Here are some interesting links:
Pumping Station: One
Pumping Station One is a hackerspace located in Chicago. Its mission is to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture.
Hackers in Space
The Challenge: To send a weather balloon, with payload, into near-space to capture pictures of the Earth’s horizon, to return the payload safely to the ground, and to retrieve the payload.
Workshop 88: Hackerspaces in Space
Maker Faire
Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things. So much to see, you will need 2 days to see it all!
Makezine Blog
Void your warranty, violate a user agreement, fry a circuit, blow a fuse, poke an eye out. Make: The risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things… Welcome to Make: Online!
Alex Hernandez Photography
For 2010 we had a new addition to our photographers. Alex went above and beyond the call of duty; not only shooting at Maker Faire but also driving our trailer out there! Check him out because his gas and hitch is what made our event possible this year!
http://www.flickr.com/people/tomcatace86/
Kamil J. Krawczyk Photography
Many of the photos from this last year’s event was shot by this fine chap. Have a look at some of his recent projects as he finishes up school at Columbia College this year.
Anne Petersen Photography
Many of our current PS:One photos are courtesy of this fine young lady and even a few on this site as well. A lot of her work has been featured in various publications throughout Chicago so keep an eye out for her.
http://www.flickr.com/people/60258967@N00/