UNT MindSpark

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 Vic!

Hey! My name is Vic Lozano. I am finishing up my second to last semester at UNT. I am majoring in media arts and minoring in photography. I have been with the Spark for about six months now and have really enjoyed learning all the ins and outs of the Spark, I mainly work on creating graphics and videos for the Spark.

Music: Lofi Study by FASSound Lofi Study | Royalty Free Music - Pixabay

Hosted by: Jerry Johnson, Spark Knowledgist 2022

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

SubZero is a heavyweight robot that battles in the Battle Bots league. Team XD runs that but and they join us o this episode to talk about how they got into the sport and making of the bots.

https://www.facebook.com/SubZeroBattleBot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4aV6KxRZz0

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.

Hack.RVA is located in Richmond, Virginia. Hack.RVA is a nonprofit makerspace that is entirely run by members of its community. They have a very welcoming community for all that want to learn and use the equipment while also sharing in that comradery as a group of makers.

Guest: Peter Warasila is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a degree in computer engineering. He is now an imbedded systems engineer at a company named PCS in Ashland, Virgnia where they make automotive controllers. He was also one of the main creators in the badge for RVAsec (Richmond Virginia Security Conference).

Music: Lofi Summer Background by Vladislav Kurnikov on Pixabay 

Host: Jerry Johnson

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

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 Jaden!

Hello, my name is Jaden Oldham. I am majoring in a Bachelors of Arts in Music and I play the trumpet. I have been working at the Spark for about 5 months now; it’s a great job! One of my favorite things to do at the Spark is 3D printing, designing something then seeing it person is always really cool. Lastly, I really enjoy getting to collaborate with my coworkers and share ideas.

Music: Sunset Lo-fi style by Davisblicher on pixabay 

Hosted by: Jerry Johnson, Spark Knowledgist 2022

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

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 Workbench is a community space in Denton, Texas. At Workbench, you will find a friendly, approachable, community-based, and socially conscious space. They teach traditional workshops as well as provide one-on-one sessions. They offer gallery and retail space by invite and application. They are members of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, local art collectives, UNT faculty and staff, and Denton Main Street Association.

Guest: Caron Dessoye is currently a Denton-based artist. In 2017, Caron moved here from the Philadelphia suburbs to achieve her dream of an MFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry from the University of North Texas. After completing her MFA in 2020, Caron was an adjunct professor in UNT's Metalsmithing and Jewelry Program in addition to continuing her own art practice. In July 2021, she rented an unassuming space at 813 North Locust Street in Denton. One of the first tasks was to hire a mural artist to take her space from unassuming to incredible! And that is just the outside. Currently, the community can take courses, rent studio time, and sell their work in their quirky retail area. Workbench continues to evolve as it works to meet the community's needs. The goal is always to make art accessible and welcoming. It is an incubator for ideas, people, and community development. In a city where art has a strong representation, especially being the home to two Universities with strong art programs, Workbench compliments and engages people in an approachable and friendly way.

Host: Jerry Johnson, Liberty Walker

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

Music: A jazz piano by Music for Videos on PixaBay

Pixabay - A Jazz Piano | Royalty Free Music

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: Hello, my name is Grant Guedry and I am one of the makers at The Spark. I'm a junior Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Biology and Mathematics. At The Spark, I specialize in 3D printing and physical making such as woodworking, etc. I love to design in CAD and print or render the things I have designed.

Music: Silver Rain by Gabriel Douglas from Pixabay

Hosted by: Jerry Johnson, Spark Knowledgist 2022

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, A

Kristin Dye, The Hive at the Lewisville Public Library

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 Hive, Lewisville Public Library's makerspace, is home to innovation and creativity. The Hive features two 3D printers, a laser cutter, a Carvey CNC milling machine, sewing machines, an embroidery machine, design software, and more. A collaboration space is also included in The Hive, featuring mobile tables, chairs, and whiteboard which allow users to alter the workspace to fit their needs.

Kristen Dye is the current Makerspace Librarian for The Hive in the Lewisville Public Library. Kristen is a UNT alum and has other experience teaching special ed for Lewisville ISD and as an Adult Services Librarian for Frisco Public Library.

Host: Madan Mohan

Sound Production: Jake Jacobson

Producer: Judy Hunter

Music: 10 How it Is by Kesta: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/nothing-left-behind/10-how-it-is/

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: Hi! My name is Abbi Luton. I am a Mechanical Engineering Technology major and am planning to earn a minor in French. I just started working at the Spark Service Desk about a month ago, but I am being trained on equipment in the Spark Makerspace. I am quite the novice, but I am enjoying learning at the makerspace.

Music: "Urban" By SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

Hosted by: Jerry Johnson, Spark Knowledgist 2022

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, A

In this episode, our guest if from the Sears Think[Box] at Case Western University, the largest open-access innovation center and makerspace in the United States. With design and ideation resources, prototyping and fabrication equipment, business and legal expertise and more, Sears think[box] is the ideal place to pursue your passions or even launch a startup. Learn more about Think[Box] here.

Guest:  Raymond "Ray" Krajci is the Operations Engineer for Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University. He worked at think[box] as a student, but he loved his job so much he's still there nearly ten years later. Ray treasures his experiences collaborating on electronic fashion, cardboard furniture, magnetic levitator tracks, tabletop games, Makerspace Podcast, human-centered design workshops, and other projects.

Host: Daniel Da Costa, Spark Maker 2020- 2021 and John Paul Abah, Spark Maker 2018-2021

Sound Producer: Steven Sparkman, Spark Maker 2020-

Producer- Judy Hunter, Spark Director

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 Serger and a sewing machine. I am excited to learn all I can working here.

Music: "Cool Jazz Loops" by JuliusH from Pixabay

Hosted by: Jerry Johnson, Spark Knowledgist 2022

Sound Production: Jerry Johnson

Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez