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MNNews Today: Students rocketing their way into Kids in Space program. June 2024.
ABC Radio: Kids in Space NSW Winners. June 2024.
ABC Radio: Kids in Space Newcastle Finals. June 2024.
The Chronicle: Maryvale State School wins Kids in Space Queensland finals in Toowoomba. June 2024
NT News: Kids in Space: NT schools exchange ideas, innovations amid STEM frenzy. June 2024
3D Natives: Top 3D Software For Beginners. February 2024.
All 3DP: The Best 3D Modeling Apps in 2024 (iPad & Android). February 2024
We Are SA: Regional SA school wins Industry Award at Kids in Space finals. November 2023
BTN TV: Kids in Space. November 2023.
ABC TV. Kids in Space Finals. October 30, 2023
The Murray Valley Standard: Preparing for our future. 19th August, 2023.
ABC Radio: Kids in Space. 2nd August 2023.
WIN News Canberra: Kids in Space. July 30th, 2023
RiotACT: The future is now: national program preps ACT’s next generation for growing space industry. 30th July 2023.
The Canberra Times: Canberra students showcase 3D printed designs for Kids in Space program. July 28, 2023.
2CC Radio: Kids in Space. 30th July 2023.
ABC Radio Adelaide: Kids in Space. July 4, 2023.
Fleurieu News: Space education program inspires students to look to the stars. July 17th 2023.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times: Ready for Liftoff. July 11th 2023.
The Mercury: Designs Are Out of This World. June 29th 2023.
WIN News TV: Kids in Space. June 27, 2023.
Behind The News TV Newsbreak: Kids in Space. June 16, 2023.
Channel 7. Space Challenge . Aired June 13, 2023.
Channel 9: Kids in Space. Aired June 13th, 2023.
ABC SA TV: Kids in Space. Aired June 16, 2023
ABC NT TV: Kids in Space. Aired June 16, 2023.
ABC: NT students from Nganambala, Gunbalanya tackle community problems using space-inspired technology. June 16 2023.
Smart Company: Why online learning can help advance gender equity in the digital world. March 2023.
Australian Manufacturing News: Educational space program takes off from Adelaide. March 2023.
I Create I Learn: 3D Printer Certification. March 2023.
3D Natives: Top 12 Best 3D Software For Beginners. February 2023.
I Create I Learn: Mentoring …. 3D, Glowforge, Makers Empire, and More. January 2023.
I Create I Learn: Making a Difference with Makers Empire, 3D Printing, and Glowforge. January 2023.
The Australian: They go mad for it. December 2022.
I Create I Learn: Makers Empire Tutorials and Mentoring (Grade 7): November 2022.
I Create I Learn: 3D Printing and Design – Mentoring (Grade 7). November 2022.
NT News: Bright minds dreaming big: How 3D printing is uniting schools. October 2022
Broadway World: Monsters Take Over Children’s Artspace At Adelaide Festival Centre. October 2022.
I Create I Learn: 3D Printing and Mentoring Final Prints (Grade 8). October 2022
InDaily: 3D-printed spinal implants set for SA production. September 2022.
ABC News: Regional STEM students solving water waste with 3D printing and a little imagination. August 2022
The Educator: Gamified education keeps kids connected to STEM. August 2022.
WIN News: Students Learn to Create Machines Using 3D Printers. August 2022.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times: Local students make a splash. August 2022.
CESA: Catholic students excel in SA Water’s new education program. August 2022.
Inside Water: New sustainable water management program in SA. August 2022.
The Verona Press: Bubble teamed: Savanna Oaks and Stoner Prairie students collaborate on bubble wand making. June 2022.
InDaily: Briefcase: Business snippets from around South Australia. June 2022.
SatNews: Australian educational space program takes off. June 2022.
All3DP: Teacher’s Guide to 3D Printing Curriculum. May 2022.
Education HQ: Qld launches new school STEM program to address ‘critical’ skills gap. March 2022
InDaily: Bushfire support charity expands educational program. March 2023.
Make Use Of: The 6 Best Child-Friendly CAD Tools to Get Kids Started on 3D Design. January 2022
Create Education: Accessible 3D software for the young. December 2021.
