UNT MindSpark

Hello and welcome to another episode of “Ignite.” This week we will be joined by Jerry, a DIY-er in his own right as he tells us all about his past experiences with working with tools, as well as some of his current projects. He’ll also give you the run down of where to use tools and how to use them safely and efficiently. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez and Steven Sparkman Music : Once In Paris by Pumpupthemind on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-once-in-paris-168895/

Hello and welcome to another “What’s your Spark?” This week we are doing a flash from our recent past with Grant. While we have had Grant on the podcast before, definitely not with this great of audio quality. Let’s have a chat with our now Team Lead and learn about him all over once again. Host : Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes(Lo-fi/chillhop) By 23843807 on PixaBay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sunset-vibes-lo-fichillhop-9503/

Welcome back to another episode of maker Life Stories. Joining us will be 3 fantastic members of the Fat Cat Fab Lab over in Greenwich, New York. Today we’ll learn what all this space has to offer for those in the New York area as well as get insight from our 3 guests. There are also some tidbits about the history of the location and some of the projects that have been/are being worked on as we speak. We are happy to be able to showcase this makerspace and all the cool things that they have going on. Host : Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music : Spirit Blossom by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-spirit-blossom-15285/

Welcome back to another episode of Ignite. Joining us today, we have Grant, one of our leads and SS3s here at the Spark makerspace. Grant is going to let us into the world of 3d modeling using his favorite software Shaper3D. He’s also going to tell us more about some of the projects he’s used this software for as well as some advice for those that want to get into 3d modeling like Grant. Host: Grant Guedry Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Breeze - Soothing Lo-fi music 78BPM by Migarajay on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-breeze-soothing-lo-fi-music-78bpm-13596/

Welcome back to another episode of what’s your Spark! This episode we will be joined by Spencer. One of our newly appointed SS3s here at the spark. We’ll learn about Spencer’s background in game design as well as what he aspires to do in the future. Also learn with some of Spencer’s quite insightful takes and philosophies. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Chillhop Beat "Thousand Miles" by Music_Unlimited on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-chillhop-beat-quotthousand-milesquot-113254/

For this episode of Maker Life Stories, we will be joined by the fantastic folks over at The Forge. Join us in order to learn more about this fantastic makerspace located in the North Branch Library and all of the services that they offer to all those in the Denton area. Host - Jerry Johnson Editor - Zane Crider and Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music - Lofi Chill (Medium Version) By BoDleasons on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-medium-version-159456/

For this episode of Ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Zane Crider. With his extensive history dealing with not only music, but also music production, Zane will give you some of the advice that he’s learned throughout his years. As well as, some recommendations for those that want to get into this field. Host: Zane Crider Editor - Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, and Steven Sparkman Music - Sunset Vibes (Lo-Fi/Chillhop) By 23843807 on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sunset-vibes-lo-fichillhop-9503/

Description: During this episode of What's your Spark, we are joined by Jason, A computer science major here at UNT. He hopes to get into a master's program focusing on AI. So, join us, and learn all of this and more in this month's episode. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: LoFi Study by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-study-112191/

This month on Maker Life Stories, we are joined by 3 individuals from CATalyst Studios over from the University of Arizona. It was an absolute pleasure having them on the podcast to tell of how things are run over there along with all of their personal experiences or running a makerspace as well as the unique challenges, they have to overcome. Some of the equipment they offer is 3D printing, crafting supplies, sound equipment, laser cutters, and much much more. They also have access to sound rooms, and a full green screen room as well. Learn more at their website : https://lib.arizona.edu/catalyst Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lost Ambient Lofi 60s by Lesfm on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lost-ambient-lofi-60s-10821/

This month for Ignite, we have one of our fantastic makers Dax on to tell us all about the creative applications of 3D modeling and how to get into them. Dax specifically has a fair amount of experience in Blender, A free 3d modeling software, that he will tell you all about. Host : Dax Laber Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Once In Paris, by Pumpupthemind on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-once-in-paris-168895/

For this month on What’s your Spark, we have Vic interviewing one of our makers, Sierra. Sierra is a Graphic design major here at UNT. You’ll learn that and a whole lot more during this week’s episode. Host : Vic Lozano Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/

In this episode of Ignite, we have Rae Flores, our illustration specialist. She will go into detail about how she fell in love with art from a young age and how she has grown into the career path. She will also give all of those that are interested in starting in the field a good direction in order to achieve their goals through both software and hardware means. Host: Rae Flores Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Chill Lofi Song by VirtuoSound on Pixabay Chill Lofi Song | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

