March 18, 2014 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., a leading engineering resource and global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its sponsorship and participation in the iMake Maker Fest, a family-friendly festival set for Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
This is the second consecutive year that Mouser will sponsoriMake Maker Fest, an event for all ages to create, invent, learn, think and be inspired by the creative, engineering-related impulse to make and re-make the everyday that is shaping the future.
The iMake festival, inspired by the growing Maker movement, will include interactive experiences and demonstrations. Makers of all ages will have the opportunity to investigate interesting circuitry, giving them an introduction into the workings of electronics and robotics.
“All of us here at Mouser are delighted once again to be a part of this exciting educational event,” said Kevin Hess, Mouser Vice President of Technical Marketing. “Mouser is a strong supporter of programs like Maker Fest, Engineers Week and FIRST® that nurture technological innovation and promote the advancement of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) among students.”
Mouser sponsored last week’s FIRST® Robotics Competition Dallas Regional tournament March 13-15 at the Irving Convention Center and will sponsor the FIRST® Robotics Championships in St. Louis April 23-26. In February, Mouser was a major sponsor of National Engineers Week 2014, a five-day event, also at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Van A. Romans, President of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, said that over the years Mouser has consistently proven itself to be a valued educational sponsor and partner.
“With the help of Mouser’s financial, in-kind, volunteer support and professional insights, we are able to offer these unique, creative, and memorable learning experiences to our guests to inspire invention, creativity and innovation,” Romans said.
All Maker Fest activities are included with paid admission to the Museum, located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. To download a flyer on the March 22nd iMake event, click here. To learn more about Mouser’s involvement in Engineers Week and iMake at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, visit http://www.mouser.com/engineersweek.
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