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December 4, 2013
Crowdfund Roundup: STEAMy projects in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math
Connected to our Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math (STEAM) Toys for Kids, we're sharing a Crowdfund Roundup of some great campaigns in the same STEAMy space.
Skill Builder: Arduino 101
Ever heard of Arduino? This Primer will help you get started with Arduino and a little bit of coding.
Smart Gifts: Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math Toys for Kids
What are maker-loving parents giving this season to turn their kids into the makers of tomorrow? In this list we focus on gifts at the intersection of Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math (STEAM).
Settle Down With a Good Book This Holiday
These books are cheap, fast reads, covering everything from how to build an Arduino-compatible micro-controller on a breadboard, to how to build and launch a satellite, and will make excellent stocking stuffers this Christmas.
Build a Camera with Bigshot
An interview with Shree Nayar, creator of the Big Shot camera kit, at World Maker Faire New York.
December 3, 2013
South African National Defense Forces fly UAVs at Mozambique Border
South African National Defense Forces fly UAVs at Mozambique Border to combat rhino poaching. 
Kid-tastic Gift Guide in the Maker Shed!
If you've checked your list twice and still can't muddle out what to get for the kids in your life this holiday season, check out the Maker Shed Kids and Family Gift Guide. 
RobotsConf: Transforming Coders to Makers in 48 Hours
Chris and Laura Williams have an audacious plan to transform 150 coders into makers at RobotsConf, a sold-out new conference Dec. 6-7 on Amelia Island near Jacksonville, FL. This 48 hour, hands-on, deep-dive into the maker movement is structured for developers of higher-level languages such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and PHP.
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