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Meeting to explore the Maker Movement

Northern Illinois University invites you to its next STEM Cafe, "The Maker Movement: A Democracy of Doers!," from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at O'Leary's Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

Feeling alienated by consumer culture? Longing to use your hands for something other than emailing and online shopping? A growing subculture of makers and doers are sharing ideas, tools, and workspaces as they invent everything from robots to life hacks.

Join Andrew Morrison, NIU alum and professor of physics and astronomy at Joliet Junior College, and Russ Lankenau, co-founder and president of the Workshop 88 makerspace, to explore the Maker Movement and its learning through doing approach to STEM.

Join the monthly STEM Cafés. They are fun, casual gatherings where adults can eat, drink, and chat with STEM professionals about the latest scientific research. These events are free and open to the public. Food and drinks are available for purchase from the host restaurant.

For information, contact Judith Dymond at (815) 753-4751 or jdymond@niu.edu. Visit niu.edu/STEM_Cafes/index.shtml.

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