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.
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Get ready for an extraordinary adventure into the world of larger-than-life cosplays, guided by the creative brilliance of Allison Chase.
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.
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.
Witch Doctor is an award-winning competitor on the TV show BattleBots. The South Florida team is an avid advocate of robotics education through combat robotics, and their Witch Doctor Junior educational program includes free YouTube video lessons.
A BattleBot panel featuring Hypershock, Witch Doctor, and other top teams is a must-see event for fans of robotic combat. These teams have risen to the top of the sport and are known for their ferocious robots, innovative designs, & exciting battles.
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.
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.
HyperShock is a heavyweight robot built by Will Bales' and team, competed in every BattleBots season since World Championship I.The team have a career-best Top 16 main season Champions and won the second re:MARS all:STARS event in 2022.