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UNT MindSpark

UNT Spark Makerspace

The maker movement generated the recent increase in innovation spaces such as a makerspace. Student makers at UNT explore various topics surrounding making, the Maker Mindset, and the Maker movement. We have a few series that focus on a range of topics from how various spaces developed their unique makerspace/fablab/techgym/design studio/etc. to meeting our makers to a series on specific technologies that are either in our makerspace or new in the maker community. Join us for a journey into the

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00:18:32

Liberty, What's Your Spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2022/08/02

In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hey there! My name is Liberty Walker. I am about to start my third year at UNT, majoring in Linguistics and Japanese. I am a somewhat new maker here, starting to learn about machines around the space. I already have the Cricut down, along with the

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00:58:44

Maker Life Stories: TCU Fab Lab

UNT MindSpark ·

2022/07/01

Brad Trussel, TCU Fab Lab In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The TCU Fab Lab is a digital fabrication laboratory located on the first floor of the TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library. The Fab Lab offers multiple 3D printers, a high definition 3D scanner, a large scale plotter, and a laser cutter/engraver. Additionally, the Fablab

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00:23:57

Aiden, What’s Your Spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2022/06/14

Guest Bio: Hello! My name is Aiden Pacheco. I just finished my third year here at UNT, majoring in Media Arts and minoring in New Media Arts. I'm currently one of the senior makers at The Spark and I specialize in our 3D printing services and teach multiple workshops on software such as Blender, SketchUp, the Adobe suite, and more. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Sound Production: Jake Jacobson Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

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01:02:32

Maker Life Stories University of Texas El Paso part 2

UNT MindSpark ·

2022/04/08

This part 2 of the sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as an

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00:45:00

Maker Life Stories: University of Texas El Paso

UNT MindSpark ·

2022/03/17

This one of 2 sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as

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00:40:44

Maker Life Stories: Dallas Makerspace

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/09/24

In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Dallas Makerspace is a hugely successful 501(c)(3) non-profit shared community space. The community of artists, tinkerers, makers, and so forth that make up the members of the Dallas makerspace give it a unique fabric of resources and knowledge to attract and maintain membership. In

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00:43:28

Maker Life Stories: Oklahoma University: Tom Love...

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/06/11

The maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. In this podcast series, we will take a deep dive into the world of making and explore the inspiration, drawbacks and success stories of makerspaces in higher education and beyond. This episode we talk to the Fabrication Lab Director Brandt Smith

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00:37:18

Maker Life Stories: University of Texas at Arlington...

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/05/10

The University of Texas at Arlington FabLab The maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. Located in Arlington, Tx the UTA FabLab is a prime example of such creative hubs for students. Here, students can fabricate computer-aided designs (CAD) through 3D printing, cut and etch with CNC

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00:39:38

Maker Mindset Series: Making Across Generations

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/04/26

Join the MindSpark Podcast team on a journey to explore maker mindsets across generations. We’ll speak to a multigenerational family who instilled a tinkering, explorative approach to navigating the world and mindset in their home. In this episode our guest will talk about the ways creating and making have influenced them and their family. Guests: Raul Flores, Pamela Flores, Hanna Flores Raul Flores, Software Engineer, Artist, and Maker Pamela Flores, Travel Specialist University of North

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00:25:09

Electronic Music and Making

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/04/02

Join The Spark Spring 2021 Co-hosts Cameron and Alondra to learn about the field of Electronic Music! Hosts: C. Driller: Hello! My name is Cameron. I’m a biochemistry and technical writing student at the University of North Texas and I’ve been a maker at the Spark since June of 2018. My expertise in the makerspace is based around 3D printing, sensors, and laser cutting. I enjoy listening to different kinds of music while I work, but most of my work playlists switch between types of

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00:22:17

Hackathons, more than security.