In this episode of Maker Life Stories, we have had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Joey Gottbrath from the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation, located at UC Berkley. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation is UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary hub for learning and making at the intersection of design and technology. They see design and technological innovation as integrally linked: innovation opens possibilities and extends the reach of design, while design links new technologies with human experiences and ensures that innovation truly benefits people and communities. Bringing together technical depth, design methodology, and a focus on societal impact, they aim to educate students who understand both the under-the-hood details that make something work and the big-picture context that makes something matter. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Empty Mind By Lofi_hour on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-empty-mind-118973/

In this episode of What’s your Spark, I had the absolute please of meeting with Noah, one of the fine members of our team. Noah is a computer science major and has had several opportunities working with highly prestigious companies through a series of internships. Today we’ll be able to delve in and see what Noah is all about. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes (Lo-fi/chillhop) By 23843807 on Pixabay Sunset Vibes (Lo-Fi/Chillhop) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Makerspaces are unique to their community, grow based on the demands of their audiences, and are always evolving to support the cross section of innovation, education and development. In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Description: EPIC is an impressive 15,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar engineering, and manufacturing facility located in the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus. Some of their main goals are to prepare student to work and design for the industries of the future, to enable students to apply theory to real-word problems, provide a welcoming environment to foster innovation in interdisciplinary teams, among others. Tasker is the laboratory manager for EPIC. Tasker earned his BA from Bates College in studio and performing arts, followed by an Associate of Applied Science degree from Dunwoody College of Technology with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology. A love of design, fabrication and technology led to positions in a variety of industries – including special effects for television, toy design, 3D printing and product design. After serving as the Mechanical Prototyping Lead at Continuum, a global innovation and design consultancy (www.continuuminnovation.com), he turned to the field of education – where he served as a Technical Instructor at MIT for several years, mentoring students in the practical application of new technology and the process of iterative prototype development. He lives in Natick Massachusetts with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter Music: Lofi Chill by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-140858/

Ignite, is a series from the UNTMindSpark Podcast team focused on enlightening the audience with information from pre-career, mid-career, and post-career industry specialists to get a well-rounded idea of how to be success in a given industry. We will explore how to pull together education and experience to be well prepared for a career in the field. Description: Hello and welcome back to Ignite! Today's host Jerry will be telling you all about his expertise in Audio production. This will give you almost all the info you would need to get started in this field. Please enjoy! Host - Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Editor - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Steven Sparkman Music: Embrace by ItsWatR On PixaBay https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-embrace-12278/

In this series, we take some time with an team member from the Spark at the University of North Texas and share a bit about them, including how they got into making/creating to find their unique spark. In this episode we met with Zane. Bio: Zane is currently a Music Education major here at UNT, playing saxophone. He specializes in audio visual work here at the Spark, but also has history with hands on woodworking and various other making skills. His favorite album is Glow Pt 2. by the Microphones and favorite movie is La La Land. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman

Description: Hello Everyone and Welcome back to the UNT Mindspark podcast. We are very excited to be back with a whole host of fresh new faces and of brand new topics to pursue. We hope that you will join us all very soon. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers : Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chill Out By RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/

It's been a wild year full of new experiences both inside the makerspace and outside. So it is with a great pleasure the we present the 2022-2023 UNT Mindspark wrap up. Join us as we move our way through this past year and experience some of the things that we have talked about with our many guests on the show. This will be the last UNT Mindspark podcast until September of this year (2023), however, we will be coming back better than ever, with a lot of the same but potentially some new stuff. I hope to see you all there. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Guests: Brett from Catapult Lakeland, Tasker from EPiC, Grant, Liberty, Vic, Vivek, and Jaden. Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Empty Mind by Lofi Hour on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-empty-mind-118973/

Title - Ignite - Sewing and Textiles Hosted by Tori Perez Description :Welcome to Ignite. The show that will ignite your spark and give you information that you need for this small spark to become the flame of passion for whatever field you want to be a part of. In this episode we have Tori giving you all the details you need for the realm of Sewing and Textiles. She also gives you the information that you would need if you are interested in getting started. Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/ Host: Tori Perez Editor: Jerry Johnson Producers: Vic Lozano, Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman