The Fab Foundation

🚀 Meet Rodney Williams, Ed.D.: Driving Education and Social Impact through Fab Labs! 🌍✨ As Program Manager of Education and Outreach at Fab Foundation, Rodney Williams is on a mission to expand access to digital fabrication and STEM education worldwide. From launching new Fab Labs to supporting educators globally, his impact is shaping the future of hands-on learning and innovation. 📍 Highlights of Rodney’s Work: ✅ Opened two new full Fab Labs + a mobile Fab Lab in the US with Chevron’s support ✅ Led another successful year of the international Chevron Fab STEM Fellowship ✅ Trained 80+ educators in the US and Australia through Caterpillar Foundation partnerships ✅ Represented the Fab Foundation at events across Amsterdam, Bhutan, Mexico, Australia & the US Rodney’s dedication to bridging technology, education, and community impact makes him an invaluable force in the global Fab Lab Network. 🌱💡 #FabFoundation #FabLabs #STEMeducation #DigitalFabrication #EdTech #EducationInnovation #MakersMovement #SocialImpact

📢 Fab Month 2025 – Call for Proposals! 🌍✨ 🚀 Got a bold idea to share? Want to showcase your work to a global audience of 2,000+ makers, educators, and innovators? Fab Month 2025 is your stage! 🎤✨ Fab Month is back! This free, online event in April is a global platform to share the journey, impact, and innovations of the Fab Lab movement. As we celebrate 25 years of Fab Labs, let’s come together to discuss how we’re tackling local challenges and scaling global impact through technology and collaboration. 💡 5-Minute Talks | 1-Hour Thematic Sessions 🌱 Key Themes: ✅ Local Impact & Community-Driven Innovation – Real-world projects making a difference ♻️ Circular Making – Ethical & sustainable innovation 🤖 Emerging Technologies – AI, robotics, biofabrication, & more 🎓 Education in a Rapidly Changing World – Digital fabrication in schools & workforce training 🌏 Scaling Impact – Global collaboration & cross-border partnerships 🎙️ Want to present? Submit your proposal today! 📅 Deadline: March 17, 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d2JhtAmn Let’s push boundaries, share knowledge, and shape the future of making, education, and innovation together! 🌍💡✨ #FabMonth #FabLabNetwork #MakersUnite #TechForGood #DigitalFabrication #Innovation #OpenCall

🌟 Celebrating Community & Collaboration at the Fab Lab! ✨ One of the highlighted moments of our #EW25 journey was the super cool meetup hosted by Fab Lab Region Nuremberg eV - Makerspace and open workshop – a space where creativity and technology collide! 💡(ICYDK, follow The Fab Foundation to learn more about Fab Labs and find one near you via the Labs Map here https://lnkd.in/eAudN-W4) At Seeed Studio, community has been our heartbeat since day one. The needs, voices, and partnerships forged with innovators like you have been the core fuel of our mission to make technology accessible to all. A huge shoutout to the fantastic Fab Lab Region Nuremberg eV team for opening your doors and minds to us and for organizing this amazing meetup with us. Your passion for empowering creators is contagious! 🙌 And to everyone who joined the event: Thank you for sharing your bold ideas, showcasing game-changing projects, and sparking conversations that will undoubtedly ignite even cooler collaborations ahead. The future of open-source innovation is ignited by every sparkle in conversations like these! ✨ Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀 Curious about our next community event? Drop a comment or DM us – we’d love to hear from you. #community #opensource #openhardware #fablab #education #SeeedInEurope #innovation

🚀 Join the Fabricademy Bootcamp in Brussels! 🇧🇪✨ Are you ready for a week of hands-on learning in textile technologies, material innovation, and digital fabrication? The annual Fabricademy Bootcamp is your chance to explore, experiment, and connect with global experts in sustainable design, digital knitting, biofabrication, e-textiles, and more! 🔹 Who should join? Designers, makers, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of textiles & soft fabrication. 🔹 Why join? Gain new skills, access cutting-edge techniques, and expand your network. 🔹 Where & When? 📍 Brussels, 2025 📢 Spots are limited! Register now and dive into a transformative learning experience: https://lnkd.in/dsThnwPd #Fabricademy #TextileInnovation #DigitalFabrication #SustainableDesign #Biofabrication #CraftAndTech

