World Maker Faire New York 2014: 2 Week Countdown!

[Phil]

<Sigh> - not quite yet rich and free enough to hop on a flight for this…

Phil M1GWZ


On 11 Sep 2014, at 03:40, Richard Barth wrote:

> See also: http://makerfairesilverspring.com
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>> September 10, 2014
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>> World Maker Faire New York 2014: 2 Week Countdown!
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>> World Maker Faire New York 2014 is right around the corner! We're putting the finishing touches on everything to ensure you have an amazing experience learning all about making at the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.
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>> We just announced the Program & Speaker Schedule for the Faire and wanted to be sure you had all the details to help plan your time at the event. This year’s program, with over 200 presentations, panels, and workshops, covers a wide variety of topics for all ages, interests, and skill levels. Here's a small sampling of the innovators and experts you'll have access to at World Maker Faire:
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>> • Dean Kamen, entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of FIRST, will give his insights on the future and importance of the maker movement.
>> • Niki Werkheiser, NASA’s ‘3D Printing in Zero-G’ Project Manager, will share the ways in which 3D printing affects space exploration and why it’s so important to the future of sustainable human exploration of the universe.
>> • Herbert Deutsch, musician, educator, and co-creator of the Moog synthesizer, will share stories about creating the Moog as well as give a performance.
>> • Peter Hirshberg, entrepreneur and cutting-edge marketer, will enlighten attendees about how maker culture is changing cities big and small.
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>> The full schedule of sessions and speakers can be found at http://makerfaire.com/new-york-2014/schedule/.
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>> Don't have your tickets yet?? Be sure to get them before you get to the Faire—save yourself time in line and some money! We can't wait too see you there!
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>> World Maker Faire New York 2014
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New York Hall of Science, Queens, NY

>> Saturday, September 20  •  10 am – 7 pm


>> Sunday, September 21    •  10 am – 6“ 6 pm
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>> Program Guide—Download It Now!
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>> Start planning your time at World Maker Faire by downloading the just-released Program Guide! The Guide provides an overview of each area of the event so that you can find all of the makers and projects you're interested in seeing. From space exploration, electronics and robotics, wearables, and 3D printing to making in the classroom, creating makerspaces, citizen science, and so much in between, you'll find it at the Faire. (And don't forget you can find all of the makers here to help get that short list going of who to visit.)
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>> Arrive in Style to World Maker Faire with Uber!
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>> We're thrilled to partner with Uber to provide new Uber users a free ride (up to $30) to or from World Maker Faire. Here's how to get your ride:
>> Download Uber's free iPhone/Android/Blackberry 7 app and set up your account using promo code WMF30. (Or go to https://get.uber.com/go/WMF30.)  
>> Request a pickup 5-15 minutes before you need one. $30 will be applied towards your first ride on uberX, UberBLACK, or UberSUV (excluding uberT). 
>> No cash needed—your credit card is billed directly for the tripp and tip! 
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>> Questions? Check out uber.com/nyc or email supportNY at uber.com.
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>> Maker Faire Traveler Program—Sign Up Today!
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>> Maker Corps at Maker Faire has a new name: Maker Faire Traveler Program. And we need you! It's more than just volunteering—it is contribuuting at a higher level in exchange for knowledge. You provide the love for the Maker Movement and Maker Faire. We’ll provide the opportunity and platform to enhance your skills. And there are some perks! You'll get a Maker Traveler t-shirt, a day pass to World Maker Faire, tons of great experience, and more! Learn how you can travel throughout the Maker Movement, get behind-the-scenes experience, and help make the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth happen! Sign up today here.
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>> MakerCon: September 17 & 18 at NYSCI
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>> Coming to New York just ahead of World Maker Faire is MakerCon, a 2-day conference created by makers for makers. Speakers included Yancey Strickler, CEO of Kickstarter: Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino; and James Adams, Director of Hardware at Raspberry Pi Foundation. Check out the full line-up and reserve your spot at MakerCon. Use the code 'WMFNY14' and save 15%!
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>> Forward this newsletter to a friend and invite them to join you at World Maker Faire New York 2014! We look forward to seeing you there —
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