[TheMathLeague] FW: Athens Makers - Summer 2016

[Klein, Bob]

On 5/24/16, 4:05 PM, "Lucas, Mark" <lucasm at ohio.edu> wrote:

>We are looking to run Athens Makers again this summer. For those who
>need a refresher, this is an opportunity for kids middle-school aged (6th grade) and up
>to get together and explore a variety of low-tech and high tech projects and tools.
>
>We typically gather in the basement of Clippinger Labs (Room 035) on the Athens
>Campus of Ohio University on Thursday evenings from 6-8 as well as some
>weekend times. We will start up Thursday June 2.
>
>This summer we’ll once again have time working with Arduino micro controllers and
>learning some programming. We are also looking looking at some physical
>making with steam-powered boats, marshmallow blow guns, and magnetic levitation
>cars on the docket. Mr. Conroy, from Nelsonville-York High School is also looking
>to run a 3-D printer workshop one evening and make the printer available for
>use by participants who pass sufficient training.  There are also some suggestions
>we might hold a session or two on reviving old computers. Past workshops can be found
>online at (http://athensmakers.net) Ideas are welcome!
>
>The program does not assume attendance at all sessions. We understand that 
>“vacation happens”. Simply come when you can. Parents are encouraged to stay
>and participate.
>
>Please help spread the word and let me know if you have any questions!
>If you know someone who should be on the mailing list, please let me know!
>
>Mark Lucas
>
> 
>-- 
>Mark Lucas 								email: lucasm at ohiou.edu
>252D Clippinger Lab						phone: (740)597-2984
>Department of Physics and Astronomy			fax: (740)593-0433
>Ohio University
>Athens, OH 45701
>