Month: November 2022


3D Printed Catapult ENGR1000 Project

In the OPIM Innovate lab, I was able to create a catapult for a project in my ENGR1000 class. OPIM Innovate has all of the resources necessary to prototype, print, and assemble a project such as this. The necessary Solidworks skills I used for this project can be learned through the Tech Tracks that the lab offers. The 3D printers available in the lab are also great to test out your prototype in the real world. While my first design for the project worked out on paper, I was able to make improvements to it by seeing the real physical thing after printing it out on the Prusa MK3. OPIM Innovate is a great space with a lot of tools along with very helpful and informative staff to help increase your knowledge.

Submitted by: Anthony Prior

 



The Art of Cryptography

Overview

Presenter: Yasin Balogou

Thursday November 3rd, 2022 in BUSN 391

4:30 - 5:30pm

Students received a crash course in cryptography, learning how to implement famous cryptosystems, asymmetric cryptography and its role in blockchain wallets, and hashing.

Topics include: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Programming


The Basics of 3D Modeling

Overview

Presenter: Audrey Larson

Wednesday October 26th, 2022 in BUSN 391

2:00 - 3:00pm

Students learned how to 3D model an objects and learned how to prepare their design to be 3D printed. Students walk away with the skills to make basic shapes and designs.

Topics include: 3D Tech


Creating Games with Amazon Alexa

Overview

Presenter: Annabel Terry

Monday October 17th, 2022 in BUSN 391

5:30 - 6:30pm

Students learned about IoT and all of its applications in the real world. Students also explored the various commands of Alexa and how to make your home a smart home. They learned how to make a customized Alexa game using VoiceFlow.

Topics include: IoT, Software / App Development


Video Game Design with Python

Overview

Presenter: Mariah Donahue

Wednesday October 12th, 2022 in BUSN 391

3:30 - 4:30pm

Students learned Python fundamentals to develop their own basic game through an interactive programming tutorial. Attendees also acquired basic programming skills involving collaboration and further application of Python fundamentals.

Topics include: Programming




Intro 2 h4cking: Web-app exploitation

Overview

Presenter: Nicolas Michel

Wednesday September 21st, 2022 in BUSN 391

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Students leanred basic web app exploitation skills and put them to use by attacking a vulnerable demo site. Students  learned basic SQL injection attacks, cross site scripting, and how to break a user authentication service.

Topics include: Programming, Cybersecurity

 


NFT Development

Overview

Presenter: Alexandria Arena

Friday April 29th in BUSN 391

2:30 - 4:00pm

This skillshare introduced participants to the concept of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Students learned about basic process of how NFTs are minted and then they were tasked to come up a small project that will work on. It covered exactly how the blockchain process works, a showcase with minted NFTs and then having students research the application and values of the market.

Topic include: Smart Tech