Two Examples of Old Media and New Media
This summer I am teaching classes in web design, programming and entrepreneurship to a group of teenagers as part of a STEM empowerment program. Last Thursday in my weekly class I showed them the videos below, which showcases examples of how technology is all about your creativity.
The saying goes what is old is new again, and that is certainly the case with Tufts University computer engineer Chris Gregg, who decided he wanted to transform his vintage 1960s Smith Corona electric typewriter into a printer that could be controlled by his computer.
The Smithsonian Museum created a 3D printed portrait of President Obama a few months ago. It is the first bust of a head of state created using 3D rendering. Pretty cool stuff!