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UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories – UNT Comic Book ClubJoin us on another exciting episode of Maker Life Stories as we are joined by out new host, Alexis, who will be interviewing the UNT Comic book club. Come learn about the founding of the club and the dedicated members of the club. Also learn about a book that the UNT Comic book club are publishing. All of this and more in this latest episode of Maker Life Stories.Host: Alexis TrumanGuest: Emily Dickenson, Sam MillerEditor: Zane CriderProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive producers: Judy Hunter...2025-05-0732 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite – Mix Media FilmmakingJoin us on another episode of Ignite. This episode’s topic is that of mixed media filmmaking. This topic is one that our host, Alexis, is very passionate about. Listen as she goes into detail of how she first got started and how she’s been improving her craft over the years. Learn all that and more in this episode of Ignite.Host: Alexis TrumanGuest: Alexis TrumanEditor: RaeLynn DominquezProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe JordanMu...2025-04-1807 min

UNT MindSparkAlexis, what’s your spark?Come and Join us on another episode of What’s your Spark? Joining us for this episode will be the extremely talented Alexis. She is one of our makers in the makerspace and is pursuing a degree in film. She has a passion for making and creating, from skit to stop motion animation. Learn about all of this and more during this episode of What’s your Spark? Host: Jerry JohnsonGuest: Alexis TrumanEditor: Alexis TrumanProducer: Alexis TrumanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez...2025-04-1210 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories - Texas Women's UniversityMaker Life Stories - Texas Women's University Description: Welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. For this episode we will be joined by Nicholas from the Texas Women’s University Makerspace. During this interview, we get to learn about all the interesting projects and technologies that the space offers for all TWU students. We also get to learn about Nicholas and how they got started as a maker and their passion behind the work they do. Learn all of this and more during this episode of Maker Life Stor...2025-03-2828 min

UNT MindSparkElijah, What's your Spark?Welcome to another episode of what’s your spark. For this episode we will be interviewing one of our fantastic makers, Elijah. Join us to learn about his perspective of a whole host of questions, from how he deals with imposter syndrome as well as some questions to learn more about him as a whole, like if he had to survive on one meal what would it be. Learn all of this and more in this episode of What’s your spark? Host: Jerry JohnsonGuest: Elijah WardEditor: Jerry...2025-03-2141 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - ModdingModding is a culture of taking objects that you own and making adjustments or modifications (mods), whether it be hardware or software, to make them function better for you. In this episode of ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Elijah, who has a background in doing modifications for fun, especially on old iPod. He’ll tell you about how he got started, what made him interested, and more in this episode of Ignite. Host: Elijah WardEditor: Jerry JohnsonProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive producers: Jud...2025-03-0707 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Screen WritingDescription: Join us with RaeLynn Dominguez, Vice president of the Women in Cinema Club, as she tells us her story and inspirations of screen writing. Learn from their perspective on how to improve and create great pieces of writing that could one day end up on the big screen. You'll also learn some of their struggles with writing and how to overcome those. Thank you for joining us for another info-packed ignite. Host: RaeLynn Dominguez Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Ja...2025-02-2116 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories - James Thurman from Denton Maker Center Description: Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories and joining us today is James Thurman from the Denton Maker Center. James is a professor here at UNT who specializes in metal smithing and jewelry. He and his wife wanted to start a space for all of those looking into learning the creative fields and becoming makers. Denton Maker Center was doing a soft open, but officially had their grand opening on January 25th. Learn more about the man behind the space and more in this new episode. Host: J...2025-02-1418 min

UNT MindSparkSpark Spotlight - John NyeDescription: Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new series for the UNT Mindspark podcast called Spark Spotlight. This show is an opportunity for makers around UNT that use the Spark Makerspace to come in and tell us all about the projects that they've made. For our very first episode, We are joined by John Nye, a student here at UNT that used the space to create a replica of the Mahoraga wheel from Jujustu Kaisen. Learn how he made this and all of the steps he took during the first episode of this exciting new series.2025-02-0710 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories - Devin Kraft from Cheshire Cat Art Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. Joining us today is Devin Kraft, who is a prolific artist with years of experience in the industry. In this episode, we learn about how Devin got started into this field of work and how he has formed his craft to what he does today. We also learn about Devin's time in Japan and his time working inside the manga industry for a year. Hosts: Jerry Johnson and Alexis Truman Guest: Devon Kraft https://www.cheshirecatart.com/ Editor: Jerry J...2024-11-2243 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Photography Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Ignite. Today's host is an extremely talented member of our team, Jacky Cunningham. Jacky will be going extremely in-depth into the behemoth of a world that is photography. Learn everything you need to know about photography and more during this extra long Ignite. Host: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music: Lofi Song - Backyard by Lofium on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/mu...2024-11-1522 min