The Advertiser: SA students present unique solutions to help bushfire affected families as part of statewide pilot program. December 2021.
All 3DP: CAD for Kids: Best 3D Modeling Software for Children. November 2021.
VTV7 IFO Nightly Show: Our Learning Styles Have Changed. October 2021.
Port Lincoln Times: Port Lincoln schools take part in bushfire pilot program. October 2021.
The Advertiser: Facing Fire with Facts Eases Fear. October 2021
InDaily: Briefcase Business Snippets. October 2021.
3D Printing Spot: 3D Printing for Kids: A Parents Guide. September 2021.
The Advertiser: SA entrepreneurs capturing global attention. July 2021.
I Create, I Learn: Bubble Fest 7B and Scanlon Kinders. April 2021.
Australian Financial Review: Pandemic delivers lessons in online learning. April 2021.
NSW Government: Getting more from Markerspaces -Integrated STEAM and transdisciplinary approaches to Project Based Learning. September 2021.
I Heart STEAM: Design Thinking in the Classroom: A System for Bettering your Students. March 2021
Digital Creativity & Learning: Week 3 – Design Thinking. March 2021.
I Create, I Learn: Quarter Recap – A Year to Remember. March 2021.
The Advertiser: Hamish Edwards, Nathan Woodrow among SA’s young entrepreneurs making their mark. March 2021.
River Reporter: ‘3-D printing a ‘big hit’ at RJK’ and more education news. March 2021.
Technology Decisions: Funding for SA software co a win for students. March 2021.
My Tech Classroom: 3D Printing Projects & Tips. March 2021
ICreate, I Learn: Anime, Tinkercad, and 3D Design. March 2021.
ICreate, I Learn: Pig the Pug STEM Story by Jessica. March 2021.
ICreate, I Learn: Mister Seahorse STEM Story by Molly with Makers Empire. February 2021.
ICreate, I Learn: My New Friend STEM Story by Parker. January 2020.
ICreate, I Learn: Makers Empire Design Challenges. December 2020.
Minecraft Education: Indigenous students mix traditional knowledge and modern technology to envision a different world. November 2020.
EdApp: Collaborative Learning Solutions. November 2020.
The Advertiser: Makers Empire develops a free 3D learning course for kids. November 2020.
The Courier Mail: Makers Empire develops a free 3D learning course for kids. November 2020.
The Herald Sun: Makers Empire develops a free 3D learning course for kids. November 2020.
Microsoft: Indigenous students mix traditional knowledge and modern technology. November 2020.
I Create, I Learn: Duck on a Bike STEM story. November 2020.
I Create, I Learn: Pete the Cat STEM story. November 2020.
NCIE: Australian’s first NAIDOC Minecraft Education Challenge. November 2020.
School News: Carlingford West Public Schools Creates 3D Printing Hub. November 2020.
ICreateILearn: STEM Stories. October 2020.
Alkhaljee: Sharjah Children improves the skills of its employees in using technology. September 2020.
Tech Notes: THE BIG LIST OF REMOTE LEARNING STEAM RESOURCES. August 2020.
Beyond8: Best tools for student teacher collaboration. August 2020.
BitAI: Best Homeschooling Apps and Tools to Educate Kids! August 2020.
Planeteers: STEAM Learning Resources.
National SchoolChoice Week: Parent resources during Coronavirus.
3D Printing Spot: 3D Printing for Kids: A Parents Guide. July 2020.
EdTech Digest: Makers Empire. July 2020.
Digital Creativity and Learning: Design Based Thinking and 3D Printing. June 2020.
E-School News: 8 STEM learning challenges students can do at home. May 2020.
Eduporium: Distance Learning Resources. May 2020.
Unesco: Essential SEL Resources: COVID-19
Shapeways: Educational Resources for Students 3D Printing from Home. April 2020.
Invest Foresight: Global tech for remote teaching. April 2018.
The Lead: Global tech freed up for remote teaching. April 2020.
All3DP: CAD for Kids: Best 3D Modeling Software for Children. March 2020.
Commonsense Education: Digital resources for school makerspaces. March 2020.
Vivify: Top Take-Home STEM Resources for School Closings. March 2020.
