Previous Workshops

Take your Robot on a Safari

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Presenter: Elena Mezack and Sophia Hatzis

Thursday February 8th, 2024

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Come learn how to code a VEX IQ robot to go through many different obstacles. Students will learn about block coding, sensors, and interactive commands related to programming and robotics.

Topics Include: Applied Tech

Create Your Own Custom 3D Printed Keychain

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Presenter: Abhinav Baral and Elena Mezack

Thursday November 2nd, 2023

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Students will learn the basics of 3D printing using SolidWorks, creating key chains utilizing the SolidWorks software to design unique pieces. Students will go through a step by step process to understand the steps needed to create and prepare their prints for the actual 3D printing.

Topics Include: 3D Tech

Cloud Gardens

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Presenter: Lucy Ledesma and Jason Tyler

Wednesday October 25th, 2023

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Students will create their own automated smart monitoring system to track the health of their plants through the use of circuitry and IOT. By creating a circuit with various sensors and creating an accompanying IOT setup, the students will be able to see all of the important data about their plants in an easy to understand format.

Topics Include: Internet of Things and Eco Innovate

Autonomous Drone Programming

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Presenter: Muneeb Syed and Reis Muccino

Wednesday October 11th, 2023

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Come discover how to create an autonomous flight path using DJI drones. This session will make use of camera vision principles, python, and DJI Tello drones to navigate through an obstacle course.

Topics Include: Applied Tech and Drones

Creating Images with Stable Diffusion AI

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Presenter: Daniel Bokshan and Diego Melendez

Wednesday October 4th, 2023

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Introduction to generating images using Stable Diffusion AI, as seen on social media. Participants will learn about the back end of generative AI technology, as well as the utilize the Stable Diffusion model to create their own images. Come experience the next generation of art!

Topics Include: Artificial Intelligence

Playing Soccer with VEX IQ Robots

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Presenter:  Brennan Giglio

Friday December 2nd, 2022

1:00 - 2:00pm

Students were put into teams to build a VEX IQ robot and play a game of robot soccer. Students learned about active and passive manipulators as well as had the chance to experiment with simple robotics. Participants learned how to program their robots to drive around and compete in head to head soccer matches.

Topics include: Applied Tech, Programming

The Art of Cryptography

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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

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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