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Feb 19 2021

Learn & Create Workshops Announced!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Carol Johnk

 

 

2021 Spring Learn & Create Workshops

All workshops are on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm over Zoom!

Any of the hands-on workshops will have kits available for purchase through the Electronic Shop, so that you be able to do these projects right along with the instructor!  Links for the kits will be in the description for class.  \

Sponsored by: Engineering Electronic Shop, Lichtenberger Engineering Library, IEEE Student Group, and the NEXUS

NEXT WEEK! February 24 – Soldering Basics

  • Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. The two go together like peas and carrots. And, although it is possible to learn about, and build, electronics without needing to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened with this one simple skill. This workshop will focus on doing through-hole soldering.
  • Taught by Jeremy Roszell, Engineering Electronics Shop.
  • If you want to be able to build along in the workshop, 2 variations of kits are available from the Electronics Shop and can be purchased when registering for the workshop. Both kits will include all consumable materials with the difference being one kit includes a soldering iron. The “materials only kit” is $11.45 and the “materials with soldering iron kit” is $67.35. Cost will be applied to your University Bill and made available for pick up in the Engineering Library.
  • Kits must be ordered by Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, so they may be picked up in time for the workshop
  • Begin Registration

March 10 – Build Your Own : 3D Printed Personalized Keychain

  • Want to learn how to use a 3D printer, but not sure how to get started?  Learn the basics of 3D Design and Modeling in this step-by-step workshop to create a personalized 3D Keychain.
  • Participants will customize one of the premade designs and learn how to send the design to the Electronics Shop to be printed!
  • After this workshop, all the custom keychains will be printed and made available for pick-up in the Engineering Library.
  • Begin Registration

 

March 24 – Create Your Own: 2D  PONG Arcade Game

  • Want to learn to create an arcade game? Join us for a fun-filled session on how to develop your own version of the game PONG in Unity.
  • All the links and information you’ll need for you to follow along to and code during the workshop will be provided before the class starts.
  • Taught by Antonio Washington, IEEE Student Group.
  • Download programs before class.
  • View Video at: https://youtu.be/qh5Hwruxi30
  • Begin Registration

 

April 7– Build Your Own : Shake Flashlight

  • How can electricity be generated without batteries? With magnets of course!
  • Isaac Johnson, of the IEEE Student Group, will demonstrate how a magnet and some electrical components can make a simple shake flashlight that never needs batteries!
  • This type of flashlight is great for hiking, camping, or emergency situations. Take away the need for batteries means this flashlight is always ready to go and can last a long time!
  • Begin Registration

 

April 28 – Build Your Own : Hawkeye Desk Light/Night Light

  • Want to make a Hawkeye table night light using only 5 items?
  • You’ll learn how to use sticker LEDs, copper tape, a watch battery, card stock paper, and an acrylic frame in this step-by-step workshop.
  • Begin Registration

 

Be sure to sign up now for these workshops and have fun creating!!


Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak, at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create, Uncategorized
Sep 16 2020

Build Your Own Robot Workshop Postponed

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Carol Johnk

 

Building Your Own: Object Avoiding Robot
Rescheduled for 
Thursday, October 22nd at  3:30 PM

 

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the Build Your Own Object Avoiding Robot workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 22nd at 3:30 PM. 

During this workshop, you will learn to incorporate an Arduino with a range finder senor, wheels, and chassis into a great little object avoiding robot.  This class will include building the robot and programming it. Taught by Issac Johnson, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Group.

Please note that an optional $55 kit is available from the Electronic Shop for purchase before the workshop, if you want to be able to build along! The kits can be purchased when registering for the workshop. The cost will be applied to your U-Bill and will be available to pick up in the Engineering Library.  They must be ordered by October 15th.

You may register here. 

One part of this project is the need to solder a few wires together. There will be a workshop on soldering basics the week before. If you prefer, Jeremy Roszell from the Electronics Shop will (for free) solder the wires together for you.

Two items which will be needed but are NOT in the kit, may be checked out from the Tool Library or they  are available to purchase from Electronic Shop:

  • Soldering Iron
  • Hot glue Gun

If you have questions please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak, at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create, Workshop
Mar 04 2020

Poster Creation! Learn & Create Workshop!

Posted on March 4, 2020January 29, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Poster Creation!
Tuesday, March 10th; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

The Research Open House is coming up on April 2nd! Do you want your poster to stand out? Do you want it to clearly explain your research? Your poster can engage the audience and invite dialogue!

The workshop will help you to think about who the prospective audience is, and what the poster content should be. You’ll also learn about design considerations involved in the layout of a poster. 

Taught by Bree Neyland, Speaker Center.

It is a FREE workshop, but space is limited, so be to register today!! Visit our Learn & Create website to see what workshops are coming up! You don’t want to miss out!!

