Artifact Classification and Value Promotion in Makerspaces
Poster Number
117
Session Title
Physical Sciences, Math, and Computer Science
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Computer Science & Quantitative Methods
Faculty Mentor
David Wilson, Ph.D.; Johanna Okerlund, B.S.; and Madiha Tabassum, B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Abstract
As makerspaces are becoming more prevalent, the artifacts produced within them will have an increasing impact on the world. Thus, determining commonalities in what and why makers are creating is important to the promotion and expansion of communities that partake in socially relevant activities. This study analyzes maker artifacts in an attempt to discover underlying latent themes. Topic modelling by means of LDA is used as the primary tool to conduct the analyses. Additionally, attention is placed on the potential to apply these themes to graphic designs, with the purpose of expanding maker activities and further promoting the central values and ideals of Human Centered Design (HCD).
Recognized with an Award?
Second Place, UNCC REU Poster Presentation, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 2019
Previously Presented/Performed?
UNCC Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Poster Presentation, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 2019; Sixth Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE), Winthrop University, April 2020
Grant Support?
Supported by a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation
Start Date
24-4-2020 12:00 AM
Artifact Classification and Value Promotion in Makerspaces
As makerspaces are becoming more prevalent, the artifacts produced within them will have an increasing impact on the world. Thus, determining commonalities in what and why makers are creating is important to the promotion and expansion of communities that partake in socially relevant activities. This study analyzes maker artifacts in an attempt to discover underlying latent themes. Topic modelling by means of LDA is used as the primary tool to conduct the analyses. Additionally, attention is placed on the potential to apply these themes to graphic designs, with the purpose of expanding maker activities and further promoting the central values and ideals of Human Centered Design (HCD).