Shake Up Learning: 70+ Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom. March 2020.
ICreateILearn: Makers Empire. February 2020.

Garage: Edtech accelerator EduSpaze picks 9 startups as its first cohort. February 2020.
Deal Street Asia: Eduspaze unveils first cohort. February 2020.
Business Times: Edtech accelerator EduSpaze picks 9 startups as its first cohort. February 2020.
Startland News: From KC to Down Under, expanded LEANLAB attracts education innovators to latest fellowship. September 2019
Ed Tech Magazine: Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. June 2019.
Fupping: Teachers’ 7 Blogs to Improve at Molding Young Minds. May 2019.
I Create I Learn: Bubble Wands … Understanding and Creating with Makers Empire. May 2019.
Brand SA: Makers Empire Takes 3D Design Printing Education World. May 2019.
Brian Aspinall: When MakerEd and Community Connect. May 2019
Global Market Insights | New Report on 3D Printing in Education Market to Register Impressive Growth of 16% by 2027 | Key Players – 3D Systems, Makers Empire, Stratasys Ltd, and ENVISIONTEC. May 2019.
Expect The Miraculous: First Grade 3D Jewelry Design with Makers Empire. April 2019.
Thrive Global: Big Ideas: “Engage many more girls in STEM with 3D printing and design” with Jon Soong, CEO of Makers Empire. March 2019.
I Create I Learn. Bubble Wand Testing with Makers Empire. April 2019.
Shake Up Learning: 60+ Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom. March 2019.
West Coast Sentinel: Wudinna Area School student Shannon Sparrow recognised. February 2019
Mr Kemp: Top 10 EdTech Tools for Teaching and Learning in 2019. February 2019.
The Sector: Mini Makers Use STEM to Solve Real-Life Problems Through Design. January 2019.
Southern Cross News: Giving Peace a Chance. January 2019.
Common Sense Education: Best Design Thinking Tools for Students. January 2019.
CTV Morning Live (TV): 3D Printed Ornaments for the IWK Foundation. December 2018.
Commonsense Education: Best EdTech of 2018. December 2018.
Fajer Humoud: The Use of 3D Printing in Classrooms. December 2018.
Connect Verona: Global Pals. December 2018.
Commonsense Education: Best Student Collaboration Tools. December 2018.
Naracoorte Herald: Designers help student team bring the Caves Nature Playground to life. December 2018.
E-School News: 9 Ways Schools can Make Better Makerspaces. December 2018.
The West Coast Sentinel: Wudinna students get creative with 3D printing project. December 2018.
Southern Cross News (TV): Printing Power. November 2018.
10 News First (TV): Pitch a Prince. November 2018.
The Advertiser: 13 SA startups have pitched their ideas to the Duke of York. November 2018
World of 3D Printing Magazine: Australische Studie zeigt die Vorteile von 3D-Druckern in Grundschulen für Kinder. November 2018.
Your Money (TV): Makers Empire. November 2018.
The Educator Australia: New study highlights impact of makerspaces in schools. November 2018.
EdTechMagazine: 3D Printing Highly Effective for Building Creative Skills in K–12. November 2018.
3D Print Of week:3D打印可以提高小学的设计思维能力. November 2018.
The STEAM report: Organising chaos works for makerspaces. November 2018
Reader’s Digest: 20 Coolest Things Made with a 3D Printer. November 2018.
The Educator: New study highlights impact of makerspaces in schools. November 2018
3D Magazine: Australian Study Shows Benefits of 3D Printers in Elementary Schools for Children. October 2018
3D Natives: How can students and teachers benefit from 3D printing. October 2018.
3Ders: Study shows 3D printing could enhance Design Thinking and creativity in primary schools. October 2018.
Education Matters: Impact of makerspaces for primary students. October 2018.
The Daily News: Thinking in 3D. October 2018.
3D Printing Industry. Study shows 3D printing improves design thinking skills. October 2018.
The Advertiser/Perth Now: Adelaide educational technology company Makers Empire makes its way into UAE schools. October 2018.
3D Printing Industry: 3D Printing News Sliced. October 2018.
3D Print. 3D Printing News Briefs. October 2018.
