The Robot and I wore red.

Here are some highlights from World Maker Faire New York 2013:

• More than 75,000 attendees visited the event — an increase of 36% over 2012
• Over 650 makers and presenters shared their projects, inventions, and creations
• More than 38% of makers were first-time exhibitors
• 56% of attendees were first-time visitors to the Faire
• U.S. attendees came from 46 of the 50 states; others represented 40 countries from across the globe
• More than 750 students and 100 teachers visited World Maker Faire onThursday, September 19, for Education Day and the Teachers meet-up to learn more about making and to witness the inner workings involved in creating World Maker Faire
• New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed the second annual “Maker Week,” September 16-20, in honor of World Maker Faire
• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) announced new legislation to create a grant program supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) proficiency for girls, minorities, and economically disadvantaged youth
• World Maker Faire saw a 60% increase in cardboard diversion and 35% increase in diverted food waste compost collected through the efforts of GrowNYC, Build It Green!NYC, and NYC Compost Project Local Organics Recovery Program (a program hosted by Build It Green!NYC). Build it Green!NYC also arranged to haul away leftover materials and structures from the Faire exhibits. Overall 11,057 lbs of items were diverted from the landfill this year.