RSSMaker Faire Austin 2007
Art of the Catapult
Maker Stage , Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Author of "Backyard Ballistics" and "Art of the Catapult", Bill Gurstelle offers a historical and technological review of the catapult as well as a preview of the day's King of Fling contest.
Web site: http://www.backyard-ballistics.com/
Topic(s): Engineering
Tags: ballistics catapult king+of+fling fling
About the Maker(s)
Bill Gurstelle
William Gurstelle is a Make Magazine contributing editor, best-selling author, and inveterate tinkerer. His popular books capture the spirit of fun and excitement that permeates the world of science and technology. Bill’s books include Backyard Ballistics, Whoosh Boom Splat!, Adventures from the Technology Underground, and The Art of the Catapult. A well-known speaker, his talks explore the creativity, innovation, and camaraderie that can transform plain science into radical, technological self-expression.
http://www.williamgurstelle.com/
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