Dale Dougherty says:
On September 20th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, the editors of Make will present a "show-and-tell" program called American Maker. The goal of American Maker is to showcase grassroots innovation from Chicago-area makers. We're looking for makers who are are working on cool projects and whose work has the potential to benefit others. We believe that makers are a leading force in grassroots innovation — where individuals see a need to create something new.
American Maker is a friendly competition and the winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize plus publication in a future issue of Make.
If you'd like to participate and show what you make at this event, you can register here.
You are also welcome to come on September 20th and join us in the audience. American Maker is part of Lab Fest, which kicks off Science Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry. American Maker will run from 10am to 4pm on September 20th. Admission to the museum is free on that day.
