MoCo Makers

This event is not at our regular time or location!

We are meeting on Thursday at 7PM (instead of our regular 6PM start time!) Please factor that in to your dinner and attendance plans. We are meeting at the Rockville Science Center Storefront (across the street from Buffalo Wild Wings), and not in the makerspace or library. We also have a virtual join link if you prefer, but attending in person is strongly encouraged.

We are partnering with the Numberphiles math club for this event - https://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/numberphiles

MoCo Maker member Adam Mendenhall will be presenting the mathematics of Maxwell's Equations - with a particular focus on partial differential equations!

Join us as we explore the calculus describing light - classical electrodynamics. Maxwell's Equations informed later developments in relativistic field theory and quantum theory. This is very exciting for us. Last week we discussed these equations conceptually; this talk will explore them in detail and the theory behind them.

It's fair to call this an advanced talk, but all backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to attend anyways! What's the worst that happens, you learn something? In any case we'll build on the mathematical framework of this talk for future projects we are a planning in the area of light, optics, and light sensors.

Join us for a mathematical introduction to key math principals, and a break down of the mathematical interpretations of each various equation. Lastly, we'll see an application of the equations to a practical engineering scenario to show how these concepts propagate forward into systems design concepts.

If you are curious on our past talk on Maxwell's Equations, you can see the background materials we covered here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KXWOMkNEeTOMpFQGvcxhgCuck2WaDodDtsK0DygK1FM/edit?usp=sharing

This will be a fun and academic session, followed by a social hour after the scheduled event. Join us for one or both of those!

This is a hybrid event and an event link + room number will be shared closer to the event.

The MoCo Makers community is happy to share a holiday party and fundraising event from our friends at the Rockville Science Center. They are having a holiday fundraiser to support tools in the Rockville Makerspace. Let's meet up with them and have a merry holiday time at this casual social event. The event has a non-standard location - 401 N Washington St, Rockville, MD.

Please RSVP here:
https://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-details-registration/treats-for-tools-makerspace-cookie-exchange-and-silent-auction

Note you need to RSVP at this link, an RSVP on Meetup does not get you a ticket (only $5/person).

Join us for a fun and delicious evening and help improve the Makerspace and Tool Library! Every ticket, bid, and raffle entry directly contributes to purchasing vital tools and upgrades for our community space.

What to Expect:

Annual Cookie Swap: Bring your best dozen (or more) homemade cookies, brownies, or other sweet treats and a container to fill up! Trade with fellow bakers and take home a custom, varied assortment for the holidays. Vote on the Best Looking and Best Tasting cookie; winners receive $15 makerspace gift cards. (Participation is optional!)

Silent Auction: Bid on items including a unique 3 year membership, items made by members, surplus equipment, woodturning kits, toys, and other items. Every dollar raised goes directly to buying new equipment! (Have something to donate? Please contact Evan)

50/50 Raffle: Try your luck! Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win up to $150.

Vote for the New Tools: Your vote helps decide how the night's proceeds will be spent. Options include new power tools, a loaner sewing machine, label maker and containers, air purifier, and a space-refreshing paint upgrade.

Complimentary Refreshments: Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with hot spiced cider and a variety of other beverages and snacks.

Special Thanks: This event is made possible by the generosity of Nazareth Bonifacino Law LLC for providing the space!

Admission is just $5 per person, and nonmembers and children are welcome!!

Please RSVP here:
https://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-details-registration/treats-for-tools-makerspace-cookie-exchange-and-silent-auction

Note you need to RSVP at this link, an RSVP on Meetup does not get you a ticket (only $5/person).