For the third year in a row, SBU iCREATE  was featured as one of the makers at the Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire, which took place this year on June 10 at the Port Jefferson Maritime Explorium.

The Maker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of the interesting things people — from engineers to artists — do in the spirit of innovation, creativity, resourcefulness and invention.

Participants experience the 3D Doodler pens

iCREATE showcased several different interactive activities including 3D Doodler pens, a PacMan robot maze, DIY arm braces, and 3D puzzles made of cardboard and balsa wood.

The PacMan maze, Google cardboards (VR) and 3D Doodler pens all use technology to capture the visitor’s attention. Not all of these new technologies are readily available to the average person or visitor.

“As I see it, the hands-on activities that were developed and taught allowed the community to find a place to enhance their knowledge and skill set around new technology, which is why we exist” said iCREATE Director David Ecker. “We allow new ideas to be developed and implemented through thinking, creating and innovating.”

Read more: http://www.stonybrook.edu/happenings/homespotlight/icreate-has-a-positive-impact-on-the-local-community/#prettyPhoto