All classes are free, but registration is required to attend.
Soldering basics: through-hole
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. With this simple skill, you will gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. This workshop will focus on through-hole soldering. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager.
- Sponsored by IEEE and Lichtenberger Engineering Library
- Event is free, but registration is required. Click here to sign up.
Maker Break: Origami ahoy! Celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day
Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Seamans Center Engineering Student Commons
- Take a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. These activities should be able to be completed in 10-20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the two hours and let your creative juices flow. Sail the seven seas and celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with nautical-themed origami. Choose from several options to match your origami skills or push your limits and try them all!
- No registration is required for this drop-by event.
Soldering basics: LED pendants
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. With this simple skill, you will gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. Spice up your fall with some LED pendants. Learn to solder your own LED pendants. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager.
- Sponsored by IEEE and Lichtenberger Engineering Library
- Event is free but registration is required. Click here to sign up.
Maker Break: Hawkeye Nightlight
Thursday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Seamans Center Engineering Student Commons
- Take a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. These activities should be able to be completed in 10-20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the two hours and let your creative juices flow. Show your Iowa spirit and explore paper circuits creating a Hawkeye-themed nightlight.
- No registration is required for this drop-by event.
Maker Break: Warm up with DIY handwarmers
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Seamans Center Engineering Student Commons
- Take a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. These activities should be able to be completed in 10-20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the two hours and let your creative juices flow. Get ready for the chilly weather with a hot chemical reaction! Decorate your own handwarmer holder and learn how to create the chemical reaction with ingredients from around your home.
- No registration is required for this drop-by event.
Maker Break: Coasters and cookies
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Seamans Center Engineering Student Commons
- Take a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. These activities should be able to be completed in 10-20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the two hours and let your creative juices flow. Slow down before finals and make some art on a coaster using a cool chemical reaction or on a cookie using frosting.
- No registration is required for this drop-by event.
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 lib-engineering@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.