Iron Mountain Daily News. Thinking in 3D. October 2018.
Start Up Daily: Australian 3D technology to help UAE teach 21st Century skills. October 2018.
The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘It was amazing’: How 3D printers taught kindy kids to take risks. October 2018.
CityMag: Shane Creek on the power of the money. October 2018.
3D Printing Industry: 3D Printing News Sliced. October 2018.
Fairfield Citizen: Community Postings. October 2018.
PD Models. 3D Printing and Schools. October 2018
Info 287. Emerging Technology Planning. October 2018.
morgen-filament: 3D Printing News Briefs – Perfect 3D Printing. October 2018.
3D Printing.com: 3D Printing News Briefs. October 2018.
The Lead: Australian 3D technology to help UAE teach 21st Century skills. October 2018.
The Advertiser: Revealing the Face of Some of Our Most Amazing Minds. September 2018.
Australian Financial Review: AI, VR and fintech in focus as Microsoft takes on its first Aussie start-ups. September 2018.
CRN Australia: Microsoft reveals first batch of startups in Sydney ScaleUp program. September 2018.
Australian AntHill: Microsoft Welcomes 14 Starts Ups to Its Debut Sydney Scaleup Program. September 2018.
Ed Tech Magazine: 4 Steps to Create a Strong 3D Printing Program. September 2018.
The Tech Edvocate: How to Use 3D Printing in Reading Class. September 2018
The Tech Edvocate: How to Use 3D Printing in English Class. September 2018.
The Tech Edvocate: How to Use 3D Printing in STEM Class. September 2018.
The Tech Edvocate: How to Use 3D Printing in Social Studies Class. September 2018.
The Naracoorte Herald: Naracoorte Children Take the Reins on New Caves Nature Playground. August 2018
Proto.IO: UX Design Principles Experts Use That Will Make Your App Better. July 2018
The Advertiser: Inventions with a new dimension. July 2018.
3D Printing Industry: 3D Printing News. July 2018
Brilliantlabs: 3D Printing Confidence (page 26/27). June 2018.
Computerworld: GE to send more than 100 3D printers to Australian schools June 2018
Loxton News: Students to benefit from North’s new 3D printer June 2018.
techAU: 30,000 students to have access to 3D printing thanks to GE June 2018.
Podbean: A Deep Dive in 3D Printing. 17 March 2018.
The Advertiser: Early support for SA tech start-ups unlocks successes
ICreate ILearn: Prusa MK3, Makers Empire and Student Prints. February 2018.
ICreate ILearn: Makers Empire Designs…. Noland Prints. February 2018.
Startup Smart: SA startup expanding across the globe thanks to 3D printing deal. December 2017.
ICreate ILearn: Makers Empire: Changing Student Access to 3D Design. December 2017.
The Advertiser: Makers Empire wins US Backing. November 2017.
3DPrinting.com: Polar 3D Acquires Interest in Makers Empire to Continue Bringing 3D Printing Technology Education to Schools. November 2017.
Border Chronicle: Mundalla Primary School Student wins Award. November 2017.
3Ders.org: 3D Printing News Round Up. November 2017.
Australian Financial Review: Startups Me3D, Maker’s Empire raise on school 3D printing boom
Yorke Peninsula County Times: Showcasing 3D talent at WMPS. July 2017.
Northern Argus: One of 50 schools to trial curriculum. July 2017.
The Gawler Bunyip: 3D’s creative power
Transcontinental Port August: 3D technology for Port Augusta primary schools
West Coast Sentinel: Miltaburra students embrace 3D technology
Education HQ: Art comes to life in school’s 3D printing project
Naracoorte Herald: South East schools back 3D printing program
Border Chronicle: Mundulla Primary win new 3D printer
5MU: 3D Printers Headed To Local Primary Schools
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: 3 Very Good Apps for Creating and Sharing 3D Models. March 27, 2017.
Jewish Link of New Jersey: Un-garbling tech in the classroom. February 2, 2017.

The Advertiser: Designer Matt Stuckey is spreading a message of happiness. February 7, 2016.
Konstrukter: 12 best 3D CAD modelers (not only) for kids. January 2017.