UNT MindSparkJacky, What's your spark? Hello and welcome to yet another What’s your Spark? During this episode, we will be introduced to one of our newer makers Jacky. They are a first generation New media arts major with a passion for photography and a drive that could set anyone’s inspiration into overdrive. Learn all this and more during this “What’s your spark?”! Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Ch...2024-11-0822 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories - Lacey Makerspace Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. This week we are joined by Emily Crawford from the Lacey Makerspace on the Saint Martins’ University campus. Join us in learning all of what they offer as well as a bit of the history behind the makerspace as well. Host: Jerry Johnson Guest : Emily Crawford Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lofi Beat by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/mus...2024-10-1933 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Voice Acting 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 P...2024-10-1104 min

UNT MindSparkPatrick, What's your Spark?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/...2024-10-0414 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories -DIYCaveDescription: 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 Or...2024-09-201h 04

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Voice OverDescription: 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 2024-09-1310 min

UNT MindSparkEmma, What's your Spark? 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.co...2024-09-0619 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite –Tools and DIY 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...2024-04-1311 min

UNT MindSparkWhat’s your Spark – Grant 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://p...2024-04-0626 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories- Fat Cat Fab LabWelcome 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. ...2024-03-2242 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite – 3D ModelingWelcome 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...2024-03-1511 min

UNT MindSparkWhat’s your Spark – SpencerWelcome 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_Unl...2024-03-0810 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: The ForgeFor 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 P...2024-02-2322 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Music Production Hosted by Zane Crider 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/Chi...2024-02-1610 min

UNT MindSparkJason, What's Your Spark?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/ 2024-02-0913 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories - CATalyst StudiosThis 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...2023-11-1745 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite - Creative 3D ModelingThis 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/ 2023-11-1020 min

UNT MindSparkSierra, What's your spark?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/ 2023-11-0316 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite: IllustrationIn 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 2023-10-2707 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation @ UC BerkleyIn this episode of Maker Life Stories, we have had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Joey Gottbrath from the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation, located at UC Berkley. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation is UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary hub for learning and making at the intersection of design and technology. They see design and technological innovation as integrally linked: innovation opens possibilities and extends the reach of design, while design links new technologies with human experiences and ensures that innovation truly benefits people and communities. Bringing together technical depth, design methodology, and a focus on societal impact, they...2023-10-2033 min

UNT MindSparkNoah, What's Your Spark?In this episode of What’s your Spark, I had the absolute please of meeting with Noah, one of the fine members of our team. Noah is a computer science major and has had several opportunities working with highly prestigious companies through a series of internships. Today we’ll be able to delve in and see what Noah is all about. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes (Lo-fi/chillhop) By 23843807 on Pix...2023-10-1312 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: EPICMakerspaces 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 ap...2023-09-2650 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite: Audio Production 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...2023-09-1905 min

UNT MindSparkZane, What's Your Spark?In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Zane. Bio: Zane is currently a Music Education major here at UNT, playing saxophone. He specializes in audio visual work here at the Spark, but also has history with hands on woodworking and various other making skills. His favorite album is Glow Pt 2. by the Microphones and favorite movie is La La Land. ...2023-09-1221 min

UNT MindSparkWelcome to the 2023-2024 UNT MindSpark Podcast Description: Hello Everyone and Welcome back to the UNT Mindspark podcast. We are very excited to be back with a whole host of fresh new faces and of brand new topics to pursue. We hope that you will join us all very soon. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers : Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chill Out By RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/ 2023-09-0800 min

UNT MindSpark2022-2023 UNT MindSpark Podcast Wrap Up It's been a wild year full of new experiences both inside the makerspace and outside. So it is with a great pleasure the we present the 2022-2023 UNT Mindspark wrap up. Join us as we move our way through this past year and experience some of the things that we have talked about with our many guests on the show. This will be the last UNT Mindspark podcast until September of this year (2023), however, we will be coming back better than ever, with a lot of the same but potentially some new stuff. I hope to see you all...2023-06-1515 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite: Textiles and Sewing with Tori Title - Ignite - Sewing and Textiles Hosted by Tori Perez Description :Welcome to Ignite. The show that will ignite your spark and give you information that you need for this small spark to become the flame of passion for whatever field you want to be a part of. In this episode we have Tori giving you all the details you need for the realm of Sewing and Textiles. She also gives you the information that you would need if you are interested in getting started. Music: Coffee Chillout...2023-05-0805 min

