I’ve been working on the USQ Biology 2 team over the past few weeks and have discovered a new favourite hobby – the humble dissecting microscope. Here’s a few choice …
3D Modelling, Scanning and Printing with Year 6
I’ve been trialling a 5 week program with the wonderful, energetic year 6 students from Kimberley Park State School over the past few weeks. The students learnt the basics of …
The Future is in Good Hands
I’m delighted to be featured in the ‘Future is in Good Hands’ blog, here.
GovHack Makernode 2016
This year the Brisbane Hackerspace stepped forward as Makernode for the national GovHack event. GovHack is a traditional hackathon style event, where participants are given a weekend to use open government …
3D Printing and Science in Schools
Recently I’ve been working with the Wonder of Science program to travel to rural schools, speak about research, science and 3D printing. My career in the sciences was heavily influenced …
Pint of Science Tech Me Out Adventures
This year I’m on the team to organise the Pint of Science Brisbane technology-themed events. The events invite researchers to speak more casually about their work in the pub, over …
Woodworking – An Unexpected Journey
Working with timber is something I never expected myself to get into. Volunteering at HSBNE opened my eyes and mind to the possibilities of many things, but woodworking had not …
Innovation and Hackerspaces
The process of innovation is currently being re-defined by the grassroots maker movement. Many community groups termed ‘Hackerspaces’, ‘Makerspaces’ or ‘Fab labs’ are taking it upon themselves to provide tools, …
Review: Apocalypse Chow
After seeing the Soylent project last year, I’ve always admired the idea behind powdered foods: All you’d ever nutritionally need, without missing anything or going over your dietary intake. Such …
2D Printing
I turned my 3D printer into Mr. Squiggle while my hot end was waiting on parts. Results were interesting. I just clamped a pen to the J-carriage. Pretty simple. …