[Swansea Hackspace] Hack the lab: Bringing scientists and makers together

[Emyr Morris]

sound fascinating

On 21 January 2015 at 13:53, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone!
>
> I was wondering whether you would be interested in coming to a “Hack the
> Lab” event at the hackspace during the summer (tentatively 24-27 July)? It
> will be part of a global event organised by the Open Knowledge Foundation,
> where multiple sites all build open source laboratory equipment during one
> weekend.
>
> Some ideas for projects include PCR machines (e.g. http://openpcr.org/, a
> thermocycler for DNA detection and sequencing), syringe pumps (maybe you’ve
> seen the project I’m working on at http://www.openpump.org), microscopes,
> incubators, centrifuges, spectroscopes and bioreactors.
>
> I’m hoping to get some scientists from the university involved as well,
> but if you (or someone you know) may be interested, please let me know!
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
>
> PS: If you’re wondering why this is a good idea, here’s a list from OKFN:
> • Showcase OSHW for science to researchers and other end-users e.g.
> science educators, citizen/civic scientists.
> • Encourage researchers into their local maker spaces and FabLabs,
> building contacts and connections.
> • Encourage makers to use their skills to develop hardware for science.
> • Spark conversations around the needs of both makers and researchers,
> including the requirement for robust and reproducible designs.
> • Prototype interesting and novel tools or build existing ones.
> • Strengthen international links and build connections through concurrent,
> linked events.
> • Bring about more frequent interactions and similar meetings in the
> future.
>
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