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whats the difference between a fablab and a tinkering space and a maker space?  I know MIT started the FabLab thing particularly around the bits to atoms philosophy, and is *explicitly* organized around the equipment.  Look at this FAQ, all about the equipment, nothing about the people.  Kind of shocking actually, in how far it diverges from the real world needs of these kinds of spaces in museums.

http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq/

Eric


On Sep 17, 2013, at 3:20 AM, Tom Sofer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> We can attest to this - currently have a FabLab under construction
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> Tom Sofer
> FabLab Project coordinator
> MadaTech, National Museum of Science and
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> On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 5:29 AM, Eli Kuslansky <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
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>> I think Tim Ritchie is doing design challenges at the Tech and a number of
>> centers are thinking more about putting in Fablabs instead of Maker's
>> spaces.
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>> On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Paul Siboroski <[log in to unmask]
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>>> Happy Friday,
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>>> I know there has been a lot of discussion on the pros and cons of
>>> Maker/Tinkering spaces recently.
>>> 
>>> A question:
>>> 
>>> Is anyone conducting paid programming (like a club or workshop requiring
>>> more expensive materials and in depth opportunities to build and create)
>> in
>>> their maker/tinkering spaces? If you have links to your offerings I would
>>> appreciate being able to review and see what other folks are doing.
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Paul Siboroski
>>> Exhibits Director
>>> Reuben H Fleet Science Center
>>> 619 685 5742
>>> 
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