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This podcast broadcasts the collective knowledge of makers, science buffs, tech wizards, engineering experts, and mathematicians from the Linn and Benton counties region in Oregon. Join us to get creative, equitable, and inclusive insights into STEAM and makerspace spaces. Recorded in the MILL, a makerspace located on the campus of Linn-Benton Community College, you expect to find short series and one-off episodes here. Run by makerspace coordinator, Forrest Johnson, and producer, Kacey Montgomery. A show by the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub.
Episodes
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Millin' About - ep 7- Chatting with Student Maker, Asher.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Today on Millin' About, Forrest and Kacey chat with Asher, a MILL student employee and a young maker who specializes in 3D printing.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
LB SportsCast - ep2 - Grace Boeder
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Linn-Benton Community College student, Collin Butrlakorn, is back with the second episode of LB Sportscast with guest speaker, Grace Boeder.
Broadcasted from The MILL Makerspace's A/V Lab. If you'd like to record your podcast in the MILL reach out to MILL@linnbenton.edu.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
The LB SportsCast!
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Welcome Linn-Benton Community College student Collin Butrlakorn to the world of podcasting! This is the premiere episode of The LB SportsCast where host, Collin, will sit down with LBCC student-athletes and talk about their experience on the court, in training, and in the classroom.
Recorded right here in The MILL's A/V Lab. If you need a space to record a podcast of your own visit www.midvalleystem.org/mill.
Look out for more episodes of the LB SportsCast, coming soon to a podcast player near you!
#Makerspace #sports
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Millin' About - ep 6 - Empowering Students and Unusual Materials
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
This week, Forrest and Kacey chatted about various challenges around working with students in a makerspace and how to empower students to create for inspiration rather than monetary success.
Additionally, Forrest and Kacey reflect on their favorite tools and materials of 2023. (Sorry we forgot to make the wrap-up zine! But the idea is awesome, right!?)
Learn more about the MILL at https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/
Listen to the MILLin' About Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK
#makerspace #community #education #3dprinting
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Millin’ About - ep5 - Starter Tools, a Young Maker, and Shaper Origin
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
The Millin' About crew is back and this time with a special young maker as a guest.
In this episode, the crew talks about must-have starter tools, communication through creation, the benefits of using a Shaper Origin for CNC routing work, and the weird stuff growing in our fridge.
MILLin About playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=efaee1b1aa1d4375
Get involved with The MILL by visiting https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/
#Makerspace #CNC #polaroid #ShaperOrigin
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Millin’ About - ep 4 - AI, Organization, and Music
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
The MILL crew discusses 3D printing supports, techniques, and solutions for printing complex and articulating projects. AI, makerspace organization, and The MILL playlist are also discussed in this episode.
MILLin About playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=efaee1b1aa1d4375
Get involved with The MILL by visiting https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Millin’ About - ep3 - Compliments are Scary
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome?
Creatives and makers often struggle with feeling inadequate or unproductive and the MILL crew is no different. Join us on this episode as Forrest, Kacey, and Austyn talk about their struggles as makers and how they persevere to continue creating.
Millin’ About playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3irUT2dNWofkaqcetIADSK?si=09f9229237984a6f&pt=7ed0c9845f97074a2201924b6e217e6a
Resources:
- Learn more about The MILL - https://www.midvalleystem.org/mill/
- What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome it - https://youtu.be/VHkfEoc-3mk?si=QF0SmMD3JIVm96kY
- Women Of Color Share Their Imposter Syndrome Stories - https://youtu.be/-aqOX9ir9-s?si=xufx3YbPnO3oGrju
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Millin’ About - ep2 - Where We Talk About What We’re Talking About
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
The team is back and talking about printing. The MILL makerspace is home to various types of printing technology, we're going to dive into 3D printing and what The MILL is currently printing. Later, Kacey visits QSL Printing Communications, a large-scale printing facility in Springfield, Oregon to talk with Joshua Rodriguez and find out what it's like to work as a printing professional.
To learn more about The MILL visit www.midvalleystem.org/mill
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