🎙️ Inspiring Stories from the Fab STEM Fellowship! 🌍✨ Want to hear firsthand experiences from last year’s Chevron Fab STEM Fellows? Our latest podcast series dives into the journeys of educators and makers who explored inclusive STEM education and digital fabrication across the world. 🚀🔬 💡 Discover how they: ✅ Co-created innovative lessons in Fab Labs worldwide ✅ Engaged in cross-cultural collaborations ✅ Used technology & making to create impact in education 🔗 Listen to the full playlist here: https://lnkd.in/dJ4uzHEx 🌟 Feeling inspired? Apply for the 2025 Fellowship and make your mark in global STEM education! #FabSTEMFellowship #FabFoundation #STEMeducation #DigitalFabrication #EdTech #GlobalCollaboration

Thank you very much Seeed Studio. We look forward to hearing from you for your Fab Month proposals. More information here: https://lnkd.in/deSMCPx9

🔍 From Making to Meaning-Making: A Deep Dive with Sudebi Thakurata 🎥✨ The Fab Foundation, in partnership with the MIT Museum, recently invited Sudebi Thakurata to lead a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of making, design, and lived narratives. 🌍💡 This talk explores how we can infuse equity, dignity, and deeper meaning into design and technology—going beyond just creating to truly making an impact. 🎥 Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/dTBXTq3a 🔹 How can design shape inclusive narratives? 🔹 What does meaning-making look like in the digital age? 🔹 How do we integrate equity & dignity into making? Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💬👇 #MeaningMaking #FabFoundation #DesignForGood #InclusiveInnovation #TechWithPurpose #FabLabNetwork

🚀 FAB25 Info Session – Your Gateway to the World’s Biggest Maker & FabLab Event! 🚀 Curious about FAB25 Czechia? Join us for an exclusive online session and get the inside scoop on the flagship global gathering for makers, FabLabs, and digital fabrication pioneers, happening July 4–11, 2025, in Czechia! 📅 When? Thursday, March 13 📍 Where? Online (Zoom) 🔎 What’s in it for you? ✅ What is FAB25? Everything you need to know – key dates, who it’s for, and why you should be there ✅ This year’s theme: Bridge the Gap – how it connects ideas, people & industries ✅ Program highlights: Fab Conference, Maker Train, Prusa Day, Fab Festival – and why they matter ✅ Where it’s happening: Key venues across Czechia hosting FAB25 activities ✅ How to get involved: Open calls, partnerships, volunteering – find your way in! ✅ Travel tips: Accommodation, transport, visas – all the essentials ✅ Live Q&A: Get your questions answered in real-time! 💡 Whether you're a FabLab leader, maker, educator, researcher, startup, or policy innovator, this session will give you everything you need to be part of the most important FabLab & maker event of the year. ⏳ Session length: 45 min+ (depending on Q&A) 🌍 Let’s bridge the gap – and shape the future of digital fabrication together! ✨ 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ea8dJarW #FAB25 #DigitalFabrication #Innovation #Makers #OpenHardware #FutureOfMaking #BridgeTheGap #FABxConference #TechForGood #Collaboration

Make quantum science fun and WIN big! 🎉 Join the #Lego4Quantum challenge on Goodwall by creating a short video showing how you’d use LEGO Education and AR to explain quantum concepts! 🔬 🏆 Win a fully funded trip to Geneva and the chance to present at the Fab25 conference in Prague! The top ideas will also receive funding to turn their vision into a university hackathon. 📲 Download Goodwall and get started today! https://lnkd.in/dqEHtNMb

🚀 FAB Month 2025: Your Ideas. Your Impact. Your Stage! 🌍✨ Have you ever wanted to share your work, inspire a global audience, or spark new collaborations? Now’s your chance! FAB Month is back, and we’re calling on makers, educators, researchers, and innovators to showcase the power of digital fabrication, emerging technologies, and community-driven impact—directly from your Fab Lab to the world! 🔹 What’s FAB Month? 📢 A global stage to share bold ideas and groundbreaking projects 🌍 A unique opportunity to connect with the global Fab Lab Network 🎤 A short, powerful format – 1 month of inspiration & knowledge-sharing 🤝 A chance to expand your network & collaborate with like-minded innovators 💡 Have something to share? Submit your talk proposal today! 📌 Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnJVmYSK Let’s push boundaries, share knowledge, and celebrate the power of Fab Labs together! ✨💡 #FABMonth #FabLabNetwork #DigitalFabrication #MakersUnite #TechForGood #OpenInnovation