UNT MindSparkJaden, What's Your Spark? Title: Jaden, What's your spark? Description: Hello, my name is Jaden Oldham. I am majoring in a Bachelors of Arts in Music and I play the trumpet. I have been working at the Spark for about 5 months now; it’s a great job! One of my favorite things to do at the Spark is 3D printing, designing something then seeing it person is always really cool. Lastly, I really enjoy getting to collaborate with my coworkers and share ideas. Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson ...2023-05-0116 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: CatapultIn 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. Description: Catapult Lakeland is a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center located in the heart of Lakeland, Florida. It is a place for all of those that are innovators, learners, visionaries and so much more. Some of the goals of Catapult Lakeland is to increase the viability of startups in lakeland, providing value-added educational opportunities, and much much more. 2023-04-1535 min

UNT MindSparkIgnite: Media Production Description : Ignite, is a new 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. Welcome to the first episode of Ignite, a show that will ignite your spark and give you the information you need for this spark to become the flame of passion for whatever field you’re interested in...2023-04-0811 min

UNT MindSparkVivek, What's Your SparkIn this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Vivek. Bio: Hey there, I am Vivek Kurapati an Electrical Engineering major currently in my junior year at UNT. As a maker at The Spark I train patrons on 3D printing, photography, Cricut, soldering and laser cutting. Music : Lo-fi Chillhop Beat Background Music by Music Unlimited Lo-Fi Chillhop Beat Background Music | R...2023-03-0223 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: Texas Tech MakerspaceIn 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 Texas Tech University Library offers a newly-expanded Makerspace with 3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting, textiling, and other maker technology in an area available to all students, faculty, and staff. Their mission is to provide excellent service in helping you develop your ideas and bring them to life. Guest: Ryan Cassidy is the Innovative Technologies Librarian at the...2023-02-1546 min

UNT MindSparkVic, What's Your SparkIn this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Vic! Hey! My name is Vic Lozano. I am finishing up my second to last semester at UNT. I am majoring in media arts and minoring in photography. I have been with the Spark for about six months now and have really enjoyed learning all the ins and outs of the Spark, I...2023-02-0115 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: SubZeroSubZero is a heavyweight robot that battles in the Battle Bots league. Team XD runs that but and they join us o this episode to talk about how they got into the sport and making of the bots. https://www.facebook.com/SubZeroBattleBot https://teamxd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4aV6KxRZz0 2022-12-1540 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: Hack.RVAIn 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. Hack.RVA is located in Richmond, Virginia. Hack.RVA is a nonprofit makerspace that is entirely run by members of its community. They have a very welcoming community for all that want to learn and use the equipment while also sharing in that comradery as a group of makers. Guest: Peter Warasila is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with...2022-11-1556 min

UNT MindSparkJaden, What's Your Spark?In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Jaden! Hello, my name is Jaden Oldham. I am majoring in a Bachelors of Arts in Music and I play the trumpet. I have been working at the Spark for about 5 months now; it’s a great job! One of my favorite things to do at the Spark is 3D printing, designing something th...2022-11-0117 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: WorkbenchIn 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...2022-10-1537 min

UNT MindSparkGrant, What's your Spark?In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hello, my name is Grant Guedry and I am one of the makers at The Spark. I'm a junior Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Biology and Mathematics. At The Spark, I specialize in 3D printing and physical making such as woodworking, etc. I love to design in CAD...2022-10-0122 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories The HIVEKristin Dye, The Hive at the Lewisville Public Library 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 Hive, Lewisville Public Library's makerspace, is home to innovation and creativity. The Hive features two 3D printers, a laser cutter, a Carvey CNC milling machine, sewing machines, an embroidery machine, design software, and more. A collaboration space is also included in The Hive, featuring mobile tables, chairs, and whiteboard...2022-09-151h 17

