• Friday Crafternoon: Laser Cut & Paint

    John and Stella Graves Makerspace

    If you love celebrating the spooky season like we do, drop by the John and Stella Graves Makerspace in the STEM Library to design, paint, and create your own Fall/Halloween decor, keychains, earrings, etc. On October 31st from 1-4pm, join us for our October Friday Crafternoon event! Paint keychains and earrings shaped as pumpkins, ghosts, cats, bats, leaves, and other ...

  • Intro to Arduino

    John and Stella Graves Makerspace

    Join us in the John and Stella Graves Makerspace as we collaborate with Terrapin Works to teach you the fundamentals of wiring and programming with Arduino, using Tinkercad to build and simulate circuits. You’ll learn how to design simple electronic circuits and write basic code to control them. Bring your own laptop (highly recommended) to get hands-on experience with this easy-to-use platform. No prior experience ...

  • International Coffee Hour & Crafting: Fall Foliage Lanterns!

    McKeldin Library Steps (facing McKeldin Mall)

    Thurs. 11/06:  International Coffee Hour & Crafting, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Make Fall Foliage Lanterns to light up your walk or ride in these spooky times. Enjoy complimentary coffee, snacks, and autumn crafts with an international twist! Co-hosted by the DOTS Sustainability Team and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). RSVPs are encouraged but not required. See you there!  Hosted by: ...

  • IES: Intro to Basic Electronics Workshop

    A. James Clark Hall | Leidos Lab bay #1106

    Join Terrapin Works for Intro to Basic Electronics from 5:00 to 6:30 pm!   Learn the fundamentals of electronic prototyping in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. You’ll create simple circuits, work with essential components, and measure key characteristics like voltage, current, and resistance.   ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP, and a mouse is helpful!   SEATS ARE LIMITED, ...

  • Singh Sandbox Series – Intro to Arduino Workshop

    1231 Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science & Engineering

    Join Sandbox, a UMD makerspace in the Iribe Center, for Intro to Arduino Workshop on Friday, November 7 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm!    Learn the fundamentals of wiring and programming with Arduino using Tinkercad in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll practice building circuits and programming them step by step.   ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP, and a mouse is ...

  • WIE – Intro to Arduino Workshop

    E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory | Rapid Prototyping Center, 1st Floor Room #1107

    Join the Women in Engineering (WIE) Program at UMD, which supports and empowers women pursuing engineering. WIE offers resources, workshops, and opportunities to help students thrive in STEM.   Learn the fundamentals of wiring and programming with Arduino using Tinkercad in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll practice building circuits and programming them step by step.   ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR ...

  • WIE – Intro to Arduino Workshop

    E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory | Rapid Prototyping Center, 1st Floor Room #1107

    Join the Women in Engineering (WIE) Program at UMD, which supports and empowers women pursuing engineering. WIE offers resources, workshops, and opportunities to help students thrive in STEM.   Learn the fundamentals of wiring and programming with Arduino using Tinkercad in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll practice building circuits and programming them step by step.   ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR ...

  • Intro to Woodworking: Chopsticks Workshop

    J.M. Patterson building ROOM #1212

    Join Terrapin Works for Intro to Woodworking: Chopsticks Workshop!   In this guided session, you’ll shape, sand, and finish your own pair of chopsticks while learning simple techniques for smooth, comfortable results. Walk away with a handmade set to show off at dinner!   NOTE: Please have your TerpLink confirmation ready to show when you arrive for check-in!   SEATS ...

  • Intro to Woodworking: Chopsticks Workshop

    J.M. Patterson building ROOM #1212

    Join Terrapin Works for Intro to Woodworking: Chopsticks Workshop!   In this guided session, you’ll shape, sand, and finish your own pair of chopsticks while learning simple techniques for smooth, comfortable results. Walk away with a handmade set to show off at dinner!   NOTE: Please have your TerpLink confirmation ready to show when you arrive for check-in!   SEATS ...

  • Singh Sandbox Series – Intro to 3D Printing Workshop

    1231 Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science & Engineering

    Join Sandbox, a UMD makerspace in the Iribe Center, for Intro to 3D Printing Workshop on Thursday, November 13 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm!    Learn the basics of FDM 3D printing by creating your own Testudo shell STL file and receive a pre-printed version to take home. You will also tour our labs and see demo prints from both additive and subtractive manufacturing. ...

  • IES: Intro to Sensors Workshop

    E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory | Rapid Prototyping Center, 1st Floor Room #1107

    Join Terrapin Works for Intro to Sensors from 5:00 to 6:30 pm!   Learn the fundamentals of working with sensors and Arduino in this beginner-friendly workshop.    You’ll connect, program, and read data from both analog and digital sensors while also exploring how breakout boards work. Gain hands-on experience reading sensor data and interacting with the Arduino environment.   ATTENDEES ...

  • WIE – Intro to 3D Printing Workshop

    A. James Clark Hall | Leidos Lab bay #1106

    Join the Women in Engineering (WIE) Program at UMD, which supports and empowers women pursuing engineering. WIE offers resources, workshops, and opportunities to help students thrive in STEM.   Learn the basics of FDM 3D printing by creating your own Testudo shell STL file and receive a pre-printed version to take home.    You will also tour our labs and see demo ...