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Maker Faires: What Are They and Why Should We Care?

April 1, 2014 | Public Programs

The article discusses the Maker Faires, a hybrid of science fairs, craft shows, and county fairs where people come to display what they have created and talk about what they learned. The faires are designed for people who work in places such as shops, garages, kitchen tables, schools, or science clubs, while they invent and innovate with new technologies, science, engineering, art performance and various crafts. The events' impact on economic development and education is mentioned.

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  • Sylvia Tiala
    Author
    University of Wisconsin, Stout
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Interface (Wisconsin Technology Education Organization)
    Volume: 53
    Number: 3
    Page Number: 24
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Technology
    Audience: General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Making and Tinkering Programs | Public Events and Festivals

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