С проведеното на 8-ми май Общо събрание на Сдружение Инит Лаб Александър Миланов и Марио Мишев се оттеглиха от Управителния съвет. Техните места заеха Васил Колев и Недко Бошкилов. Все още изчакваме за приемането на тези промени от Търговския регистър, за да станат съвсем официални.
In today’s technology-driven world, understanding how computers work isn’t just useful—it’s essential. At MakerKids , we’ve seen firsthand how teaching kids Coding , Robotics , and STEM skills helps them grow into confident problem-solvers. As screens and devices become part of daily life, preparing kids with foundational digital skills isn’t just a bonus—it’s a must. But how early should kids start learning to code? And does it really make a difference? Why Coding Matters in 2025 and Beyond Coding is no longer just for engineers or game designers. It’s the new literacy of the digital age. According to Code.org , 67% of new STEM jobs are in computing, yet only a small portion of schools teach computer science. This gap means that kids who gain coding experience early are not just ahead—they’re better equipped for the modern world. More than job prospects, learning coding improves key life skills: logical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. It also builds confidence. When a child sees a project they built from scratch come to life, they realize they can create—not just consume—technology. What Does Learning to Code Actually Teach? For many parents, coding sounds complex—something only techies understand. But coding can be introduced in fun, simple ways using tools kids already enjoy. Platforms like Minecraft , Scratch , and robotics kits turn learning into play. At MakerKids, our Coding and Robotics programs are designed to feel more like building with LEGO than sitting in a classroom. Coding teaches kids: How to solve problems : They debug their own mistakes and try new strategies. How to think in steps : Coding uses sequences, loops, and logic—skills that help in math and reading too. How to be persistent : Failure is part of coding. Kids learn to keep going until it works. How to be creative : They design games, stories, or even their own websites. When Should Kids Start? Many experts recommend introducing coding as early as age 7. That doesn’t mean handing them a laptop and walking away. Instead, the best programs combine screen-based learning with guided instruction and hands-on activities. Younger kids might start by controlling characters in a game or programming a robot to move. Older kids can build full websites or apps. What matters most is sparking their interest with age-appropriate projects and positive reinforcement. Coding Isn’t Just for Future Programmers It’s easy to think, “My kid doesn’t want to be a programmer, so this isn’t for them.” But coding supports all career paths. Whether your child wants to be a doctor, artist, engineer, or teacher, understanding how technology works will give them an edge. Consider this: Jobs in fields like healthcare, finance, and even agriculture now rely heavily on data, software, and digital tools. Knowing how to interact with these tools—and even automate parts of them—can be a huge asset. Plus, coding builds teamwork and communication. Many of our MakerKids projects involve students working together to solve a challenge. This mirrors real-world job environments and builds social skills at the same time. Getting Started with STEM and Coding Parents often ask: “What’s the best way to start?” The answer is to choose programs that are fun, engaging, and project-based. That’s why our MakerKids programs in Coding, Robotics, and Minecraft are designed to meet kids where they’re at. Whether your child is new to tech or already showing signs of interest, we have options that match their pace and interests. Look for programs that focus not just on teaching code syntax, but on helping kids create real projects. When children see immediate results from their work—like making a game or programming a robot—they stay motivated. Questions for Parents to Consider Does your child enjoy games or puzzles? Do they ask how things work? Have they shown curiosity with computers or devices? If so, a Coding or Robotics class might be a great fit. Even if they haven’t shown strong interest yet, trying a class can open a door to something new. The future is digital. Give your child the tools to thrive in it. At MakerKids , we’re passionate about making STEMEducation accessible, fun, and confidence-building for every child. Whether it’s Minecraft, Coding, or Robotics, we help kids turn screen time into skill time. To learn more or find the right program for your child, contact us at info@makerkids.com or call 416-385-3577. The post Why Coding for Kids Matters – Preparing Your Child for the Future appeared first on MakerKids .
