Virtual Maker Faire Miami 2020 Recap
Aug 24, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for many. While folks are struggling to survive through all of the challenges wrought by a global pandemic, economic un
What is Maker Faire?
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!
Featured Makers
B is for BattleBots
Learn more about your favorite robots with the official BattleBots alphabet book, written by Andrea Gellatly of Team Witch Doctor! Caleb Kempson's striking illustrations accompany three reading levels on each page, making "B Is for BattleBots" perfec
Witch Doctor from BattleBots
Come meet the Witch Doctor from BattleBots! The 250lb battlebot will be showing off its battle scars while Andrea, Mike, Paul, and Chris will be available for questions throughout the day.
Sophy Wong
Sophy Wong is a designer, maker, and writer working with wearable technology, costumes, and more! She can be found at sophywong.com and on her YouTube channel chronicling her adventures in making.
Jen Schachter
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 501st Legion – Florida Garrison
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.
Tech-Nic-Allie Speaking LIVE
Allie Weber, as seen on Mythbuster's Jr., is a 14 yr old, multiple award winning, MAKER, builder, and patented inventor who is the host of her own Maker channel "Tech-nic-Allie Speaking" on YouTube to inspire people of all ages to Make.
ChipScapes
ChipScapes are pictures taken of computer chips, sort of microscopic chip landscapes, or ChipScapes for short. The artwork is created by photographing a silicon computer chip using a microscope and special lighting.
VEX iCutie
VEX iCutie is all about girl empowerment! Abby K. (age 12) started VEX iCutie 4 years ago when she noticed there was not enough girls participating in robotics. Come visit VEX iCutie and have her explain how robotics is "Girl Powered"!
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