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Do Space has selected three Women Innovators Fellows who will develop projects that will address local challenges facing women in technology and tech entrepreneurship. Each project will provide real benefit to Omaha’s innovation and creative communities, in part by raising awareness of local challenges and fostering a sense of community. Beginning in February 2019, the Fellows will...

Have you ever been interested in creating your own worlds? Do you like filming dynamic interactions? Have you played with virtual reality before? Lucky for you, applications for Make.Hack.Build. winter 2019 session is now open! This season we are learning how to explore virtual reality by making 360° videos, developing immersive soundscapes, and creating an interactive film. We will be...

Are you interested in programming, but aren't sure how to get started? Are you thinking about changing careers or re-entering the workforce? Did you make a New Years resolution to work on new job skills? We can help you get started on the right path in the new year. The 2019 Winter Cohort of Hello Code is now accepting applications! Hello Code is a program for adults interested in...

Were you hoping to grab some time on our laser cutter to finish a last minute gift only to find that it’s reserved? All weekend long?  Our laser cutter is easily our most popular piece of equipment in the 3D Lab, especially this time of year, but never fear! There are other options in the 3D Lab! With some Illustrator know how, I've come up with two quick approaches to other equipment in...

Jr.High and High Schoolers, we know that you might spend your winter break sleeping in and relaxing. We are jealous that you get a few weeks to take a break, but if you find yourself with lots of extra time we have prepared a few programs for you. For this winter season, we are running Make.Hack.Build. Holiday Hacks Edition which includes learning how to create 3D object for virtual reality. No...

Say "Hello!" to the Cricut EasyPress 2, the newest addition to equipment available in the 3D Lab.  The EasyPress2 makes iron on transfer simple and easy. It has a 9"x9" plate, temperature controls and even a timer. We used the new EasyPress with Cricut Glitter Iron on Vinyl and the Cricut Maker to cut a fun decal and iron it on to a canvas tote. The hardest part of the project was...

We have Ubuntu GNU/Linux but what does it mean? Well, let's start with GNU/Linux. GNU/Linux is the common name for an operating system like Mac or Windows. Linux is part of that operating system and the other tools were made by the GNU Project. If you’re curious GNU Project also has their own operating system or OS that is another distribution or distro of GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is a distro of...

This Thanksgiving, Do Space gives thanks for our members, and for all those who share in our mission of technology for all. Just a few short weeks ago, we celebrated three years of service to the Omaha community -- and our 500,000th visit to Do Space! Every day, we empower your fellow Omahans through free access to technology and innovative learning experiences. We've seen firsthand how...

This November marks our third year serving the Omaha community and we want to celebrate with prizes, refreshments, and activities for the whole family!  Our open house will be held on Thursday, November 8th and will run from 4:30-6:30 PM. This special event will feature hands on interactive learning opportunities along with other innovative activities promoting technology, learning, and fun....

Did you know that 85% of the jobs that will exists in 2030 haven't been invented yet? Last year the 'Institute for the Future and Dell' released a paper that explored the impacts of emerging technologies. They looked at things like Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, and cloud computing and concluded that these, along with others, are likely to have a large impact on society and work in...