UNT MindSparkAbbi, What's your Spark?In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hi! My name is Abbi Luton. I am a Mechanical Engineering Technology major and am planning to earn a minor in French. I just started working at the Spark Service Desk about a month ago, but I am being trained on equipment in the Spark Makerspace. I am quite the...2022-09-0123 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: ThinkBoxIn this episode, our guest if from the Sears Think[Box] at Case Western University, the largest open-access innovation center and makerspace in the United States. With design and ideation resources, prototyping and fabrication equipment, business and legal expertise and more, Sears think[box] is the ideal place to pursue your passions or even launch a startup. Learn more about Think[Box] here. Guest: Raymond "Ray" Krajci is the Operations Engineer for Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University. He worked at think[box] as a student, but he loved his job so much he's still th...2022-08-1548 min

UNT MindSparkLiberty, What's Your Spark?In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Liberty.... Guest Bio: Hey there! My name is Liberty Walker. I am about to start my third year at UNT, majoring in Linguistics and Japanese. I am a somewhat new maker here, starting to learn about machines around the space. I already have the Cricut down, along with the Serger and a sewing...2022-08-0218 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: TCU Fab LabBrad Trussel, TCU Fab Lab 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 TCU Fab Lab is a digital fabrication laboratory located on the first floor of the TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library. The Fab Lab offers multiple 3D printers, a high definition 3D scanner, a large scale plotter, and a laser cutter/engraver. Additionally, the Fablab provides a number of other pieces of equipment for...2022-07-0158 min

UNT MindSparkAiden, What’s Your Spark?Guest Bio: Hello! My name is Aiden Pacheco. I just finished my third year here at UNT, majoring in Media Arts and minoring in New Media Arts. I'm currently one of the senior makers at The Spark and I specialize in our 3D printing services and teach multiple workshops on software such as Blender, SketchUp, the Adobe suite, and more. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Sound Production: Jake Jacobson Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez 2022-06-1423 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories University of Texas El Paso part 2This part 2 of the sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as an Enterprise Mc/Pc Support Specialist where he helps manage the...2022-04-081h 02

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: University of Texas El PasoThis one of 2 sessions with the energized, knowledgeable and maker minded individuals from the UTEP Makerspace. Hosted by: Madan Mohan, Spark Specialist 2022 Guests: George Molina George Molina is a Junior majoring in Computer Science studying at the University of Texas at El Paso with a specialization for video game development. His specialty is creating new experiences for students in game design, this includes Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He currently works at the University as an Enterprise Mc/Pc Support Specialist where he helps manage the GAIA...2022-03-1745 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: Dallas MakerspaceIn 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 Dallas Makerspace is a hugely successful 501(c)(3) non-profit shared community space. The community of artists, tinkerers, makers, and so forth that make up the members of the Dallas makerspace give it a unique fabric of resources and knowledge to attract and maintain membership. In this episode we have one of the lead volunteers that help keep the Dallas Makerspace operating...2021-09-2440 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: Oklahoma University: Tom Love Innovation HUBThe maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. In this podcast series, we will take a deep dive into the world of making and explore the inspiration, drawbacks and success stories of makerspaces in higher education and beyond. This episode we talk to the Fabrication Lab Director Brandt Smith with the Oklahoma University Tom Love Innovation HUB. Located in Norman, OK the OU Tom Love Innovation...2021-06-1143 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Life Stories: University of Texas at Arlington FabLabThe University of Texas at Arlington FabLab The maker movement has sparked a need for multidisciplinary centers of creativity across the globe. These creative centers -commonly called makerspaces, come to life with the cumulation of tools and resources that foster making through hands-on learning. Located in Arlington, Tx the UTA FabLab is a prime example of such creative hubs for students. Here, students can fabricate computer-aided designs (CAD) through 3D printing, cut and etch with CNC machines, work with textiles through sewing and embroidering, and so much more. The UTA FabLab is highlighted a...2021-05-1037 min

UNT MindSparkMaker Mindset Series: Making Across GenerationsJoin the MindSpark Podcast team on a journey to explore maker mindsets across generations. We’ll speak to a multigenerational family who instilled a tinkering, explorative approach to navigating the world and mindset in their home. In this episode our guest will talk about the ways creating and making have influenced them and their family. Guests: Raul Flores, Pamela Flores, Hanna Flores Raul Flores, Software Engineer, Artist, and Maker Pamela Flores, Travel Specialist University of North Texas, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Artist Hanna Flores: H...2021-04-2639 min

UNT MindSparkElectronic Music and MakingJoin The Spark Spring 2021 Co-hosts Cameron and Alondra to learn about the field of Electronic Music! Hosts: C. Driller: Hello! My name is Cameron. I’m a biochemistry and technical writing student at the University of North Texas and I’ve been a maker at the Spark since June of 2018. My expertise in the makerspace is based around 3D printing, sensors, and laser cutting. I enjoy listening to different kinds of music while I work, but most of my work playlists switch between types of electronic music and o...2021-04-0225 min

