Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Because Science

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Preske

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Join us for a nerd-tastic fusion of science and art! Because Science, Adams Morgan's very own science-themed gift shop, will have funny + cute STEM gifts to choose from and a free make-and-take science ornament project for kids.

Craig Trader's Chaos Machine

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Craig Trader

Home: Virginia, United States

The Chaos Machine is a large automated marble machine. What makes it chaotic is that everyone is invited to modify the machine, limited only by imagination and the laws of motion.

The Magical Colored Shadows Playground

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Tamao Nakayama

Home: Virginia, United States

Is the color of a shadow really black? Step into a space filled with color and light at The Magical Colored Shadows Playground. Discover the colors you can create with your own shadow. Let's play and learn about light, shadow, and color in a fun way

Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Joshua Fikentscher

Home: Virginia, United States

Nothing is as over-engineered as a Nova Labs cardboard boat. NLS Harbinger's Folly is no different. The Harbinger's Folly, along with other survivors, are being displayed to help promote next year’s regatta.

STEAM in the Night World

Faire: NoVa

Maker: DMV Petri Dish

Home: Vermont, United States

Our exhibit will showcase various natural scenes inside of an immersive multisensory experience. Explore natural themes through 3D-printed lithophanes, complementary mural work, and a controller to help make the experience yours.

Fairfax County Master Gardeners

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Fairfax County Master Gardeners

Home: Virginia, United States

Master Gardener volunteers work in the community to promote research-based horticulture. Master gardeners provide public education related to creating and managing home landscapes, vegetable gardens, turf, and more!

Theresa Sondra Jacobs Foundation

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Felix Tao

Home: Virginia, United States

At the Theresa Sondra Jacobs Foundation, we aim to inspire minds, uplift spirits, and create lasting memories with our unique approach of promoting the learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).

Gravity is Optional

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Gravity is Optional

Hands on science that will blow your mind! Come experience things that most people will never see in another venue.

Fairfax County Public Library

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Fairfax County Public Library

Home: Virginia, United States

FCPL will be showcasing hands-on activities and library resources for makers of all ages. We'll have STEAM "take and make" kits, a button maker, items from our Library of Things (including specialized meters and readers) and more!

MicroKits: Synths and Theremin Kits

Faire: NoVa

Maker: David Levi

Home: Virginia, United States

You can build your own electronic musical instruments with MicroKits! Use our kit to build your own Theremin, or connect everyday objects to our synthesizer to build your own keyboard. We’ll have a banana keyboard out that you can play!

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Faire: NoVa

Maker: USPTO

Home: Maryland, United States

USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office We are a part of the Community Outreach Office and are here to help answer any of your patent and trademark questions!

Circuit Breaker Labs

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Preske

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Circuit Breaker Labs, based in Adams Morgan in DC, transforms electronic waste into science-themed art and gifts. Stop by to see our spin on science art and learn how we use old and new production techniques to make our art!

Mathnasium

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Mathnasium

Home: Virginia, United States

At Mathnasium we teach math so that students learn it, master it and love it. We work with students in 1st grade through 12th grade to help them catch up, keep up or get ahead.

Youth FIRST Robotics Program

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs Youth Robotics Program

Home: Virginia, United States

FIRST Robotics is a project-based, hands-on program that introduces students to engineering. Under the guidance of mentors, students learn to design and build a robot. They learn practical skills in fabrication, CAD design and programming.

Takeapart activity!

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs

Home: Virginia, United States

Attendees can disassemble common household appliances, printers, and computers to see what makes them tick. Components and pieces will be sorted and recycled appropriately. You can get some hints about how tools work and what you need at home.

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