In this episode of Maker Life Stories, we have had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Joey Gottbrath from the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation, located at UC Berkley. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation is UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary hub for learning and making at the intersection of design and technology. They see design and technological innovation as integrally linked: innovation opens possibilities and extends the reach of design, while design links new technologies with h...
Oct 20, 2023•33 min
In this episode of What’s your Spark, I had the absolute please of meeting with Noah, one of the fine members of our team. Noah is a computer science major and has had several opportunities working with highly prestigious companies through a series of internships. Today we’ll be able to delve in and see what Noah is all about. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes (Lo...
Oct 13, 2023•12 min
Makerspaces are unique to their community, grow based on the demands of their audiences, and are always evolving to support the cross section of innovation, education and development. In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Description: EPIC is an impressive 15,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar engineering, and manufacturing facility located in the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus. Some of their main...
Sep 26, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Ignite, is a series from the UNTMindSpark Podcast team focused on enlightening the audience with information from pre-career, mid-career, and post-career industry specialists to get a well-rounded idea of how to be success in a given industry. We will explore how to pull together education and experience to be well prepared for a career in the field. Description: Hello and welcome back to Ignite! Today's host Jerry will be telling you all about his expertise in Audio production. This will give y...
Sep 19, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Zane. Bio: Zane is currently a Music Education major here at UNT, playing saxophone. He specializes in audio visual work here at the Spark, but also has history with hands on woodworking and various other making skills. His favorite album is Glow Pt 2. by the Microphone...
Sep 12, 2023•22 min
Description: Hello Everyone and Welcome back to the UNT Mindspark podcast. We are very excited to be back with a whole host of fresh new faces and of brand new topics to pursue. We hope that you will join us all very soon. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers : Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chill Out By RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/...
Sep 08, 2023•57 sec
It's been a wild year full of new experiences both inside the makerspace and outside. So it is with a great pleasure the we present the 2022-2023 UNT Mindspark wrap up. Join us as we move our way through this past year and experience some of the things that we have talked about with our many guests on the show. This will be the last UNT Mindspark podcast until September of this year (2023), however, we will be coming back better than ever, with a lot of the same but potentially some new stuff. I...
Jun 15, 2023•15 min
Title - Ignite - Sewing and Textiles Hosted by Tori Perez Description :Welcome to Ignite. The show that will ignite your spark and give you information that you need for this small spark to become the flame of passion for whatever field you want to be a part of. In this episode we have Tori giving you all the details you need for the realm of Sewing and Textiles. She also gives you the information that you would need if you are interested in getting started. Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov ...
May 08, 2023•6 min
Title: Jaden, What's your spark? Description: Hello, my name is Jaden Oldham. I am majoring in a Bachelors of Arts in Music and I play the trumpet. I have been working at the Spark for about 5 months now; it’s a great job! One of my favorite things to do at the Spark is 3D printing, designing something then seeing it person is always really cool. Lastly, I really enjoy getting to collaborate with my coworkers and share ideas. Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Jak...
May 01, 2023•17 min
In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. Description: Catapult Lakeland is a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center located in the heart of Lakeland, Florida. It is a place for all of those that are innovators, learners, visionaries and so much more. Some of the goals of Catapult Lakeland is to increase the viability of star...
Apr 15, 2023•36 min
Description : Ignite, is a new series from the UNTMindSpark Podcast team focused on enlightening the audience with information from pre-career, mid-career, and post-career industry specialists to get a well-rounded idea of how to be success in a given industry. We will explore how to pull together education and experience to be well prepared for a career in the field. Welcome to the first episode of Ignite, a show that will ignite your spark and give you the information you need for this spark t...
Apr 08, 2023•12 min
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Vivek. Bio: Hey there, I am Vivek Kurapati an Electrical Engineering major currently in my junior year at UNT. As a maker at The Spark I train patrons on 3D printing, photography, Cricut, soldering and laser cutting. Music : Lo-fi Chillhop Beat Background Music by Music...
Mar 02, 2023•23 min
In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Texas Tech University Library offers a newly-expanded Makerspace with 3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting, textiling, and other maker technology in an area available to all students, faculty, and staff. Their mission is to provide excellent service in helping you develop your ide...
