The Maker movement evolved out of Punk and DIY culture and has grown at a rapid pace over the past six years, spurred by the creation of Make Magazine and the Maker Faire. A manifesto has been published (Hatch, 2014) and ‘how-to’ guides on making and building makerspaces abound …
This blog post is the fourth of five of the blog post series, “Making and the maker movement: A democratizing force or an example of cultural reproduction?” See the first blog post, second blog post, and third blog post. Spaces and ‘Maker’ activities are promoted as being inclusive, open …
Today, March 8, 2013, is International Women's Day. Access to technology can empower women and girls of all ages, giving them the access and skills to participate in today's digital and information society. We're celebrating this day by showcasing some of the research we've done about women and …