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Maker Faire Comes to NYC

Oct. 7, 2016

Once a year, Makers descend on the New York Hall of Science for this epic show-and-tell.

Claiming to be the world’s greatest show –and-tell, Maker Faire shows off science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) at the New York Hall of Science (nysci) in Queens, N.Y. In the last 10 years, Maker Faire has become an international sensation. Passionate people gather together to tinker, educate, and play while science and art combine into an event where you just don’t know what you might run into. Machine Design was there to talk to some of the founders, and Makers that attend this high-energy, high-STEAM event.

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Jeff Kerns | Technology Editor

Studying mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), he worked in the Polymer Research Lab. Utilizing RIT’s co-op program Jeff worked for two aerospace companies focusing on drafting, quality, and manufacturing for aerospace fasteners and metallurgy. He also studied abroad living in Dubrovnik, Croatia. After college, he became a commissioning engineer, traveling the world working on precision rotary equipment. Then he attended a few masters courses at the local college, and helped an automation company build equipment.

Growing up in Lancaster County, PA he always liked to tinker, build, and invent. He is ecstatic to be at Machine Design Magazine in New York City and looks forward to producing valuable information in the mechanical industry.

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