Good Morning!

I wanted to send out a Save the Date for the 2nd Annual New England Maker Summit. It will be held on Friday, November 17th from 10-4 at the University of Hartford. This year's theme is "How Making Happens."

If you attended last year, the format will be a little different. Based on the feedback we received, there will 2 separate tracks of sessions: one for educators and the community and another for business and manufacturing.

We are still in the planning stages for this year, so I will share more info as it becomes available. If you have suggestions for speakers and/or exhibitors, please let me know!

Check out these websites for more info:

http://whymakingmatters.com/

http://www.hartford.edu/ec/training-events/events/maker-summit.aspx

Have a great weekend!

Melissa

Melissa Thom

Bristow Middle School Media Specialist

West Hartford Public Schools

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