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/03/22

In this episode, put together by a team a Makers and Specialists from The Spark makerspace at the University of North Texas Libraries, our hosts talk about Hackathons. Really delving in to 3 main questions: 1) What is a hackathon? 2) What happens at a hackathon? 3) Why would you want to participate in a hackathon? Hosts: Hanna Flores, Spark Maker and UNT Senior in Computer Science Tad Weerasignhe, Spark Maker and UNT Senior in Computer Science Arthur Sliter, Spark Specialists and UNT

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00:19:18

Welcome to UNT MindSpark Spring 2021

UNT MindSpark ·

2021/01/28

Welcome to UNT MindSpark Spring 2021 is an episode to introduce UNT MindSpark, the approach for the Spring 2021 semester, topics our student host teams will be delving in to, as well as our goal for this podcast. We will explore some of the things that have changed in The Spark Makerspace at UNT and how we are approaching making through the pandemic. Host: JP Abah JP is UNT Student, Lead, Ambassador, and Maker. He has been working in the makerspace at UNT for over three years, with a passion

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00:07:47

Changing of the Guards for UNT MindSpark

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/10/07

Please join the UNT Spark Makerspace as we bring you up to date with changes that happened between semesters and introduce to you the Fall 2020 team of hosts for UNT MindSpark Podcasts.

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00:42:48

How Escape Rooms can Spark Creative & Imaginative Play

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/08/03

Following from our previous weeks’ episode, we continue exploring the concept of creative play but this time through the prism of escape rooms. An escape room is a time-constrained real life adventure game that requires you to complete a mission and “escape”. Escape rooms can be a great creative outlet for both its makers and explorers. This week we are joined by Amanda and Yancey Yeargan; they are a husband and wife team who own and operate Quandary Escape Adventures with their partner Tim

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00:24:11

Our Makerspace’s role in Childhood Learning

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/07/01

Our Makerspace’s role in Childhood Learning This week we are shifting gears a little bit from creative thinking to talk about our Summer programming class, we also talk about why The Spark Makerspace has embraced the vital work of exposing children to emerging technologies. The recurring topic in this episode is the concept of creative play as an important aspect of childhood development. Through creative play, children can further develop emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. Our

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00:23:24

Emersive Learning through Virtual Reaity in a Makerspace

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/06/10

In this episode Makerspace employees discuss the impact of virtual reality availability in a number of fields. Bringing design thinking in to the arts, and developing new mediums for art and learning. Host: JP Abah and Steven Sparkman Guest Speakers: Nick Carter, UNT New Media Arts Alum, The Spark (Factory) Makerspace Alum, a current SMU Graduate Game Design Student Cameron Driller, current UNT biochemistry student and Spark Maker

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00:15:45

The Power of Creation- Game Design

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/05/21

In this episode we explore game design theory, using creativity to transfer ideas into a game. Host: JP Abah and Steven Sparkman Guest: Jeremy Kincaid Prosper ISD Teacher, Librarian, and Writer.

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00:34:34

Maker mindset: a new approach to the learning process!

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/05/20

Co-hosts JP and Steven, discuss the Maker mindset and the similarities to design thinking and how making/tinkering empowers learners to try and celebrate failures as well as success and take away the knowledge gained through the process. Hosts: JP Abah, Steven Sparkman Guest Maker: Alicia Maldonado Guest: Robert Bettis, UNT Alum May '19 Media Arts degree, former Maker at The Factory and a Video professional with a focus on media production for digital platforms.

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00:21:59

MindSpark: The Beginning

UNT MindSpark ·

2020/04/01

In The Spark Makerspace's first podcast- we introduce making and the goal of our Makerspace podcast. The Spark Makerspace was formerly called The Factory officially transitioning now through the summer 2020. The goal of our podcast will be to talk about making, makerspaces, STEM, STEAM, Innovation, UNT Innovation and cutting edge technology for hobbies and careers of tomorrow! Host: JP Abah Guest: Judy Hunter

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