Who We are
Los Alamos Makers is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We are scientists, engineers, technicians, artists, hobbyists of all kinds, who want to share our experience, knowledge and skills with our community and want to learn from and collaborate with our fellow community members!
We believe that bringing people together strengthens communities and that creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit will power the 4th industrial revolution. Los Alamos Makers encourages people to discover their gifts by tinkering and exploring, on their own terms.
Our mission has 3 main goals:
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Education;
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Promote innovation and entrepreneurship
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Facilitate networking and collaborations within our community.
We have a classroom available for classes and meetings. The space also has a "design area" with computers, Raspberry Pis, CAD software and 3D printers. We have a wood shop with some pretty cool toys including laser cutters and engravers. We also rent space for individual projects including some storage.
We serve a wide variety of people, from middle school students to seasoned engineers. We host and facilitate a number of free special interest clubs or meetups, like woodworking, sewing, and tech as well as a CoderDojo for teens. We offer affordable introductory classes and camps for adults. The space is available for people to teach a class or just use the space and equipment for their individual project.
5 main reasons why we do what we do...
1. Everyone has ideas!
Not everyone has the space, the expertise, the equipment and the support they need to bring their ideas to life. Come test your ideas and start a new venture
2. Upskilling
Bring your skills up to date and explore new ways of doing things. The digital revolution (a.k.a. the 4th industrial revolution) is upon us! Technology is changing at a rapid pace, affecting the way we learn and work. Resting on our laurels is no longer a viable option. We all need to be more flexible, explore new fields, collaborate more, be willing to learn at all ages and be more creative.
3. The power of networking!
Bringing people together strengthens communities. Building relationships while sharing skills and being exposed to fresh ideas or old forgotten ideas is very valuable. Being able to tap into a network of talented individuals for your own project is also something the people we serve enjoy.
4. Workforce development.
Continuous learning helps reduce skill gaps. A makerspace can be a powerful tool for workforce development, especially in an economy that increasingly values hands-on skills, innovation, and adaptability.
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