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Maker Culture and Academic Libraries

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Maker Culture and Academic Libraries

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What is Maker Culture?

DIY +

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DIY + Open

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Innovation, Teaching & Learning Spaces

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Community

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"Our wildest dream was to empower the next generation of Makers“ - Pete Lomas

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How to give a presentation:

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• Embedded systems• Sensors and home automation systems• Robots and near-space balloons• ?

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3D Printers

• Universal connectors for LEGO, Erector Sets, etc.

• Surgical prep based on CT scans of patients• Prototyping designs, visualizations, etc. • ?

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Why should universities be involved?

In 15 years, what will education & innovation look like?

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• Go to Maker Faire Vancouver June 1-2– 20% code: MEM20

• Send students to Maker Faire, Vancouver Hack Space, Vancouver Community Labs, etc.

• Visit these spaces yourself and think about how we might adopt some of their practices

Small, pragmatic steps forward:

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