MakersWithoutBorders is a virtual global conversation led by American Center Manila and FabLab Mindanao. Joining in each session are other GIST iHubs, Fab Labs, Startup Hubs, and makerspaces in the ASEAN region and other parts of the world where GIST iHubs are present.
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service this January 2022, this month’s episode of Makers without Borders features a panel on the social impact of volunteerism and public service through projects and initiatives developed by young innovators across the region. We’ll talk about how they empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create solutions to social problems.
We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States plus the second anniversary of Makers Without Borders and the first year since the establishment of FAB LABs Philippines! Join the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines‘ American Spaces, FAB LABs Philippines, and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of TechnologyGIST Net iHub along with friends and partners in government and academe to celebrate the positive impact of bilateral collaboration to build the makerspaces and innovation centers across the country.
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As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology GIST Net iHub are bringing together information technology experts to discuss the importance of web literacy, especially during this time.
As we celebrate #InternationalLiteracyDay, the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology GIST Net iHub are bringing together academic leaders to discuss how makerspace and innovation programs can be integrated into the Philippine education curriculum.
Join this regional webinar supported by U.S. Embassy Seoul and Penang Science Cluster. Speakers will also discuss how FabLabs have become essential platforms to advance digital innovation.
In celebration of #InternationalYouthDay, the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology GIST Net iHub are bringing together youth innovators and industry leaders who helped to develop the science and technology landscape in the Philippines.
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of U.S. – Philippine diplomatic relations, join the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology GIST Net iHub as they bring together friends and partners from government and academe who will share the positive impact of bilateral collaborations in building and strengthening inclusive innovation across the Philippines.
To celebrate World Oceans Day and World Environment Day, this month’s episode of Makers without Borders brings together a panel which will take a deep dive into technology-based innovations that help protect, conserve, and increase our knowledge of our environment. Join FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology and American Spaces Philippines of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
To celebrate World Press Freedom Day, Makers without Borders brings together science journalists and media champions to share their views on science, technology, and innovation journalism in the age of the fourth industrial revolution. Join FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology and the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines on May 19, 2021, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Philippine Time).
In celebration of Earth Day 2021, FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology and the U.S. Embassy’s American Spaces Philippines, in collaboration with At America in Jakarta are hosting an “envinnovation” episode of Makers without Borders. Our featured guests include green innovators from the Philippines and Indonesia, who will share how innovation and the maker movement contributes to environmental sustainability and fight climate change.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this panel aims to discuss how we can maximize the participation of women in FAB LABs and makerspaces.
https://www.facebook.com/amspacesph/videos/2860647980876829Join FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, a GIST Innovation Hub and American Spaces Philippines of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, as they host a panel of digital innovators and youth empowerment leaders who will share their projects and initiatives. In this episode of Makers Without Borders, panelists will share how they were able to implement innovative programs that deliver high impact to the lives of out-of-school youth. This event is also organized in honor of the U.N. International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
In this special episode of Makers without Borders, three milestones of the U.S.-Philippine innovation partnership will be highlighted: The launch of FAB LABs Philippines, the Philippine FAB LAB Network facilitated by USAID Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) The launch of the Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprises 2021-2023 Action Plan for the DTI-Funded Shared Service Facility FAB LABs The launch of the DTI-Philippine Trade Training Center DigiFab
Join American Spaces Philippines and USAID Philippines STRIDE for an online forum on ‘Initiating National and Regional Innovative Makerspace Networks’.
This webinar with the Heads of Institutions of the FAB LABs Philippines Technical Working Group from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao discussed collaboration perspectives for bigger innovative impact. We also had the Undersecretary of the Regional Operations Group of the Department of Trade and Industry as a special guest.
Four youth groups from Region 10 have developed four product prototypes that aim to address local problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join our demo day as teams present their prototypes to manufacturers for feedback, idea exchange, and opportunities for collaboration. A panel of speakers from universities and government agencies from the U.S. and the Philippines will also share their knowledge.
Join our discussion on Re-Inventing the Future of FAB LABs Through Stronger Industry Engagements.With its roots traced back to the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms in the United States, FAB LABs have grown globally as education, manufacturing, and community spaces for digital innovation. This year also marks the 4th anniversary of FAB LAB Mindanao at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology.
In this special episode of Makers Without Borders, with the theme “Innovations of Hope: Makers’ Response to COVID-19”, the panel discussed the role of the design thinking response of makers and digital fabrication laboratories to the COVID-19 crisis. Moderated by FAB LAB Mindanao of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, the webinar panelists from South East Asia composed of health professionals, makers, American Corners, FAB LAB managers and innovators was joined by Fab Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, in an action-based discussion for significant innovative responses in these challenging times.
This episode discussed the role of the Digital Fabrication Laboratories to fabricating 5G Smart Cities. Webinar panelists were from the Global Innovation through Science and Technology GIST I-Hubs in collaboration with ElSpace Social Innovation Hub of Tunisia, Berytech Fab Lab of Lebanon, Digital Lifestyle Malaysia, One Maker Group of Singapore, Fablab Bandung of Indonesia and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Philippines in coordination with the FAB LAB of Philippine Science High School – Ilocos Region Campus and the Global Innovation through Science and Technology
This episode discussed the role and challenges that different innovation ecosystems face within the maker community and how this can be addressed by national and regional collaboration. Webinar panelists were from the Global Innovation through Science and Technology GIST Net I-Hubs in collaboration with El Space Social Innovation Hub of Tunisia, Berytech Fab Lab of Lebanon, Chiang Mai University Science and Technology Park of Thailand and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Philippines in coordination with Darussalam Enterprise of Brunei, and American Corner Manila – De La Salle University Libraries.
This webinar with the theme “Building the Next Generation of Innovators”, discussed the role of FAB LABs and Makerspaces in training kids and the youth through various innovation programs. Webinar panelists were from the Global Innovation through Science and Technology GIST Net I-Hubs in collaboration with ElSpace Social Innovation Hub of Tunisia, Berytech Fab Lab of Lebanon, and FAB LAB Mindanao in coordination with Save the Children-Laos, and FAB LAB Bandung of Indonesia.
In celebration of the Global Entrepreneurship Week and Philippine Startup Week 2019, this episode discussed the role of hackathons in economic development featuring panelists from the U.S. Department of State GIST Net Innovation Hubs.
This virtual global conversation aimed to explore and learn about how makerspaces and innovation hubs do their part in contributing to environmental sustainability.
In collaboration with El Space Social Innovation Hub El Fabspace of Tunisia, Berytech Fab Lab of Lebanon, and FAB LAB Mindanao of the Philippines, this panel discussed how FAB LABs can collaborate with each other in order to address the needs of the community.
The launch of FAB LABs Philippines, the Philippine FAB LAB Network facilitated by USAID Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Development (STRIDE)
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