Feb 15, 2023•46 min
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Vic! Hey! My name is Vic Lozano. I am finishing up my second to last semester at UNT. I am majoring in media arts and minoring in photography. I have been with the Spark for about six months now and have really enjoyed learning all the ins and outs of the Spark, I mainl...
Feb 01, 2023•16 min
SubZero is a heavyweight robot that battles in the Battle Bots league. Team XD runs that but and they join us o this episode to talk about how they got into the sport and making of the bots. https://www.facebook.com/SubZeroBattleBot https://teamxd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4aV6KxRZz0...
Dec 15, 2022•40 min
In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. Hack.RVA is located in Richmond, Virginia. Hack.RVA is a nonprofit makerspace that is entirely run by members of its community. They have a very welcoming community for all that want to learn and use the equipment while also sharing in that comradery as a group of makers. Guest: Peter Wa...
Nov 15, 2022•57 min
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Jaden! Hello, my name is Jaden Oldham. I am majoring in a Bachelors of Arts in Music and I play the trumpet. I have been working at the Spark for about 5 months now; it’s a great job! One of my favorite things to do at the Spark is 3D printing, designing something then ...
Nov 01, 2022•17 min
In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Workbench is a community space in Denton, Texas. At Workbench, you will find a friendly, approachable, community-based, and socially conscious space. They teach traditional workshops as well as provide one-on-one sessions. They offer gallery and retail space by invite and application...
Oct 15, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hello, my name is Grant Guedry and I am one of the makers at The Spark. I'm a junior Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Biology and Mathematics. At The Spark, I specialize in 3D printing and physical making such as woodworking, etc. I lo...
Oct 01, 2022•22 min
Kristin Dye, The Hive at the Lewisville Public Library In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Hive, Lewisville Public Library's makerspace, is home to innovation and creativity. The Hive features two 3D printers, a laser cutter, a Carvey CNC milling machine, sewing machines, an embroidery machine, design software, and mor...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hi! My name is Abbi Luton. I am a Mechanical Engineering Technology major and am planning to earn a minor in French. I just started working at the Spark Service Desk about a month ago, but I am being trained on equipment in the Spark Makerspace. I...
Sep 01, 2022•23 min
In this episode, our guest if from the Sears Think[Box] at Case Western University, the largest open-access innovation center and makerspace in the United States. With design and ideation resources, prototyping and fabrication equipment, business and legal expertise and more, Sears think[box] is the ideal place to pursue your passions or even launch a startup. Learn more about Think[Box] here. Guest: Raymond "Ray" Krajci is the Operations Engineer for Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve Uni...
Aug 15, 2022•49 min
In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hey there! My name is Liberty Walker. I am about to start my third year at UNT, majoring in Linguistics and Japanese. I am a somewhat new maker here, starting to learn about machines around the space. I already have the Cricut down, along with the...
Aug 02, 2022•19 min
Brad Trussel, TCU Fab Lab In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The TCU Fab Lab is a digital fabrication laboratory located on the first floor of the TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library. The Fab Lab offers multiple 3D printers, a high definition 3D scanner, a large scale plotter, and a laser cutter/engraver. Additionally, the Fab...
Jul 01, 2022•59 min
Guest Bio: Hello! My name is Aiden Pacheco. I just finished my third year here at UNT, majoring in Media Arts and minoring in New Media Arts. I'm currently one of the senior makers at The Spark and I specialize in our 3D printing services and teach multiple workshops on software such as Blender, SketchUp, the Adobe suite, and more. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Sound Production: Jake Jacobson Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez
Jun 14, 2022•24 min
This part 2 of the sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This one of 2 sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as an E...
Mar 17, 2022•45 min
In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Dallas Makerspace is a hugely successful 501(c)(3) non-profit shared community space. The community of artists, tinkerers, makers, and so forth that make up the members of the Dallas makerspace give it a unique fabric of resources and knowledge to attract and maintain membership. In ...
Sep 24, 2021•41 min
The maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. In this podcast series, we will take a deep dive into the world of making and explore the inspiration, drawbacks and success stories of makerspaces in higher education and beyond. This episode we talk to the Fabrication Lab Director Brandt Smith...
Jun 11, 2021•43 min
The University of Texas at Arlington FabLab The maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. Located in Arlington, Tx the UTA FabLab is a prime example of such creative hubs for students. Here, students can fabricate computer-aided designs (CAD) through 3D printing, cut and etch with CNC machi...
May 10, 2021•37 min
