Rube Makers of Northern California

Rube Goldberg Challenge - Creativity in Motion

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Sean Ward is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
October 18
Rajeev updated their profile
October 15
Rajeev is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
October 15
Yes, found a brilliant teacher/scientist who led the kids in creating a contraption that opened the garage door (the garage was our workshop. She's in San Francisco. Contact me with your contact info and I can forward it to her if you like. Gunnar...
September 21
Any news about this idea? I'd like to know if you were able to do it. Father of a 7 year old, Roger
September 21
Maria Valenti Barone is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
August 31
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Deb Jue updated their profile
July 18
Deb Jue is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
July 18
Gunnar Madsen added a blog post
Our son LOVES Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. For his birthday this year (he's turning 7), he wants to have what he calls a "Wacky Contraption Camp" birthday party, where kids can build their own wacky contraptions and take them home. We've buil...
July 17
Gunnar Madsen is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
July 17
Mika Gustavson is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
June 20
Roger Evans updated their profile photo
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Roger Evans updated their profile
June 17
Roger Evans is now a member of Rube Makers of Northern California
June 17
I'll be there anyway with the steampunk contingent again, so I might as well build something. :)
June 11

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  • Sean Ward
  • Rajeev
  • Maria Valenti Barone
  • Dan Taglia
  • Morten Wang
  • Gunnar Madsen
  • KronoNaut
  • Jill at playingatlearning
  • Jen Thomas
  • Roger Evans
  • Gaili Jensen
  • Mark Edelman
  • Deb Jue
  • Mika Gustavson
  • Noah Marriott

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Gaili Jensen

Why need a dissertation sample? Did it really help?

Most students are “first timers” and need thorough and expert guidance from someone skilled. What’s more, teachers may not be available to the students all the time, and in fact, may have even less time at the end of the semester. dissertations sample can be a blessing for students because most students are not familiar with the writing and formatting skills of thesis research and writing. dissertation sample can be used… Continue

Posted by Gaili Jensen on October 25, 2009 at 11:22pm

Gunnar Madsen

Contraption Expert for our son's birthday party?

Our son LOVES Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. For his birthday this year (he's turning 7), he wants to have what he calls a "Wacky Contraption Camp" birthday party, where kids can build their own wacky contraptions and take them home. We've built several contraptions at home, using marble races, dominoes, strings, pulleys, tinker toys, etc. to accomplish tasks such as breaking a graham cracker into pieces, adding ice to a glass of water, and so on. We're looking for someone who would know how… Continue

Posted by Gunnar Madsen on July 17, 2009 at 1:05pm — 2 Comments

KronoNaut

Location?

Do you need to reside in N. Ca to participate?

Posted by KronoNaut on June 6, 2009 at 5:44pm — 3 Comments

Jill at playingatlearning

Rule Clarification - toy

Wanted to clarify that if you have a toy laying around that was a commercially available toy, you do not have to check that it is still being sold.

So, the 4th line should read:
Materials used in machine must be from current commercially available toys [addition] or toys that were commercially available at one time.

Posted by Jill at playingatlearning on June 5, 2009 at 8:00am

Jill at playingatlearning

Poster Contest

We would like to have a poster (up to 11" x 17") to highlight and promote our 2010 Rube Goldberg Challenge! Submit your entry via a reply to this Blog post. Deadline is December 31st! We will figure out a way to vote for the community favorite.

Posted by Jill at playingatlearning on June 1, 2009 at 8:00am

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