Explore the fourth annual "Student & Community Showcase" at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology...
Learn how to use a vacuum former to make a chocolate bar mold! During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of mold making and its applications. Feel free to stay after to make a mold of your own!
We will be traveling to and hosting a table at the Weisman Art Museum for their monthly study night on Wednesday, March 25 from 5pm-8pm.
The theme is "Social Study: Yes New Friends." In collaboration with the UMN Transfer Student Club and Tau Sigma, this Study Night, hosted by WAM Collective, is basically engineered for new-friend energy. Pull up for free Misfit Coffee, Duck Donuts, laid-back study activities in the Shepherd Room, and board games (nothing fosters friendship like friendly UNO rivalry) in Target Studio. The UMN Black American Student Association brings the R&B vibes from 5–8 PM.
Whether you're using Sketchup, Revit or Rhino, it's easy to see your architectural designs in VR using a tool called Enscape. If you're curious to see this, drop in for ten minutes or the whole hour!
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. We will send a zoom link to students who are registered the day before the workshop.
Public speaking, practicing job interviews, and more: you can do this in virtual reality with Bodyswaps! Come and learn about this innovative tool for interpersonal skills training, available to UMN students, staff and faculty at the Virtual Reality Studio.
What can it teach us about a person to walk in their shoes? Join us for a look at Embodied Labs, a VR app that simulates what it is like to have vision and hearing loss, Alzheimer's Dementia, to go through the dying process, to experience the defining moments of a trans woman's life, or to experience social isolation as an older adult.
Learn how to operate a 3D printer and make your ideas a reality! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the applications and limitations of 3D printing, how to safely and effectively operate a machine, and how to start your very own 3D print! Feel free to stay after to start a project of your own!
Learn how to use a CNC Milling machine to create anything from a wood block cut print to a PCB Circuit Board. During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of CNC Milling, its various applications, and how to make your very own design. Feel free to stay after to complete a project of your own!
Drop in anytime during the hour to learn about Gravity Sketch VR, a 3D modeling program where you sketch in virtual and mixed reality. These sketches can be exported to CAD software, Unity 3D projects or 3D printed. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. We will send a zoom link to students who are registered the day before the workshop.
Learn how to operate a vinyl cutter! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the different use cases of digital cutting machines, how to safely and effectively use them, and how to make your own custom designs! Feel free to stay after to do a project of your own!
We will be traveling to and hosting a table at the Weisman Art Museum for their monthly study night on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6pm.
The theme is WAM Jams. "Wam Jams is back with a specially-tailored Spring Jam to meet you where you’re at and remind you that joy is, in fact, still possible. Bring your friends, your half-finished assignments, or your worn out winter sweater . Leave with a more relaxed nervous system, a full stomach, and a renewed sense of hope."
Unlock your creativity with our Introduction to CAD Software in Fusion 360, where you'll learn to design and model your very own LEGO brick. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the basics of 3D design, bringing your ideas to life one brick at a time.
Learn how to operate a laser cutter! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the different use cases of digital cutting machines, how to safely and effectively use them, and how to make your own custom designs! Feel free to stay after to do a project of your own!
Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.
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