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Workshops Dave - machining toe clamps alifeee - fixing my bike mudguard bracket Jon - creating board game “puzzle boxes” Nathen - laser-cutting an arcade stick from acrylic alifeee - sewing repairs alifeee - creating a laser-cut map alifeee - jailbreaking a kindle James - creating a smart home letterbox Adam - fixing a hall effect sensor Adam - creating an oscillator Nathen - practicing cable lacing Kieron - painting miniatures with an airbrush alifeee - making a ribbon cable to breadboard connector alifeee - testing laser-cut stamps Workshops As well as our Dice-Casting workshop, we have had a workshop about making personal websites, and we’re soon due one about MicroPython . Keep an eye on the workshop-wall in the space, and in the Discord for upcoming events! Dave - machining toe clamps Slowly making myself a few toe clamps. I was doing them in aluminium but decided to try my luck in steel. Essentially ran the same tool path but swapping to a 3 flute end mill and it came out within +-0.05 🥰🥰 alifeee - fixing my bike mudguard bracket Bill graciously helped me measure, cut, and bend a new bracket to hold my mudguards in place. For a while now, it’s been rattling as I bike down the street (a good stand-in for not ringing your bike bell), but more annoyingly, the panniers keep falling into the wheels. Hopefully, this incredibly shiny new piece stops some of that. Jon - creating board game “puzzle boxes” Some of you may have seen me in the space spending forever making “Puzzle Boxes” for my wedding… Well I’m pleased to say that they are finally complete! As far as our guests are aware, they are the table name markers and also designed to hold a bottle of wine to function as gift boxes for various people afterwards. HOWEVER, in the middle of the speeches we will ask guests to lift the boxes from the base, because inside the box is where we have hidden their wedding favours! Unfortunately for them, they will find the boxes locked with a combination padlock. In the bases are hidden a series of puzzles, which when solved will give them the padlock code in order to open the main box. Nathen - laser-cutting an arcade stick from acrylic From a pile of laser cut acrylic, I have a custom arcade stick. Just playing with that stupid stuff people put on their windscreen as a design for the stick. alifeee - sewing repairs I used the sewing machine to both fix some bag straps for a tote bag, and to hem some trousers. alifeee - creating a laser-cut map I used the laser cutter to make a gift map-frame of a journey to Europe of mine and someone’s. First, I downloaded a Shapefile of the world’s geography from https://www.naturalearthdata.com/ , converted it to an SVG with https://mapshaper.org/ , and cropped it to an appropriate size. Then, I collected traces of the trains, buses, and boats we’d taken following my own instructions , and then overlayed the two SVGs, and had to hand-stretch them to match up properly. Finally, I played around with laser cutter settings with a smaller image to get a nice engrave depth and tested different types of wood. I was also playing around with painting it, but I think the unpainted version looks nicer. alifeee - jailbreaking a kindle It doesn’t take much to install custom software on a kindle. There are guides out there and a wiki about it . Doing so lets you install KOReader , an open source document viewer for e-readers, with many more features and accessibility options than the kindle’s default reader. James - creating a smart home letterbox A custom arm for ZigBee door sensor on letter box. Using Home Assistant it provides a push notification (using Pushover) when the post has arrived. As a bit of ironic fun, I set the alert sound to the old AOL “You’ve Got Mail” sound. You can download the files on https://www.printables.com/model/1291168-indoor-letter-mail-post-box-zigbee-wifi-door-senso ! Adam - fixing a hall effect sensor I fixed the hall effect sensor in my wife’s electric bike’s motor. Adam - creating an oscillator I have made myself an oscillator using DaisySeed DSP. “Made” is an overstatement as I basically merged 2 examples (an oscillator and how to use a pot with the device). It now lives on a fancy breadboard. Nathen - practicing cable