A program created to enable a makerspace for “Invent, Iterate and Impact” , encouraging young innovators to build science with their hands.
Program Mission:
To foster creativity, curiosity, and engineering ingenuity among young changemakers by enabling them to design low-cost, sustainable, and science-based solutions to real-world health and environmental challenges. InspiraMakers inspires hands-on exploration, rather than strict classes, that bridges STEM education with social impact through the spirit of open-source design and maker culture.
Sample Activities or Efforts:
Single-day Sustainable STEM Product Design Workshops. Possible theme:
Materials science meets environmental ethics
DIY Health Innovation Design Challenges
Goal: Encourage formulation thinking, chemistry application, and awareness of sustainability and healthcare.
Challenge: Given a deadline, students to submit a solution proposal that addresses a real-world problem creatively, responsibly and cost-effectively
Example (Individual): Skin-safe cleanser using only food-grade ingredients under $20
Example (Group): DIY "humidifiers" for eczema relief
Solution Rubric: Authenticity , Critical thinking and Creativity , Detailed Design & Cost, Sustainability and Ethics Consideration, Validation Plan, Real-world Application and Impact, Growth & Learnings
Open-Source Resource Hub: Shareable blueprints, ingredient sourcing tips, safety guidelines, and budget breakdowns to democratize access to DIY STEM.
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