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Calling All Makers!

Are you a maker? You are if you like to explore, create, build, and make things that interest you! Join the Maker Movement at COSI this summer. Come by or go online for opportunities to tinker, tackle problems involving design, engineering, and programming, and have fun!

About COSI and The Maker Movement

COSI believes making things is changing the way young people engage in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics, and encouraging makers to be part of a broader community of makers, scientists and engineers. Connecting our guests to STEM and the science community is part of COSI’s mission and strategic plan. Want to learn more about the Maker Movement and Maker Programs at COSI? Please Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 614.629.3178

Other Maker Movement Resources

Columbus Idea Foundry - http://columbusideafoundry.com/
Electronic and Digital Arts Lab - http://thefusefactory.org/
BuildMore Workshop - http://www.buildmoreworkshop.com/

Upcoming COSI Maker Opportunities

Free Virtual Maker Camp for Teens

Cool Projects, Epic Field Trips, & Awesome Makers

  • BUILD AT HOME - Follow along as we post fun DIY projects for campers to build on their own or with friends.
  • HANGOUT WITH US - Join our daily Google+ Hangouts, where we’ll share tips and tricks on the projects, and go on virtual Field Trips to amazing places.
  • SHARE PROJECTS - See what other Maker Campers are building, and share your own project photos and videos on Google+

Maker Camp is a 6-week virtual summer camp for anyone interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and discovery. It's free and it starts on July 8! Join us for 30 days and 30 projects. We’ll post projects and activities each day, and use Hangouts to visit cool places and meet interesting makers. To join Maker Camp, just follow +MAKE on Google+. The Maker Camp Community is a place for campers to share your projects, photos, and questions. You’re welcome to jump into any conversation here, post your own stuff, and share your knowledge with other makers.

  • Program Date:
  • July 8 – August 16, 2013

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COSI Gadgets Café Maker Programs

Offered at COSI every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through August 18, 2013, from 2pm – 4pm

Location: COSI’s Gadgets Café, located on COSI’s Level 2

Come tinker at COSI in the Gadgets Café! You can Spark, Design, Melt and Stitch with our expert Makers Nathaniel, Leanna, and Hannah, as you learn to solder, 3D print, create artbots or make clothing that lights up. Keep what you make! Pick up a copy of COSI’s Daily Show Sheet at the Guest Services Desk or call 614.228.2674 for details. Activities will vary and change daily. Preregistration is not required. Space is limited – first come, first served!

Made possible through the Cognizant Making the Future program.

  • Program Date:
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through August 18, 2013, from 2pm – 4pm

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Columbus Mini Maker Faire at COSI

Join us at COSI for the second annual Columbus Mini Maker Faire, hosted by The Columbus Idea Foundry, on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 12pm-6pm.

  • Program Date:
  • Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 12pm-6pm

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