3D printing, carpentry, robotics and crafts are some of the activities that can be developed at the Cyborg Markerspace, opened last August, in Barão Geraldo. Inspired by the ideas of “learning by getting your hands dirty” and “teaching science by doing things”, the retired professor from the Gleb Wataghin Institute of Physics (IFGW) at Unicamp, Maria Brasil, created her own space for scientific dissemination in Campinas.
“We are here between Unicamp, Síncroton, PUC, several large research centers, and we didn’t have any space like this”, observed Maria Brasil. According to her, the concept of makerspace has expanded in the United States to such an extent that today almost every library has a space for making, where children, young people and adults are invited to unleash their creativity in direct contact with multiple types of materials.
Cyborg Markerspace offers courses and workshops for all age groups from 6 years old, with topics such as robotics, cutting printer and balance toys. “The idea is always to mix a little science. A workshop to make a crane teaches, for example, a little about hydraulics, pressure, liquids. It will entertain everyone from children to seniors. Teenagers can do some robotics. More senior staff may want to create automated light control for their classroom, or a carpentry shop”, said the teacher. Computing logic, programming and electronics are some of the areas of knowledge covered.
In addition to the courses, Cyborg offers the rental of space, equipment and materials for the development of personal projects. Maria Brasil has the support of partner Claudecir Ricardo Biazoli, a former IFGW student, and three Unicamp students, through the Research-Business Grant Program of the Student Support Service (SAE).
The Cyborg Markerspace is located at R. Alzira de Águiar Aranha, 374, in Barão Geraldo, Campinas. Activities can be followed by page on the social networks.