The Learner’s Way: Learning to learn with a Makerspace. January 8, 2017.
The Australian/The Mercury: Take your business to 30,000 feet. December/January, 2016
Herald Sun/The Mercury/News.com.au/Courier Mail: Time to reflect and plan for the future. December/January, 2016.
Australian Financial Review: South Australia backs rubbish ideas with $1.5 million. 9 November, 2016
CRN: 3D printing industry to double in 2016. 21 October, 2016.
3D Printing Industry: 3D Printing in education grants available. 21 October, 2016.
E Learning Provocateur: A use for 3D Printing in the corporate sector. 6 September, 2016.
Business Australia: Makers Empire – Creating a 3D World. 6 September, 2016.
PwC: P wC invests $2.5m to foster the tech talent of tomorrow. 1 September, 2016.
Australia Unlimited: 3d printing preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow. 25 August, 2016.
3D Printing Industry: Makers Empire unites Australia and Iran. June, 2016
PwC blog: Getting to know initiatives – Makers Empire. 20 June, 2016.
Startup Smart: Six steps to cause disruption in an industry. 14 June, 2016.
The Advertiser: Adelaide company is making its own global 3D printing empire. 31 May 2016.
The Advertiser: MassChallenge to set up base in Adelaide. 21 April, 2016.
The Australian: Get set for world’s biggest start-up accelerator, 20 April, 2016.
Go explore 3D: National Attention On STEM, Maker, and 3D Resources. 19 May, 2016.
3D Software Education: AiTLE, Makers Empire and DTSL Help Students Break Guinness Record. 14 April, 2016.
NBN: 1, 2, 3(D): Printing a new future in classrooms. 10 February, 2016.
The Adelaide Review: Microsoft Innovation Centre. 2016.
Australian Financial Review: Business backs education entrepreneurs to boost maths and science. January 31, 2016
Gov News: South Australia applies 3D printing in 28 schools for $40k. December 2015.
Australian Financial Review:3D printing beats coding for getting girls into STEM: Maker’s Empire co-founder. 17 December, 2015.
Gizmodo: 23 Aussie Schools will soon be learning with 3D printing. 15 December, 2015.
E School News: Students break single-venue learning world record. 3 December, 2015.
In Daily: The Vanguard: Shaping a generation to love maths and science. September 8, 2015.
The City Mag: Empire makers. September 8, 2015.
The Boston Globe: Makers Empire hopes to get kids started in 3-D printing by selling software to schools. 12 August, 2015.
Boss Hunting: 6 Australian Start Ups to Watch. 13 July, 2015
Australian Manufacturing: Makers Empire teams up with Datacom to deliver end-to-end 3D printing to Aussie schools. 1 July, 2015.
StartUp Daily: Adelaide startup Makers Empire partners with Afinia 3D to distribute its learning program across North American schools. 24 June, 2015.
Disruptive Magazine: Afinia 3D and Makers Empire Partner to Serve North American Schools. 22 June, 2015.
Start Up Smart: 3D printing startup Makers Empire to tap into the American education market. 23 June, 2015.
3DPrint: Afinia 3D & Makers Empire Seek to Serve North American Schools with Learning Package. 23 June, 2015.
Learning Journey: 3D on the Horizon. 30 May, 2015.
Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Canberra Times / Brisbane Times: 3D printing enters schools. 3 May, 2015.
Start Up Smart: Australia needs to embrace startups or get left behind: 2015 Crossroads report. 20 April 2015.
CRN: Datacom bringing 3D printers to Australian schools. 17 April, 2015.
Start Up Smart: Adelaide startup Makers Empire strikes 3D printing software deal with South Korea. 8 April, 2015.
The Advertiser: Makers Empire’s 3D building blocks in Korea. 8 April, 2015.
3DPrint.com: Makers Empire and GreenComm Sign Partnership Deal to Bring 3D Printing Instruction to South Korean Students. 25 March, 2015.
GovTech – Microsoft Australia news and views: Innovation Overdrive: South Australia showcases it’s influx of emerging start-up talent. 8 March, 2015.
Start Up Smart: Microsoft innovation centre adds to South Australia’s booming tech scene. 6 March, 2015.
