Category Archives: Mentoring

Meet the Maker: Rocket Burns

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Here at Gulf Coast MakerCon, we get excited about all of our makers… but we really get fired up about our amazing youth makers!! It is our pleasure to introduce you to a wonderful, intelligent and inspiring young man, Rocket … Continue reading →

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Concerto in CAD: A Battlebot is Born

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Some people put videos of nature or landscapes to music, or images of people. Some see concertos in CAD.  Enjoy this look at a Southeast Combot Championship robot under design, courtesy of Chris Willingham, a mentor with the  Edgar Allan Ohms Land O’Lakes … Continue reading →

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Meet the Skills Makers: American Manufacturing Skills Initiative (AMskills)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

One of our goals with Gulf Coast MakerCon is to build a premier community maker event for youth and adults highlighting the practical and useful as well as the fun.  This year, we’ve got some great groups helping us do just … Continue reading →

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