The BOM: Engineering a Path Forward
Episode 36: Open Source and Education with David Cuartielles
August 8, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
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The co-founder of Arduino explains why open source and education are stuck in a catch-22.
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In this episode
- How open source creates a tension between sharing freely and sustaining a project
- What it looks like to be thrown into teaching and find your footing
- How to keep technical education relevant as technology keeps changing
- The philosophy behind democratizing hardware and STEM learning worldwide
About this episode
This was my interview with David Cuartielles, co-found of Arduino, Cuartielles has been an active advocate for open-source technology and has contributed to various projects focused on education, interactive installations, and creativity in the technology domain. He has been involved in initiatives that aim to democratize technology and promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education worldwide.We talked about his journey as an educator and the catch-22 of open source, his experience in being thrown into teaching and finding his path within it, and maintaining education relevant.
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About The BOM: Engineering a Path Forward
The BOM (or “bill of materials”) is a weekly Supplyframe DesignLab Podcast hosted by Head of Design & Partnerships Majenta Strongheart.
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