Young Makers at World Maker Faire, NYSCI in Queens, NY
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 09:22 PM
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Young Makers Pavilion
Saturday September 17th & Sunday September 18th, World Maker Faire comes to NYC. Maker Faire brings inventors, creators, and thinkers of all ages to show off their ideas and learn from each other. This year's event is being held at New York Hall of Science in Queens, NY. Radio Rookies will be at the event as part of HIVE Learning Network NYC.
After documenting teenagers showcasing their inventions at the New York Maker Faire 2011, I saw myself as another youth maker – a label I have never considered myself to own. By interviewing the people involved, I learned that I “invent” creative audio pieces. My work has put in public domain and is received by a number of people. As a Rookie Graduate, I have received feedback about how adults have learned from my story. And today, many adults have felt the same way from the teenagers who have produced great visual technology. Usually, I thought adults would not take teenagers seriously. However, the point of the Maker Faire was to appreciate and support all inventors with the same respect and regard. It has truly been an incredible day! To listen to what some of the makers and participants have to say about their experience you can go to Broadcastr.com and type in Hive NYC in the search bar. (Suggest searches: Hive @ World Maker Faire, Hive @ World Maker Faire 2, and Hive Buzz Beat)
- Andrea Lee Torres, Graduate Rookie
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