Meet Jen Fox
Apr 5, 2024
The Renaissance Maker In the world of STEM education, Jen Fox stands out as a beacon of innovation and inspiration. Widely known as Jen Foxbot, her j
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Come see Wall-E in real life! Talk and take photos with one of the most beloved Pixar characters. And learn about he was brought to life through robotics and various building methods!
Jen is a maker and mastermind of big, collaborative builds. A set of giant light-up letters for the Obama White House, and recently, a crowd-sourced replica of the Apollo 11 hatch for the National Air and Space Museum.
Hanari Solomon has been cosplaying for over 15 years and frequents conventions all over. They've created over 100 costumes over the years in their career and have worked with major media companies to bring fictional characters to life.
Sculptor Chris Bathgate will discuss his two decade career as a self taught machinist, machine builder, and sculptural engineer. His new book explores how machine work can be a nexus between fine art, craft, design, and making of every kind.
Get ready for an extraordinary adventure into the world of larger-than-life cosplays, guided by the creative brilliance of Allison Chase.
Jen Fox (Jen Foxbot) is a renaissance maker and STEM education trailblazer. With degrees in physics from Occidental College and mechanical engineering from UCLA, her research has spanned dark matter detection to renewable energy technology.
The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through volunteer work.
AWS South Florida is proud to feature several robotics exhibits this year. Boston Dynamics' Spot, a four-legged robot, will walk the event and bring you to an AWS "Puppy Park" with palm-size robotic dogs. Also, an AWS DeepRacer arcade will be hosted.