UNT MindSparkHackathons, more than security.In this episode, put together by a team a Makers and Specialists from The Spark makerspace at the University of North Texas Libraries, our hosts talk about Hackathons. Really delving in to 3 main questions: 1) What is a hackathon? 2) What happens at a hackathon? 3) Why would you want to participate in a hackathon? Hosts: Hanna Flores, Spark Maker and UNT Senior in Computer Science Tad Weerasignhe, Spark Maker and UNT Senior in Computer Science Arthur Sliter, Spark Specialists and UNT Sophomore in Mechanical Engineering...2021-03-2222 min

UNT MindSparkWelcome to UNT MindSpark Spring 2021Welcome to UNT MindSpark Spring 2021 is an episode to introduce UNT MindSpark, the approach for the Spring 2021 semester, topics our student host teams will be delving in to, as well as our goal for this podcast. We will explore some of the things that have changed in The Spark Makerspace at UNT and how we are approaching making through the pandemic. Host: JP Abah JP is UNT Student, Lead, Ambassador, and Maker. He has been working in the makerspace at UNT for over three years, with a passion for the maker movement and t...2021-01-2819 min

UNT MindSparkChanging of the Guards for UNT MindSparkPlease join the UNT Spark Makerspace as we bring you up to date with changes that happened between semesters and introduce to you the Fall 2020 team of hosts for UNT MindSpark Podcasts.2020-10-0707 min

UNT MindSparkHow Escape Rooms can Spark Creative & Imaginative Play Following from our previous weeks’ episode, we continue exploring the concept of creative play but this time through the prism of escape rooms. An escape room is a time-constrained real life adventure game that requires you to complete a mission and “escape”. Escape rooms can be a great creative outlet for both its makers and explorers. This week we are joined by Amanda and Yancey Yeargan; they are a husband and wife team who own and operate Quandary Escape Adventures with their partner Tim Sonnier. Sit tight because in this episode, we’ll be touching on topics like - wh...2020-08-0342 min

UNT MindSparkOur Makerspace’s role in Childhood LearningOur Makerspace’s role in Childhood Learning This week we are shifting gears a little bit from creative thinking to talk about our Summer programming class, we also talk about why The Spark Makerspace has embraced the vital work of exposing children to emerging technologies. The recurring topic in this episode is the concept of creative play as an important aspect of childhood development. Through creative play, children can further develop emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. Our discussion is with UNT’s Makerspace manager- Judy Hunter as well as UNT Alumni/ curriculum developer of The Spark summer prog...2020-07-0124 min

UNT MindSparkEmersive Learning through Virtual Reaity in a MakerspaceIn this episode Makerspace employees discuss the impact of virtual reality availability in a number of fields. Bringing design thinking in to the arts, and developing new mediums for art and learning. Host: JP Abah and Steven Sparkman Guest Speakers: Nick Carter, UNT New Media Arts Alum, The Spark (Factory) Makerspace Alum, a current SMU Graduate Game Design Student Cameron Driller, current UNT biochemistry student and Spark Maker 2020-06-1023 min

UNT MindSparkThe Power of Creation- Game DesignIn this episode we explore game design theory, using creativity to transfer ideas into a game. Host: JP Abah and Steven Sparkman Guest: Jeremy Kincaid Prosper ISD Teacher, Librarian, and Writer.2020-05-2115 min

UNT MindSparkMaker mindset: a new approach to the learning process!Co-hosts JP and Steven, discuss the Maker mindset and the similarities to design thinking and how making/tinkering empowers learners to try and celebrate failures as well as success and take away the knowledge gained through the process. Hosts: JP Abah, Steven Sparkman Guest Maker: Alicia Maldonado Guest: Robert Bettis, UNT Alum May '19 Media Arts degree, former Maker at The Factory and a Video professional with a focus on media production for digital platforms.2020-05-2134 min

UNT MindSparkMindSpark: The BeginningIn The Spark Makerspace's first podcast- we introduce making and the goal of our Makerspace podcast. The Spark Makerspace was formerly called The Factory officially transitioning now through the summer 2020. The goal of our podcast will be to talk about making, makerspaces, STEM, STEAM, Innovation, UNT Innovation and cutting edge technology for hobbies and careers of tomorrow! Host: JP Abah Guest: Judy Hunter 2020-04-0121 min