April MakerEd Meetup

April 2026

This meetup featured tours of several repurposed makerspaces, each showcasing a unique approach to supporting student learning. edm8ker also shared a session on "Beyond the Prototype," followed by a hands-on activity that challenged educators to design with intention. Participants also learned about SJI's lower-secondary badging pathways to develop maker skills.

March MakerEd Meetup

March 2026

Our March meetup focused on connecting educators through shared experiences and conversations around maker-centered learning. Participants exchanged ideas, explored emerging practices, and discussed how hands-on learning can be integrated meaningfully across different educational contexts.

February MakerEd Meetup

February 2026

Educators came together to explore sustainability and repair culture in action. Participants toured the Climate Adaptation Lab, discussed the key components of meaningful maker programs, learned from repair@school initiatives, and gained hands-on experience converting a 2-pin plug into a 3-pin plug, building practical skills that can be brought back to the classroom.

Singapore Sustainability Hackathon

April 2026

Over three action-packed days, students took on real-world sustainability challenges through a design thinking hackathon organized by edm8ker in partnership with DSG Council and EB Impact. Participants researched issues within their communities, developed innovative solutions with support from mentors and facilitators, and pitched their ideas to industry representatives.

TSYF Challenge 2026

April 2026

Edm8ker celebrated student teams from the EB Impact Hackathon as they showcased innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges at the OCBC TSYF Challenge 2026. Congratulations to Sprout Squad (Champion) and VoltWalk (Finalist) for their outstanding achievements.

Hyogo Partnership

December 2025

edm8ker and Hyogo University of Teacher Education are partnering to reimagine teacher education through human-centered, hands-on STEAM learning that empowers educators to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

FETC

January 2026

Maker Education Learning Journey for Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School

November 2026

Students at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School prototyped Braille keychains using 3D printing, laser-cut their own Da Vinci bridges, explored Inkscape, and experienced first-hand how maker activities build empathy, creativity, and resilience in students.

Maker Workshop

November 2025

Mass Maker Workshop at Hougang Primary School brought together 200 Primary 2 students (7–8 years old) — all working in one hall on a single real-world problem: How can we use wind energy to lift objects?

Singapore MakerEd Meet-Up

December 2025

A community MakerEd meet-up over the holiday season, where families, educators, and learners came together for hands-on projects like light-up diorama key holders and other Maker activities.

A STEM-Powered PD Session at Yuhua Primary

November 2025

Teachers left with practical ways to adapt the wind-powered challenge to their subjects, supporting STEM integration, creative learning, and applied design thinking in their classrooms.

July MakerEd Meetup

July 2025

Hosted at Waterway Primary School, this educator-focused session convened Singapore-based teachers to exchange best practices, tour a local makerspace, and engage in collaborative, hands-on making aligned with classroom learning.

Company of Good Conferment 2025

July 2025

We were recognized as a Company of Good “1 Heart” organization, awarded for our commitment to purpose-driven business, community impact, and sustainability in Singapore. We were honored to have Kenny Soh represent us for this prestigious award.

TSYF Masterclass

July 2025

Hosted in partnership with The Sustainable Youth Festival (TSYF), this free online masterclass equipped secondary and post-secondary students with innovation tools—including SWOT analysis, PESTLE frameworks, and market validation—to transform sustainability concepts into real-world community projects.

Cambridge Harvard Summer Academy Summer Program

June 2025

At the Cambridge–Harvard Summer Academy (CHSA), edm8ker supported a month-long program where middle school students explored STEM through Makercart and AI for Youth. Students engaged in hands-on projects that combined coding, design, and real-world problem solving, helping them build both technical skills and creative confidence.

TCEA 2025 Conference

February 2025

edm8ker shared hands-on maker education strategies, demonstrating practical ways educators can integrate emerging STEM trends into classroom teaching.

ISTE 2025

June 2025

Teamed up with Intel SFI, Maker Maven, and global educators to spotlight equitable AI integration, sustainable tools, and community-centered learning—empowering teachers to drive innovation with intention.

EdCon Cyber.org 2025

June 2025

Terence Tan, US GM for edm8ker and Dr. Rehana Mohamed both explored the role of purposeful making in student-led learning through hands-on demos and innovation-focused discussions.

edm8ker at the UNHQ

May 2025

At the 10th STI Forum at UNHQ, our US GM Terence Tan joined global leaders to champion AI capacity-building and hands-on STEM learning. With partners Adebusuyi and Joshua Berglan, we explored bringing Eddy to learners across the Global South.

AoPS Lexington x edm8ker

May 2025

We partnered with AoPS to bring hands-on EdTech activities to Lexington learners, where students used AI-powered tools to ideate, prototype, and present real-world solutions.

Harvard CES

April 2025

Isminur Yilar, AI Strategist at edm8ker, presented on the intersection of global education innovation and sustainable learning practices, emphasizing how maker-centered EdTech tools can support equity and access in classrooms worldwide

The Elizabeth Peabody House Open House

January 2025

Isminur Yilar, AI Strategist at edm8ker led interactive maker workshops, showcasing STEM tools and engaging Boston's young learners and educators in meaningful, creative activities.

BETT 2025

January 2025

Margaret Purdue, Terence Tan, edm8ker's US GM, and a few others showcased AI-powered learning tools with Intel SFI, highlighting how EdTech can personalize and enhance education globally.

BNT 2025

December 2024

Terence Tan, edm8ker's US GM gave a presentation centered on sustainable education and STEM at the Boston New Tech conference, where he spotlighted green innovation and future-ready classroom practices.

Harvard Gifted Education Symposium

November 2024

Terrence Tan, edm8ker's US GM and Isminur Yilar, edm8ker's AI Strategist participated in insightful discussions on accelerating gifted learners through personalized, tech-integrated education strategies that promote deeper thinking and creative exploration through the use of a Makercart Activity - the makerbot.

MakerFaire Rochester

November 2024

We brought the Makercart and EdTech Studios to life through vibrant, project-based demos, sparking excitement around purposeful making and sustainable design in K–12 learning environments.

MA STEM Faire

October 2024

Terrence Tan, edm8ker's US GM and Isminur Yilar, edm8ker's AI Strategist showcased student-driven innovation and AI-powered EdTech tools with interactive demos that engaged families, educators, and industry leaders in the spirit of hands-on STEM exploration.

Japan Expansion Visit

October 2024

Pin Qi Lee, edm8ker's COO and Chief Learning Officer, facilitated international collaboration by exploring maker-centered, AI-enhanced learning within Japan’s education landscape through a fun escape room game.

China-US Maker Competition

August 2024

edm8ker organized the US division semifinals alongside Intel and China's Ministry of Education, guiding international student teams through innovative maker-based projects and cross-cultural collaboration.