Let’s make masks!
A science, art and civic engagement workshop for kids!
The workshop has passed, but you can watch the video here!
Make your own mask and learn about science
In this online workshop, distinguished research scientist and co-founder of #Masks4All, Jeremy Howard, will explain the science behind why wearing masks helps stop the spread of Covid-19.
He’ll also lead a conversation about civic responsibility and why taking actions to help others helps make communities strong.
In the workshop, children will learn to make their own masks using an old t-shirt and transform them into beautiful pieces of art and self-expression using their favorite art supplies.
At the end of the workshop, kids can keep their masks or donate them hospitals and essential workers. We’ll be featuring pictures of the kids masks on twitter, facebook and instagram to inspire others!
We recommend children under 6 be accompanied by an adult. Please not the workshop will be recorded and may be distributed to help others learn how to make masks.
Here’s what you’ll need
Paper towel mask:
- 2 rubber bands
- Stapler
- Aluminum foil
- Scissors
- Kitchen paper towel (e.g. Bounty)
T shirt mask (recommended):
- One old t shirt to cut up
- Scissors (good enough to cut t shirt)
- Safety pin
Testing equipment:
- Fine mist spray bottle
- Water
Optional decorations (bring your favorites):
-lace
-beads
-buttons
-sequins
-fabric paint
-sharpies
-other ideas? get creative!
Jeremy Howard
Jeremy Howard is an entrepreneur, business strategist, developer, and educator. Jeremy is a founding researcher at fast.ai, a research institute dedicated to making deep learning more accessible. He is also a faculty member at the University of San Francisco, and is Chief Scientist at platform.ai.
Previously, Jeremy was the founding CEO Enlitic, which was the first company to apply deep learning to medicine, and was selected as one of the world’s top 50 smartest companies by MIT Tech Review two years running. He was the President and Chief Scientist of the data science platform Kaggle, where he was the top ranked participant in international machine learning competitions 2 years running. He was the founding CEO of two successful Australian startups (FastMail, and Optimal Decisions Group–purchased by Lexis-Nexis). Before that, he spent 8 years in management consulting, at McKinsey & Co, and AT Kearney. Jeremy has invested in, mentored, and advised many startups, and contributed to many open source projects.
He has many television and other video appearances, including as a regular guest on Australia’s highest-rated breakfast news program, a popular talk on TED.com, and data science and web development tutorials and discussions.