In May, nearly 500 people attended a ChangeMaker Faire at Amana Academy. The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness coincided聽with Georgia STEM Day. It was the first event of its kind in the city of Alpharetta and was part science fair, part county fair and something 
entirely new. The all-ages聽gathering included聽tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. The event was a celebration of the Maker Movement, a national movement that consists of individuals with diverse skill sets who create sophisticated devices, gadgets, technology products and more.
Those attending the inaugural event had the opportunity to participate in STEM and STEAM-related activities such as Geocaching in Willis Park and hands-on building inside a STEAM truck run by Community Guilds, an Atlanta nonprofit. They also learned from a variety of 鈥渕akers鈥� who showcased new technologies and experiment across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. 鈥淢akers鈥� at the event included Amana students in grades K-8, Roswell Fire Labs, Geekspace Gwinnett, Buttercup STEAM Camp, and Team O.S.C.A.R from Roswell High.
