the arts, science, computer programming, and engineering – a cluster of disciplines we refer to as “the creative application of technical skills.” We run school-vacation camps, a full-time school-alternative program, and afterschool and weekend classes and workshops, open-shop hours and other community and family events.
Website: http://partsandcrafts.org/
Technologies: 3D Modeling Software, 3D Printing, Electronics, Scratch, Game Design, Tinkering
WATERTOWN:
Program Title: HATCH by the Watertown Free Public LIbrary
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
In 2012 WFPL staff decided to pursue opening a makerspace as a library initiative—there was already a strong presence of “maker programming” in the library, particularly for children and teens, and opening a makerspace was a natural extension of that. However, there was no physical space in the library to do this. As it happened, the Police Department adjacent to the library was vacant and that soon became the targeted future home of the WFPL makerspace. The idea was mentioned to the Town Council in the spring of 2012 and was received well. With that, the WFPL started planning a makerspace.
Throughout 2012 and into early 2013 library staff investigated community interest and started to host more maker programming. There was clear interest from the community, but still no space. The vacant Police building remained a hopeful option, but there was no definitive answer on how the Town planned to use it. Lucky for the WFPL the Arsenal Project was looking to develop community space on their property. They approached Library Administration and offered store front space to the makerspace project for free and from there HATCH was formed.
We are almost exclusively volunteer run and thrive because of their passion and drive.
Website: http://www.watertownlib.org/hatch
Technologies: Little Bits, 3D Printing, Sewing, Electronics
Program Title: Eduporium TechXplore Room
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
Eduporium designs custom Makerspaces to make learning fun with amazing new technology. We search the world of innovative tech and select the newest Maker products for kids, so children in all grades get to experience the exciting side of education. By giving students super cool tech tools and the space to create new kinds of projects, we help encourage lifelong learning while kids build the skills they'll need. Our very own Makerspace, located in Watertown, was inspired by kids in all K-12 grades and features 3D printers, CNC machines, robotics and plenty more tech pieces to create learning and problem solving that's a blast!
Website: https://www.eduporium.com/
OTHER:
Program Title: Duct Tape Network
Contact email: in...@ducttapenetwork.org
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
The Duct Tape Network (DTN) is a series of fun, hands-on maker clubs that encourage young children (ages 7-10) to use cardboard, tape, wood, fabric, LED lights, motors, and more to bring their stories and inventions to life. We are designing an educational framework and toolkit to engage kids in the creation of things that they care about before they lose their curiosity or get pulled in by more consumer-oriented technology. Work on DTN started in 2014 as part of a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab and Autodesk. We are now expanding to communities all around the world.
http://ducttapenetwork.org/
Program Title: Circuit-Lab
Website: http://www.circuit-lab.com/overview/index.html
Brief Program Description: After-school programs in electronics and coding
Technologies:
White Mountain Science (Bethlehem, NH)
http://www.whitemountainscience.org/workshops/
www.Clubhousebeat.org
www.TheClubhouseNetwork.org
Technologies: Scratch, Gameblox, Arduino, 3D Printing, Lego EV3, Music Production
Program Title: Fab Lab Boston and South End Technology Center
Brief Program Description:
who do you serve? Hundreds of youth ranging from elementary to high school and college from all over the city as well as many adults from the area.
What do you do? Many, many things… we build, create, teach, learn, test, experiment, fail (only sometimes), try again, succeed. We have a 4x8 foot Shopbot (CNC Router), 2 laser cutters, several 3D printers, a milling machine, vinyl cutter (great for making T-Shirts with the Heat Press or screen printing or even circuits) and many computers setup to make (almost) anything your mind can imagine (digital or physical).
How do you do it? A main program of ours is called Learn2Teach, Teach2Learn where college and a handful of older folks teach High Schoolers how to teach Middle Schoolers all the tools and ways of the Fab Lab including the design process.
We also provide private lessons scheduled individually or in small groups and open times for the community (currently Thursdays 4-8pm) with Fab Stewards who are trained high school students ready to help anyone who wants to learn. Throughout the year, students and community members are able to intern and work on projects. Many projects are community oriented, but practically anything can be accomplished!
