by Jake Ryan | Jul 14, 2016 | Fun facts, Maine Makers
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that women and minorities comprise 70 percent of college students, but less than 45 percent of STEAM degrees, with women making up only 26 percent of the computing workforce. This is a statistic that has essentially remained...
by Jake Ryan | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Maine Makers, Member profiles
What do slugs, rabbit holes, dental hygiene, and bowl-turning have to do with each other? You’d be surprised to hear that they all came up in our recent conversation with OBP member Nancy Mattsson. Nancy shared with us a little about her background and her insight...
by Open Bench Project L3C | Mar 10, 2016 | Maine Makers, Member profiles
Do you find yourself wishing for a little extra luck this time of year, glancing at the horizon for a glimpse of a rainbow? Perhaps you even imagine you caught sight of a leprechaun out of the corner of your eye? Ah, the lure of St. Patrick! If you, like OBP member...
by Open Bench Project L3C | Feb 11, 2016 | About, Maine Makers
Yellow vs. Pink We love our OBP community. Come one, come all; everyone has a unique and fascinating story – it’s actually what brings us together. They are awesome and we think everyone should know them, so today, we’re pleased to introduce to you OBP members Amy...
by Jason Ryan | Jan 26, 2016 | About, Events, Maine Makers, Open Bench Project, Projects
I’ve had fascinating conversations with my 8 year old over the years. “What is space made out of?” “Who invented math?” “How do toilets flush?” “Are light sabers real?” His questions never cease to amaze me; his insights never cease to delight me. There is just...
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