Today on Millin' About, Forrest and Kacey chat with Asher, a MILL student employee and a young maker who specializes in 3D printing.

Linn-Benton Community College student, Collin Butrlakorn, is back with the second episode of LB Sportscast with guest speaker, Grace Boeder.    Broadcasted from The MILL Makerspace's A/V Lab.  If you'd like to record your podcast in the MILL reach out to MILL@linnbenton.edu.

Welcome Linn-Benton Community College student Collin Butrlakorn to the world of podcasting! This is the premiere episode of The LB SportsCast where host, Collin, will sit down with LBCC student-athletes and talk about their experience on the court, in training, and in the classroom.   Recorded right here in The MILL's A/V Lab. If you need a space to record a podcast of your own visit www.midvalleystem.org/mill.   Look out for more episodes of the LB SportsCast, coming soon to a podcast player near you!    #Makerspace #sports

This week, Forrest and Kacey chatted about various challenges around working with students in a makerspace and how to empower students to create for inspiration rather than monetary success.    Additionally, Forrest and Kacey reflect on their favorite tools and materials of 2023.  (Sorry we forgot to make the wrap-up zine! But the idea is awesome, right!?)   Learn more about the MILL at https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/   Listen to the MILLin' About Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK   #makerspace #community #education #3dprinting

The Millin' About crew is back and this time with a special young maker as a guest.   In this episode, the crew talks about must-have starter tools, communication through creation, the benefits of using a Shaper Origin for CNC routing work, and the weird stuff growing in our fridge.    MILLin About playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=efaee1b1aa1d4375 Get involved with The MILL by visiting https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/   #Makerspace #CNC #polaroid #ShaperOrigin

The MILL crew discusses 3D printing supports, techniques, and solutions for printing complex and articulating projects. AI, makerspace organization, and The MILL playlist are also discussed in this episode.    MILLin About playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=efaee1b1aa1d4375   Get involved with The MILL by visiting https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/

Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome?    Creatives and makers often struggle with feeling inadequate or unproductive and the MILL crew is no different. Join us on this episode as Forrest, Kacey, and Austyn talk about their struggles as makers and how they persevere to continue creating.  Millin’ About playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=09f9229237984a6f&pt=7ed0c9845f97074a2201924b6e217e6a   Resources: Learn more about The MILL - https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome it - https://youtu.be/VHkfEoc-3mk?si=QF0SmMD3JIVm96kY Women Of Color Share Their Imposter Syndrome Stories - https://youtu.be/-aqOX9ir9-s?si=xufx3YbPnO3oGrju

The team is back and talking about printing. The MILL makerspace is home to various types of printing technology, we're going to dive into 3D printing and what The MILL is currently printing.  Later, Kacey visits QSL Printing Communications, a large-scale printing facility in Springfield, Oregon to talk with Joshua Rodriguez and find out what it's like to work as a printing professional.     To learn more about The MILL visit www.midvalleystem.org/mill

Are you a crafty creator, a tenacious tinkerer, or massively into making?    Join Forrest, Austyn, and Kacey, three makers to talk about hands-on projects, tools, and equipment, and maybe learn something along the way.  This show is about project-based learning, collaboration, and honing your creative skills to make cool stuff with your own two hands.    A show by the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub.

Women in Science Night is the second panel discussion in a series of Women in STEAM Night events. Hosted by Dr. Ramycia McGhee, this panel featured oceanographer Jennifer Wong-Ala, and chemists Ommidala Pattawong and Carol Wood. Tune in to learn about their experiences in the industry and hear their takes on hot topics like how STEM can help climate change and how their areas of expertise advance society. This is a production of the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub, find us at www.midvalleystem.org.

In our second installment of the Maker Lunch and Learn series, Jo Ann Yonemura talks about her paper engineering techniques when creating unique and hand-made greeting cards that move and transform.    Visit us at www.midvalleystem.org Want to watch? View this presentation on YouTube https://youtu.be/9OyQBrly9bk

Join us as LBCC's Associate Dean Franklin Roberts and guests talk about the art and science of resin 3D printing to create figurines for tabletop games like D&D.    Visit us at www.midvalleystem.edu

The first installment of our Women in STEAM Night events at the MILL makerspace.  Hosted by Jennifer Kessel. Panelists include Sisi Virasak (computer science), Erin Hyde (coding), and Corey Cowles (robotics).    Find more from us at www.midvalleystem.org