Websites: www.facebook.com/FabLabBoston/ (Fab Lab Boston
www.EnviteDesign.com
Technologies: We have a 4x8 foot Shopbot (CNC Router), 2 laser cutters, several 3D printers, a milling machine, vinyl cutter (great for making T-Shirts with the Heat Press or screen printing or even circuits) and many computers setup to make (almost) anything your mind can imagine (digital or physical).
Program Title: BPS Makers
https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/bpsmakers/home
BPS Makers is Boston Public Schools' maker group, committed to creating equitable opportunities for learning about and engaging in making across our district.
See:Design Thinking Unit https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/rubegoldberg/home?authuser=0
Program Title: Boston Public Schools Robotics
Address:
Main Contacts:
Website: http://bpsrobotics.wikispaces.com/
Brief Program Description:
Technologies:
Program Title:Roxbury Innovation Center
Address: 2300 Washington Street,2nd floor Phone, Boston, MA. 02119
Number: (617) 858-6462
Main Contacts:
Website: http://roxburyinnovationcenter.org/
Brief Program Description: Roxbury Innovation Center (RIC) was created through a public-private partnership with the City of Boston and Venture Café Foundation, our mission is to support local economic development, in Roxbury, by empowering and guiding innovation and entrepreneurship, as viable career options. Since opening in late 2015, RIC has provided a diverse variety of resources for small business owners of all stages and industries, through instructional workshops and courses, networking events, and office hour mentorship.
Related: https://designmaketeach.com/
BURLINGTON:
Program Title: Einstein’s WorkShop
Address: 25 Adams Street, Burlington, MA. 01803
Main Contacts: in...@einsteinsworkshop.com
http://www.einsteinsworkshop.com/
Brief Program Description: Friendly and intuitive hands-on learning opportunities in programming, robotics, making & inventing, Minecraft & more.
Technologies: 3D Printing, BlocksCAD, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Scratch, Minecraft, Kerbal Space Program, Lasercutting, VEX
CAMBRIDGE:
Program Title: The Possible Project Makerspace
Address: 107 Portland Street Cambridge, MA 02139
Brief Program Description:
The Possible Project is a youth entrepreneurship center that teaches low-income high schoolers how to start and run their own businesses. TPP created its makerspace in 2015 to support the development of more innovative and STEAM-rich student businesses, products, packaging, and branding. We target students who are low-income, english language learners, and who are struggling academically. We’ve served over 300 students in 2016 and have recently launched our second site at the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Roxbury. Websites: http://www.possibleproject.org/ and https://www.lovepopcards.com/collections/lovepossible
Technologies: Curriculum topics include business-focused items like business concept development, marketing, public speaking, Ethics, and customer service, as well as lessons focused on 21st century career skills such as CAD software, website building, and 3D printing.
Program Title: CFS Makerspace
Address: Cambridge Friends School, 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
Website: http://www.cfsmass.org/CFSMakerSpace
Program Description: CFS MakerSpace: A Cambridge Friends School / Tufts University Partnership
Through a partnership with the Tufts University Department of Education and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, the CFS MakerSpace came into being and enjoyed a successful debut with the Summer 2014 MakerSpace program operated by the TuftsMakers interns. Experiences and ideas from that summer program informed the final design of the CFS MakerSpace, which opened its doors in October 2014, one of the first maker spaces to be incorporated into a school’s curriculum and the only one in an elementary school setting at that time.
Technologies: Lego EV3, Tinkering
Program Title: HUB Makerspace at Shady Hill School
Address: 178 Coolidge Hill, Cambridge MA 02138
Brief Program Description: Our new (three months old) makerspace is located in the renovated math/science building of our preK-8 independent school. In general, we exist as a service space for all classrooms, subjects, makers, and aspiring engineers. Beyond that, we’re still figuring out the details...
Website: www.shs.org
Program Title: NuVu Innovation School
Address: 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: nu...@nuvustudio.org
Brief Program Description: NuVu is a full-time innovation school for middle and high school students. NuVu's pedagogy is based on the architectural studio model and geared around multi-disciplinary, collaborative projects. We teach students how to navigate the messiness of the creative process, from inception to completion.
Technologies: Shop tools, Lasercutter, 3D Printing, Video Production, Electronics, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Rhino CAD,
Website: https://cambridge.nuvustudio.com/discover
Lexington:
Program Title: EmPow Studios
Website: http://empow.me/
Brief Program Description: After School/Summer Programs for K-12Empow Studios brings technology, arts, and play together to help young learners discover and build on their creative talents.