The Advertiser: Microsoft’s second Australian innovation centre in SA. 6 March, 2015.
ZDNet: Microsoft launches SA innovation centre to help startups. 5 March, 2015.
PC Market (Hong Kong): Makers Empire 3D Modeling Workshop x Visual Arts Class. 2 March, 2015.
Innovation Bay: Impressive Angel Dinner Pitches Deliver Hope for a Big Year. 25 February, 2015.
The Edgy Malaysia: Makers Empire taking 3D printing to schools. 16 February, 2015.
Sydney Morning Herald: Why can’t this angel get a visa? 9 February, 2015.
In Business South Australia: SouthStart a stunning success. 5 February, 2015.
Start Up Smart: Maker movement inspires start up to develop electronics education. 29 January, 2015.
In Business South Australia: And then there were six. 15 January, 2015.
Business Insider: How 21 Australian Entrepreneurs Will Be Using January To Get Ahead. December 24, 2015
3D Printing Industry: MakerBot-ready apps ready for the 3D printing world. 10 December, 2014.
3D Print Plan: MakerBot-ready apps | explore 3D printing in exciting new ways. 10 December, 2014.
3D Printing from Scratch: Adelaide’s Maker’s Empire 3D printing program to take place in 30 schools all over New York. 1 December, 2014.
Start Up Smart: Adelaide 3D software startup partners with US toy giant. 1 December, 2014.
Start Up Daily: Partnership between Makers Empire and Sphero could mean children are better poised for careers in tech. 28 November, 2014.
3D Printing Industry: Ollie the robot meets Maker’s Empire to enable 3D printing customization. 26 November, 2014.
The Lead: Makers Empire pushes in to Empire State schools. 26 November, 2014.
IWorld: Ollie takes programming and customisation to new levels. 24 November, 2014.
Mashable Australia: Ollie the robot and 3D printing combine to create insane racing machine. 21 November, 2014.
3dPrint.com: Maker’s Empire 3D printing and design program trial to take place in 20-30 New York schools. 14 November, 2014.
Inside 3D Printing: Maker’s Empire child-friendly 3D-printing program selected for N.Y. State pilot test. 13 November, 2014.
Australian Financial Review: Adelaide’s Maker’s Empire to pilot 3D printing program in 30 New York schools. 12 November, 2015.
Education Today: The movement toward Maker Education. Term 4, 2014.
BRW: Adelaide’s Maker’s Empire to pilot 3D printing program in 30 New York schools. 12 November, 20124.
3D Printing Industry: Partnership Down Under brings 3D Printing to classrooms. 8 October, 2014.
CG Trader: Generation of modern engineers: how 3D printing is nurturing kids’ creativity. 16 September, 2014.
Diffusion Science Radio. Makers of every generation. 15 September, 2014. Interview with ME begins at 5 mins 39 seconds.
Echo Two Wells and Districts: Students print in 3D. 10 September, 2014.
EdUKWest: Start Up Profile: Makers Empire. 2 September, 2014.
Electroboard: Electroboards VC on 3D! August 20, 2014.
3d Printing Industry: Maker’s Empire launches 3D printing program for Australian primary schools. July 24, 2014.
Think 3D: Maker’s Empire Ipad App lets anybody to 3D Print. 27 June, 2014.
Oryx: Maker’s empire makes 3D printing accessible to all. 5 June, 2014.
7 News: World’s best teachers call for end of exams. 3 June, 2014.
www.3ders.org: Maker’s Empire’s new 3D design tablet app turns everyone into 3D modellers. 3 June, 2014.
3DPrint.com: Maker’s Empire – new design app allows kids, technophobes to experience magic of 3D printing. 2 June, 2014.
Glam Adelaide: Maker’s Empire makes 3D printing accessible. 2 June, 2014.
3D Printing Industry: Maker’s Empire hopes to make 3D printing easy with tablet app. 29 May, 2014.
Geek in Sydney: Makers Empire introducing primary kids to 3D-printing. 9 April, 2014.
The Advertiser: 3D whiz kids tap into Innovyz. 18 February, 2014.
Education Technology Solutions: Makers Empire makes the world’s easiest to use 3D printing software.