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Startup Digest

Maker

May 20, 2016

This week we are covering Maker Faire, the Maker Movement, Women in STEM, and RoboAnt Swarms. As always, if you have themes or topics to cover, just shoot me an email. Enjoy the weekend, If you are like me, you'll be working on some fun project (feel free to share when you're finished).

Mark

Maker Startup Digest is curated by:
Mark Schreiber

Mark Schreiber - Director of Innovation and Design/ Maker Ed Consultant

Contact Mark Schreiber at mark.schreiber@startupdigestmail.com

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OMG I'm a Maker

Madanmohan Rao - Your Story

Here's a nice little article on all things making. Lots of great pictures. If your friends are wondering what a "Maker" is, this might be a good article to forward to them.

Bay Area Maker Faire is Coming!

Maker Faire - MAKE Magazine

How can I curate a maker digest without mentioning the Bay Area Maker Faire this weekend? If you happen to go, please send us some pictures or tips of new things to feature. And if you go... #ImJealous #EnjoyIt!

The Real Reason Women are Leaving STEM Jobs

Lydia Dishman - Fast Company

Here's an interesting article about why women are leaving STEM jobs. Obviously there is a big push right now to get more ladies into STEM and I'm hoping that the Maker Movement will help today's little ladies desire to do more STEM!

Your Robotic Ant Swarm Video for the Week

Verge - Verge

Well, I could only find this video on Facebook, so hopefully you can watch it too. I love this idea of greater AI capacity through swarm techniques. If you have more thoughts on this topic, I'd love to hear them too!

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