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Meet the Idea Makers: Hackerboxes
Ever felt like tinkering but needed some inspiration? Always wanted to learn a bit more about electronics and computer science, but didn't know where to start? Sarasota Maker and Entrepreneur, Joseph Long has just the thing for you: Hackerboxes! HackerBoxes is a...
Meet the Makers: Tampa Drones
One of our new exhibitors this year is Tampa Drones . Joshua Newby, who heads up the group, told us a little more about it, and what they're bringing to Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016. _______________________ Tampa Drones is a Meetup group in the Tampa Bay area that meet...
Gulf Coast MakerCon Welcomes NXP/AVNET as a 2016 Sponsor
Gulf Coast MakerCon is pleased to welcome new sponsors, NXP and AVNET , this year. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world...
Meet the Makers: USF Students in STEAM!
We're really excited about the high level of University of South Florida student involvement at Gulf Coast MakerCon this year. The USF Students in STEAM exhibit promises to be a particularly fascinating and exiting one. Kaitlin Lostroscio, an Engineering student at...
Meet the Young Makers of Benito Library and Makerspace – BLAM!
We're happy to have the Young Makers of Benito Library and Makerspace - BLAM! - joining us again at Gulf Coast MakerCon April 9. Now in their 2nd year, the Benito Library Makerspace program is big and active, averaging 40-60 students at meetings throughout the year....
Meet the Makers: ASME@USF
One of our new Maker groups this year is ASME@USF . A student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) based at the University of South Florida, ASME@USF is a nonprofit organization for engineers, typically mechanical engineering students, to...
Meet the Maker: e-NABLE, Giving the World a Helping Hand
We're very happy to have e-NABLE Florida joining us at Gulf Coast MakerCon again this year, one of our favorite Makers for the Greater Good! The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free...
Meet the Young Makers of Berkeley Preparatory Academy
The Young Makers of Berkeley Preparatory Academy join us at Gulf Coast MakerCon as Young Entrepreneurs, too. Lower Division Technology/MakerSpace Coordinator, Tamarah Gal Henderson, tells us more about what these great students will be showcasing at our annual...
Welcoming a Special Guest: Inventor & Entrepreneur Ron Klein
We're happy to be joined by AlligatorZone™ at Gulf Coast MakerCon this year, bringing entrepreneurial inventors on stage to share with makers of all ages an enjoyable way to participate in local innovation. AlligatorZone™ will be kicking things off on...
Meet the Maker: Allyn Kahn, Inventor of the Mentagy Puzzle
Allyn Kahn is a long time Chess coach turned award winning game maker, best known for the Mentagy Puzzle. Allyn has exhibited at Gulf Coast MakerCon previously, and we’re happy he’s joining us again this year. You can check out this great recent story in the Tampa Bay...
Meet the Maker: Tobi Weisbond, of Unique Rabbit
Returning to Gulf Coast MakerCon this year, is Tobi Weisbond, of Unique Rabbit. Tobi is a local artist living in New Port Richey with her husband. Her love affair with the visual arts began 60+ years ago in the basement studio of her Aunt. Over her lifetime she has...
Meet the Bow Tie Maker: ErikaLoveLeigh
One of our new Makers this year is Ericka McThenia, doing business as ErickaLoveLeigh, creator of handmade, upcycled bowties. Her work is really unique and beautiful and we asked her to tell us a bit more about her craft. GCMC: What do you Make? EM: I mostly make...