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Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Ignite. In this series. We take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag!If you'd like to follow along in making your own tote bag. We have included the pattern we are using in the description below.https://www.handmadiya.com/2019/10/farmers-market-tote-bag-tutorial.htmlThis website also has many other beginner projects that you can use! Guests: Andrea WaltonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

Hello viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. In today’s episode of What’s Your Spark! We interviewed our Spark team member, Abbi. It has been 4 years since her first interview on the podcast. Join us as we talk about what has changed in those 4 years and what hasn’t. Guests: Abbi LutonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson,Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today, we feature a new episode in our Ignite series. In this series, we take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag! If you'd like to follow along in making your own tote bag. We have included the pattern we are using in the description below.https://www.handmadiya.com/2019/10/farmers-market-tote-bag-tutorial.htmlThis website also has many other beginner projects that you can use! Guests: Andrea WaltonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast, now featuring video! This episode of Ignite is special. Featuring behind-the-scenes coverage of our end-of-semester project. The Spark 2025 fashion show! Hear from our makers about the pieces that they have made and their journey in creating them. Guests: The Spark Team Videographer: Anthony Grosse Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

Makerspaces are unique to their community, grow based on the demands of their audiences, and are always evolving to support the cross section of innovation, education and development. In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Description: EPIC is an impressive 15,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar engineering, and manufacturing facility located in the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus. Some of their main goals are to prepare student to work and design for the industries of the future, to enable students to apply theory to real-word problems, provide a welcoming environment to foster innovation in interdisciplinary teams, among others. Tasker is the laboratory manager for EPIC. Tasker earned his BA from Bates College in studio and performing arts, followed by an Associate of Applied Science degree from Dunwoody College of Technology with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology. A love of design, fabrication and technology led to positions in a variety of industries – including special effects for television, toy design, 3D printing and product design. After serving as the Mechanical Prototyping Lead at Continuum, a global innovation and design consultancy (www.continuuminnovation.com), he turned to the field of education – where he served as a Technical Instructor at MIT for several years, mentoring students in the practical application of new technology and the process of iterative prototype development. He lives in Natick Massachusetts with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter Music: Lofi Chill by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-140858/

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 Zane. Bio: Zane is currently a Music Education major here at UNT, playing saxophone. He specializes in audio visual work here at the Spark, but also has history with hands on woodworking and various other making skills. His favorite album is Glow Pt 2. by the Microphones and favorite movie is La La Land. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman

Title - Ignite - Sewing and Textiles Hosted by Tori Perez Description :Welcome to Ignite. The show that will ignite your spark and give you information that you need for this small spark to become the flame of passion for whatever field you want to be a part of. In this episode we have Tori giving you all the details you need for the realm of Sewing and Textiles. She also gives you the information that you would need if you are interested in getting started. Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/ Host: Tori Perez Editor: Jerry Johnson Producers: Vic Lozano, Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman

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. Description: Catapult Lakeland is a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center located in the heart of Lakeland, Florida. It is a place for all of those that are innovators, learners, visionaries and so much more. Some of the goals of Catapult Lakeland is to increase the viability of startups in lakeland, providing value-added educational opportunities, and much much more. Brett, who was originally brought on board for consulting, is now the head supervisor over the Catapult makerspace. As a child, he has always had a knack for making, from taking his toys apart as a child to working as a welder and diesel mechanic in college while earning his degree in financing. He has always had that spark within him to make. This makes him feel right at home surrounded by all these brilliant minds that are always willing to help. Music: Lofi Chill By FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-140858/ Hosted By Jerry Johnson Audio Production by Jerry Johnson Producers: 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 Vivek. Bio:  Hey there, I am Vivek Kurapati an Electrical Engineering major currently in my junior year at UNT. As a maker at The Spark I train patrons on 3D printing, photography, Cricut, soldering and laser cutting. Music : Lo-fi Chillhop Beat Background Music by Music Unlimited Lo-Fi Chillhop Beat Background Music | Royalty Free Music - Pixabay Editor : Abbi Luton Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: 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 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

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 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