It’s a well-known belief that the need for specialized skills in technology and computer science are ever-growing. Our goal is to empower kids to create projects that they are proud to share with family & friends. Whether that's designing, building, coding, or a combination of all three, every kid should have the opportunity to learn the empowering tools within digital art, computer science, and engineering, which can potentially spark interests for future ambitions in STEM.
Technologies: Robotics, 3D Modeling, Coding, Minecraft, Video Game Design, Video Production, more...
NEWTON:
Program Title: K2 Enrichment
Website: http://www.k2enrichment.com/
Brief Program Description: K2E is a STEM/STEAM program for young girls and boys who enjoy exploring science and building projects.
The program is located in Newton, MA (Nonantum Village). Our mission is to provide hands-on and open-ended workshops in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (add Arts). In each session (~7 weeks), your child (K to 5th grade, ages 5 to 10) will come to K2E once a week and explore different science activities and build projects over the course of several weeks.
Technologies: Scratch, SketchUp, bridges, Tinkering
SOMERVILLE:
Program Title: Parts and Crafts
Address: 577 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA. 02143
Program Description: Parts and Crafts is a member-supported, 501(c)(3) family makerspace and community workshop based in Somerville, MA. In our programs we encourage kids to play, think, make, and learn through the exploration of the arts, science, computer programming, and engineering – a cluster of disciplines we refer to as “the creative application of technical skills.” We run school-vacation camps, a full-time school-alternative program, and afterschool and weekend classes and workshops, open-shop hours and other community and family events.
Website: http://partsandcrafts.org/
Technologies: 3D Modeling Software, 3D Printing, Electronics, Scratch, Game Design, Tinkering
WATERTOWN:
Program Title: HATCH by the Watertown Free Public LIbrary
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
In 2012 WFPL staff decided to pursue opening a makerspace as a library initiative—there was already a strong presence of “maker programming” in the library, particularly for children and teens, and opening a makerspace was a natural extension of that. However, there was no physical space in the library to do this. As it happened, the Police Department adjacent to the library was vacant and that soon became the targeted future home of the WFPL makerspace. The idea was mentioned to the Town Council in the spring of 2012 and was received well. With that, the WFPL started planning a makerspace.
Throughout 2012 and into early 2013 library staff investigated community interest and started to host more maker programming. There was clear interest from the community, but still no space. The vacant Police building remained a hopeful option, but there was no definitive answer on how the Town planned to use it. Lucky for the WFPL the Arsenal Project was looking to develop community space on their property. They approached Library Administration and offered store front space to the makerspace project for free and from there HATCH was formed.
We are almost exclusively volunteer run and thrive because of their passion and drive.
Website: http://www.watertownlib.org/hatch
Technologies: Little Bits, 3D Printing, Sewing, Electronics
Program Title: Eduporium TechXplore Room
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
Eduporium designs custom Makerspaces to make learning fun with amazing new technology. We search the world of innovative tech and select the newest Maker products for kids, so children in all grades get to experience the exciting side of education. By giving students super cool tech tools and the space to create new kinds of projects, we help encourage lifelong learning while kids build the skills they'll need. Our very own Makerspace, located in Watertown, was inspired by kids in all K-12 grades and features 3D printers, CNC machines, robotics and plenty more tech pieces to create learning and problem solving that's a blast!
Website: https://www.eduporium.com/
OTHER:
Program Title: Duct Tape Network
Contact email: in...@ducttapenetwork.org
Brief Program Description: (who do you serve? What do you do? How do you do it?)
The Duct Tape Network (DTN) is a series of fun, hands-on maker clubs that encourage young children (ages 7-10) to use cardboard, tape, wood, fabric, LED lights, motors, and more to bring their stories and inventions to life. We are designing an educational framework and toolkit to engage kids in the creation of things that they care about before they lose their curiosity or get pulled in by more consumer-oriented technology. Work on DTN started in 2014 as part of a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab and Autodesk. We are now expanding to communities all around the world.
http://ducttapenetwork.org/
Program Title: Circuit-Lab
Website: http://www.circuit-lab.com/overview/index.html
Brief Program Description: After-school programs in electronics and coding
Technologies:
White Mountain Science (Bethlehem, NH)
http://www.whitemountainscience.org/workshops/
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