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UNT Spark Makerspace

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. 1D AGO

    Maker Life Stories: Alex Heder

    Podcast Description: Hello listeners and viewers. Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Maker Life Stories. In this series we talk to experts in their field to find out about all the nuance in creative work that happens around us every day.  Join us today as we talk to Alex Heder, a professor in the UNT Theatre costuming department.   Guests: Alex Heder 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 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

    22 min

  2. FEB 27

    Ignite: Andrea

    Podcast Description: Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Ignite. In this series, we take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag!   If you'd like to follow along in making your own tote bag. We have included the pattern we are using in the description below. https://www.handmadiya.com/2019/10/farmers-market-tote-bag-tutorial.html This website also has many other beginner projects that you can use!   Guests: Andrea Walton 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 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

    36 min

  3. FEB 13

    What's your Spark: Emma

    Welcome to another episode of what's your Spark? Today we are talking to Emma, a graphics designer and print maker. This is Emma's last semester with us at the spark. We have interviewed Emma before two years ago around this time. Tune in to hear from Emma about what has changed in those two years.   Guests: Emma Ortiz Rojas 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 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

    1h 6m

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UNT Spark Makerspace
  • Show Website
    UNT MindSpark