Watch the first-ever White House Maker Faire on Wednesday, June 18 - LIVE
I am proud to host the first-ever White House Maker Faire. This event celebrates every maker from students learning STEM skills to entrepreneurs launching new businesses to innovators powering the renaissance in American manufacturing. I am calling on people across the country to join us in sparking creativity and encouraging invention in their communities.President Obama on June 17, 2014
America has always been a nation of tinkerers, inventors, and entrepreneurs. But in recent years, a growing number of Americans have gained access to technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, easy-to-use design software, and desktop machine tools. These tools are enabling more Americans to design and build almost anything.
To celebrate America's students and entrepreneurs who are inventing the future with these new technologies and techniques, the President is hosting the first-ever White House Maker Faire on Wednesday, June 18. The event will feature Makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs of all ages who are using cutting-edge tools to bring their ideas to life.
The rise of the Maker Movement represents a huge opportunity for the United States. Nationwide, new tools for democratized production are boosting innovation and entrepreneurship in manufacturing, in the same way that the Internet and cloud computing have lowered the barriers to entry for digital startups, creating the foundation for new products and processes that can help to revitalize American manufacturing.
President Obama has proclaimed June 18, 2014 as National Day of Making saying, "I call upon all Americans to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that encourage a new generation of makers and manufacturers to share their talents and hone their skills." Read the Presidential Proclamation.
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This looks like a fun event to attend.
This article isn't about politics, so let's don't. Thanks.
Ha ha ha. Looks like they took a break. They will be right back. Maaaaaaybe.
The film didn't start until about 21:00 . It looks interesting . The main organizer seems to be very gay ... "not that there is anything wrong with that" .
We are from the government and we're her to help you.
Dang, I wonder how many people just gave up (like me) and didn't go to 21:00? Thanks, Petey.
Well, that sucks. That live feed was just about as boring as something can get. pfffffttt.