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create, Workshop
Feb 19 2020

Creating Citations! Learn & Create Workshop

Posted on February 19, 2020February 13, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Creating Citations Quickly & Easily with Endnote
Tuesday, March 3rd; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

 

Please bring your laptop.

You need to write a research paper. You aren’t looking forward to it. You really want a way to make your research and writing more efficient – AND easily create a correctly formatted bibliography. It really is possible! Hard to believe?  Come to this workshop and learn how easily it can be done!

This workshop introduces Endnote, a citation management tool that can help you import, organize, share, and manage your citations and documents. It will also create correctly formatted in-text citations and bibliographies in almost any style — in seconds! 

This workshop will be taught by Marina Zhang, Engineering & Informatics Librarian.

It is a FREE workshop, but space is limited, so be sure to register today!! Visit our Learn & Create website to see what workshops are coming up! You don’t want to miss out!!

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event

 

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create, Resources, Workshop
Feb 19 2020

Learn & Create Standards Workshop!

Posted on February 19, 2020February 13, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Standards: Guides and Regulations for Building and Testing
Tuesday, February 25th; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

 

From medical devices to concrete in walkways,standards are part of our everyday life. This workshop will give you an introduction to standards and specifications. You will learn about standards that are government-mandated as well as voluntary standards. Knowing where to look to find the standards you need will be helpful all through your engineering career!

The library provides access to over 100,000 standards including ASTM, ISO, ADA, NFPA (Fluid), and the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.

This workshop will be taught by Kari Koazk, Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

The workshop is FREE, but space is limited! Register now!
Go to our website to learn about all our free Learn & Create workshops!! 

 

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create, Workshop
Feb 05 2020

Learn & Create Valentine’s Pop-up Card Workshop!

Posted on February 5, 2020January 16, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Creating Pop-up Greeting Cards
Tuesday, February 11th; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

 

 

Valentine’s day is right around the corner! Are you ready?

We can help you impress your friends and family with fun and unique greeting cards!  Learn about paper folding and create your own, unique pop-up card! Learn to create them and you can make special cards for every occasion!

This workshop will be taught by Deanne Wortman, NEXUS.

This workshop is FREE, but space is limited – register now!!

 

Check our webpage to explore the upcoming classes! We have a variety of classes designed to be successful in your college career, and to try things you haven’t tried before! Don’t miss out!!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create
Jan 29 2020

Learn & Create! Surface Mount Soldering Basics!

Posted on January 29, 2020January 15, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Soldering Basics – Surface Mount
Tuesday, February 4th; 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. Although it is possible to learn about – and build – electronics without the need to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened up with this one simple skill. This workshop will focus on learning surface mount soldering. 

Jeremy Roszell, Electronics Electronics Shop, will be teach this workshop.

This workshop is FREE but space is limited – be sure to register now!
Check the Learn & Create webpage for more information on all the workshops coming up!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create
Jan 21 2020

1st Learn & Create Workshop! Through-Hole Soldering Basics

Posted on January 21, 2020January 15, 2020 by Carol Johnk

Soldering Basics – Through Hole

Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. Although it is possible to learn about – and build – electronics without the need to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened up with this one simple skill. This class will focus on learning Through Hole soldering.

Jeremy Roszell, Engineering Electronics Shop, will be teaching this workshop.

This is a FREE workshop, but space is limited! Be sure to register today!!

This is the first class for the spring semester, be sure to visit the Learn & Create webpage for more information on all the upcoming workshops! You don’t want to miss out!

Soldering Basics – Through Hole
Tuesday, January 28th; 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted in Blog, Learn & Create
Nov 27 2019

Create Your Own Pop-up Greeting Cards – Learn & Create Workshop!

Posted on November 27, 2019September 12, 2019 by Carol Johnk

Creating Pop-up Greeting Cards
Tuesday, December 3rd; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

 

The holiday season is coming up quickly! Want to impress your friends and family with fun and unique greeting cards?  Learn about paper folding and create your own, unique pop-up card! Explore the possibility of adding lights to your card!

This workshop will be taught by Deanne Wortman, NEXUS.

This workshop is FREE, but space is limited – register now!!

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Posted in Blog, Learn & Create
Nov 13 2019

Learn & Create Workshop – Arduino Piano!

Posted on November 13, 2019September 12, 2019 by Carol Johnk

Arduino Piano
Tuesday, November 19th; 5:00 PM
Engineering Library Creative Space

 

Learn to create a your own mini piano!

Learn all the steps to make your own mini piano using an Arduino and circuit board.  This lightweight keyboard allows you to play an octave of notes using capacitive touch, no strings or hammers required! This workshop will walk through the basic programming and ways to personalize the keyboard. 

This workshop will be taught by Jeremy Roszell, Engineering Electronics Shop.

This workshop is FREE, but class size limited, so register today!! Check our website for information on our upcoming workshop – Creating Pop-up Greeting Cards! 

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

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