2012: The year in review!
FUBAR had a great 2012! Thank you to everyone who has helped make the space awesome. There's lots more coming up for 2013.Some highlights from 2012:
- Our fundraisers have been successful, including our first tools fundraiser
- We expanded our space
- Gifted Heroes conference and classes were very well received
- We ran successfully, and now have, a full suite of classes, covering electronics, Arduino, laser cutting, and programming
- Assisted some First Robotics Teams
- The space is genuinely useful: it’s reasonably clean, stocked with working tools, and getting better organized
- Made the Star Ledger: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/rutgers_to_create_2_hackerspac.html
- Successful presence at Steampunk World Fair, Trenton Computer Festival, and the Highland Park Street Fair
- Two members made Hack-A-Day - congratulations to Jason and Graham!
- Formed an official FCC Ham Radio Club, NJ2FU
- Maker Faire: Presence in the Hackerspace area, Power Racing Series, Nerdy Derby, Biodiesel... with lots of coverage online
- Rick’s FUBARino got released
- WePay has helped us get our dues, classes, and fundraising organized
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
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