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The maker movement generated the recent increase in innovation spaces such as a makerspace. Student makers at UNT explore various topics surrounding making, the Maker Mindset, and the Maker movement. We have a few series that focus on a range of topics from how various spaces developed their unique makerspace/fablab/techgym/design studio/etc. to meeting our makers to a series on specific technologies that are either in our makerspace or new in the maker community. Join us for a journey into the maker minds and spaces that inspire us.

  1. 11/24/2025

    Ignite with Steven featuring the 2025 spark fashion show

    Welcome to a new episode of the mind. Spark podcast now featuring video! This episode of ignite is special. Featuring behind scenes coverage of our end of semester project. The spark 2025 fashion show! Hear from our makers about their pieces that they have made and their journey in creating them.   Guests: The spark team   Videographer: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Steven Sparkman   Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan   Music Attributes: Intro Music: Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 [Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Outro music: Music by Steven Sparkman

    19 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Title: Maker Life Stories-APL Innovate Digital Makerspace in the Austin Public Library System

    In this episode of Maker Life Stories we talk to Will Harlan from APL Innovate. We talk about the history of the APL Innovate Digital Makerspace, the challenges of running a digital makerspace, and exciting special projects geared towards those with low visibility.   Guest: Will Harlan   Editor: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Dax Laber   Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan   Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    47 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    What's Your Spark: Kelsey

    Welcome to another episode of What’s your Spark? In this episode, we interviewed one of our newest hires, Kelsey. Join us in hearing about Kelsey’s experience in making and her passions in film and game development. As well as our usual line of funny questions that help us get to know our new team members. Host: Steven Sparkman Guest: Kelsey Mwenebatu Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music Attributes:Intro Music: Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 [Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Outro music: Music by Steven Sparkman

    26 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Maker Life Stories-Moody Makerspace at Baylor University

    In this episode of Maker Life Stories we talk to Brett Harper from Baylor's Moody Makerspace. We talk about the history of the Moody Makerspace, the application of maker space technologies for academics as well as personal projects, and the future of their space.   Guest: Brett Harper   Editor: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Dax Laber   Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan   Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    54 min

  5. 10/10/2025

    Ignite — 3D Printing

    In this episode of Ignite, Austin explains how 3D printing works at Spark. Learn about all the possibilities of 3D printing as Austin gives a comprehensive rundown of everything you need to know.   Guest: Austin Matthew Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    5 min

  6. 10/03/2025

    Austin, what’s your spark?

    Description:   In this episode of What's your Spark? get to know Austin, one of our new makers. In addition to favorite snacks and inspirations, we talk about what creativity means to him as well as what drives him to be a maker.   Guest: Austin Matthew Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    12 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    Maker Life Stories — Farmer's Branch Library

    On this episode of Maker Life Stories we're joined by Rachel from the Innovation Zone at Farmer's Branch Library. The Innovation zone is a relatively new Makerspace open to thew public with many exciting events and machines to experience. We discuss the resources available at the Farmer's Branch makerspace as well as the importance of having a place to practice new skills.    Host: Alexis Guest: Rachel Asselta Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    18 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    Ignite — Short Film Making

    On this episode of ignite one of our audio-visual specialists, Anthony, details how anyone can make their very own short film while avoiding some of the common pitfalls filmmakers seem to encounter.   Guest: Anthony Grosse Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

    14 min
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The maker movement generated the recent increase in innovation spaces such as a makerspace. Student makers at UNT explore various topics surrounding making, the Maker Mindset, and the Maker movement. We have a few series that focus on a range of topics from how various spaces developed their unique makerspace/fablab/techgym/design studio/etc. to meeting our makers to a series on specific technologies that are either in our makerspace or new in the maker community. Join us for a journey into the maker minds and spaces that inspire us.

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  • Creator
    UNT Spark Makerspace
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UNT Spark Makerspace
  • Show Website
    UNT MindSpark