lacing Trying to learn cable lacing. Annoyingly the “waxed” cable I bought isn’t waxed and has some stretch to it. Kieron - painting miniatures with an airbrush I finished painting a couple of Space Marines which I airbrushed today, my very first time trying one and the iridescent paint came out beautifully. alifeee - making a ribbon cable to breadboard connector For an old project ( Hull Bus Sign ), I wanted to revamp the hardware, so I made these breadboard connectors. Beforehand, I’d haphazardly soldered some wires to the back of a circuitboard, which were bound to come off. alifeee - testing laser-cut stamps I got a few ink pads as a gift a few months ago, so I’ve been playing with laser-cutting stamps. The first attempt was with MDF, which worked “o.k.”. Then, I bought some laser-cuttable rubber for £5 per sheet from https://laserply.co.uk/ , and tried that, which worked pretty great. That’s all That’s all for this month! Remember, you can: come and visit the space! https://www.sheffieldhackspace.org.uk/calendar/ add your own items to next month’s month update: https://github.com/sheffieldhackspace/month-updates Until next time :)
Presented by Dr Richard Stallman 17:15, May 26th 2025 - Room 9.1.2 — Event Overview Politecnico Open unix Labs (POuL), in collaboration with Fedimedia Italia, is delighted to welcome Richard Stallman for an in-depth look at the ethical and political challenges facing digital freedom. He will explore how proprietary software and centralized services restrict user autonomy, and why Free/Libre software remains our strongest defense against these threats. The event will last approximately 2 hours, including a Q&A session. — Who is Dr Richard Stallman? Dr. Richard Stallman launched the Free Software Movement and the GNU project in 1983, laying the groundwork for today’s GNU/Linux systems. He has been the GNU project’s lead architect and organizer, and he developed a number of widely used GNU software, including, among others, the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) , GNU Debugger (GDB) , and GNU Emacs text editor . As the driving force behind the Free Software Foundation, his work champions user rights, transparency, and control over digital technology. He has received the ACM Grace Hopper Award, a MacArthur Fellowship, the EFF Pioneer Award, and induction into the Internet Hall of Fame. In short, he is not only one of the most famous programmers in the world, but also the most influential advocate of Free Software. — About Us Politecnico Open unix Labs (POuL) We are a student association of Politecnico di Milano dedicated to the organization of courses, conferences and workshops. We aim to share how Free Software (and Hardware) can be employed in personal and professional projects. Fedimedia Italia A new-born, non-profit association promoting a free, ethical, and decentralized Italian Fediverse inspired by initiatives like FediGov.eu. Currently, website and social media are under construction. You can find them on their website: https://fedimedia.it or on mastodon @fedimedia@mastodon.uno — Practical Information When: Monday, May 26th 2025, from 17:15 Where: Room 9.1.2, Leonardo Campus, Politecnico di Milano Admission: Gratis Registration: Not required
Liebe Freunde des gemeinsam Kochens und Hinterher-Essens, wir haben uns entschieden, den Koch- und Kennenlernabend nach uff bestimmt 10 Jahren in seinen verdienten Ruhestand zu schicken. Und das wollen wir nicht so sang- und klanglos passieren lassen, sondern mit euch gemeinsam beim Schnippeln, Reiben, Quirlen, Krümeln, Bruzeln und Kochen ins Gespräch kommen. Am 16. Mai möchten wir mit euch zunächst einen Rucola-Tomaten-Salat genießen. Im Hauptgang werden wir zusammen Kartoffelpuffer und Spargelgemüse zubereiten und essen.
Risiken und Nebenwirkungen der elektronischen Patientenakte Termin: 06.06.2025 – ab 19:30 Uhr Die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) – nicht zu verwechseln mit der Einpersonenpackung (EPa) hat inzwischen trotz einiger Sicherheitsmängel ihren Betrieb aufgenommen. Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen der ePA möchte Werner euch im Rahmen der ChaosCouch einen Überblick verschaffen. Falls ihr in diesem Quartal noch nicht die Karte vorgezeigt habt, denkt bitte an eure Gesundheitskarte