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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/

Ignite, is a series from the UNTMindSpark Podcast team focused on enlightening the audience with information from pre-career, mid-career, and post-career industry specialists to get a well-rounded idea of how to be success in a given industry. We will explore how to pull together education and experience to be well prepared for a career in the field. Description: Hello and welcome back to Ignite! Today's host Jerry will be telling you all about his expertise in Audio production. This will give you almost all the info you would need to get started in this field. Please enjoy! Host - Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Editor - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Steven Sparkman Music: Embrace by ItsWatR On PixaBay https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-embrace-12278/

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

Description: Hello and welcome to the second part of a 2 parter this time focusing on the world of Voice Acting. If you haven't watched the first of this series, we highly recommend that so you can jump right in with no issue. So join Jerry and learn all about the world of voice acting   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Joe Jordan, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coverless book (Lofi) by AmbientAUDIOVISION on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coverless-book-lofi-186307/

Description: Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? This episode we will be joined by Patrick, another recent addition to the team as a whole. Patrick is double majoring in Material Science and Japanese. Learn this and a whole lot more in this episode of What's your Spark?   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman   Music: Playa del Sol - latin lofi by xethrocc https://pixabay.com/music/afrobeat-playa-del-sol-latin-lofi-160149/

Description:  Welcome to another Episode of Maker Life Stories. Joining us are Aaron and Tim from the DIYCave, over in Bend, Oregon. Learn all about how this makerspace got founded, have a great few laughs, and learn some sage advice from two of the players in the game. All of that and more are in store in this episode of Maker Life Stories.   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lofi Orchestra by xethrocc https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-orchestra-162306/

Description: Welcome to Ignite, the show that is all about creating that spark to ignite that passion that we all have in us. In this episode we have Jerry in a special two parter talking about the intricacies of Voice over and how to get started in this line of work. Learn about different mics and different techniques that you'll need for this line of work.   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Avenue (LoFi) by Xethrocc https://pixabay.com/music/beats-avenue-lofi-154343/

Description: Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? This episode we are joined by one of our fantastic makers Emma. Emma is a relatively new addition to our team and is a talented graphic designer. You'll learn this and so much more during this episode of, what's your Spark?   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman   Music: Ciudades (lo-fi music ) - Produced by Taffy' Rhythm https://pixabay.com/music/beats-ciudades-lo-fi-music-produced-by-taffyx27-rhythm-198728/

Hello and welcome to another episode of “Ignite.” This week we will be joined by Jerry, a DIY-er in his own right as he tells us all about his past experiences with working with tools, as well as some of his current projects. He’ll also give you the run down of where to use tools and how to use them safely and efficiently.   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez and Steven Sparkman Music : Once In Paris by Pumpupthemind on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-once-in-paris-168895/

Hello and welcome to another “What’s your Spark?” This week we are doing a flash from our recent past with Grant. While we have had Grant on the podcast before, definitely not with this great of audio quality. Let’s have a chat with our now Team Lead and learn about him all over once again.   Host : Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes(Lo-fi/chillhop) By 23843807 on PixaBay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sunset-vibes-lo-fichillhop-9503/

Welcome back to another episode of maker Life Stories. Joining us will be 3 fantastic members of the Fat Cat Fab Lab over in Greenwich, New York. Today we’ll learn what all this space has to offer for those in the New York area as well as get insight from our 3 guests. There are also some tidbits about the history of the location and some of the projects that have been/are being worked on as we speak. We are happy to be able to showcase this makerspace and all the cool things that they have going on. Host : Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music : Spirit Blossom by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-spirit-blossom-15285/

Welcome back to another episode of Ignite. Joining us today, we have Grant, one of our leads and SS3s here at the Spark makerspace. Grant is going to let us into the world of 3d modeling using his favorite software Shaper3D. He’s also going to tell us more about some of the projects he’s used this software for as well as some advice for those that want to get into 3d modeling like Grant. Host: Grant Guedry Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Breeze - Soothing Lo-fi music 78BPM by Migarajay on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-breeze-soothing-lo-fi-music-78bpm-13596/

Welcome back to another episode of what’s your Spark! This episode we will be joined by Spencer. One of our newly appointed SS3s here at the spark. We’ll learn about Spencer’s background in game design as well as what he aspires to do in the future. Also learn with some of Spencer’s quite insightful takes and philosophies.   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Chillhop Beat "Thousand Miles" by Music_Unlimited on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-chillhop-beat-quotthousand-milesquot-113254/

For this episode of Maker Life Stories, we will be joined by the fantastic folks over at The Forge. Join us in order to learn more about this fantastic makerspace located in the North Branch Library and all of the services that they offer to all those in the Denton area.   Host - Jerry Johnson Editor - Zane Crider and Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music - Lofi Chill (Medium Version) By BoDleasons on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-medium-version-159456/

For this episode of Ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Zane Crider. With his extensive history dealing with not only music, but also music production, Zane will give you some of the advice that he’s learned throughout his years. As well as, some recommendations for those that want to get into this field.   Host: Zane Crider Editor - Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, and Steven Sparkman Music - Sunset Vibes (Lo-Fi/Chillhop) By 23843807 on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sunset-vibes-lo-fichillhop-9503/

Description: During this episode of What's your Spark, we are joined by Jason, A computer science major here at UNT. He hopes to get into a master's program focusing on AI. So, join us, and learn all of this and more in this month's episode.   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman   Music: LoFi Study by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-study-112191/

This month on Maker Life Stories, we are joined by 3 individuals from CATalyst Studios over from the University of Arizona. It was an absolute pleasure having them on the podcast to tell of how things are run over there along with all of their personal experiences or running a makerspace as well as the unique challenges, they have to overcome. Some of the equipment they offer is 3D printing, crafting supplies, sound equipment, laser cutters, and much much more. They also have access to sound rooms, and a full green screen room as well. Learn more at their website : https://lib.arizona.edu/catalyst   Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lost Ambient Lofi 60s by Lesfm on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lost-ambient-lofi-60s-10821/

This month for Ignite, we have one of our fantastic makers Dax on to tell us all about the creative applications of 3D modeling and how to get into them. Dax specifically has a fair amount of experience in Blender, A free 3d modeling software, that he will tell you all about.   Host : Dax Laber Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Once In Paris, by Pumpupthemind on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-once-in-paris-168895/

For this month on What’s your Spark, we have Vic interviewing one of our makers, Sierra. Sierra is a Graphic design major here at UNT. You’ll learn that and a whole lot more during this week’s episode.   Host : Vic Lozano Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/

In this episode of Ignite, we have Rae Flores, our illustration specialist. She will go into detail about how she fell in love with art from a young age and how she has grown into the career path. She will also give all of those that are interested in starting in the field a good direction in order to achieve their goals through both software and hardware means.   Host: Rae Flores Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Chill Lofi Song by VirtuoSound on Pixabay Chill Lofi Song | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay