General

Introduction to LabVIEW Software

This workshop covers the basics of LabVIEW programming, including user interface, block diagram, data types and sub VIs. It also introduces the basics of data acquisition with LabVIEW, such as taking, displaying and saving data. Please email the contact below to reserve a seat. If you cannot make the posted meeting time, email to express your interest, and we'll try to set the next workshop times to work for you.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: Meet in the HP Lab Plaza (ITLL 1B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT = 20
CONTACT: Jared Wampler, 303-492-4055
SURVEY: http://www.surverymonkey.com/s/labview300

Advanced Arduino Microcontrollers

Advance your knowledge of the Arduino microcontroller and development environment. Participants will assemble and program an autonomous "line-following" robot which they will keep. Learn the basics of PID control systems and take home a robot with a removable Arduino Pro-Mini for use in other projects. Please email contact below to reserve a seat. *Intro to Arduino and Intro to Soldering are strongly encouraged prior to taking this workshop. Workshop fee of $15

WHEN: Fall 2013
COST: $15
WHERE: Meet in the HP Lab Plaza (ITLL 1B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT: 15
CONTACT: Jared.Wampler, 303-492-4055
SURVEY: http://www.surveymonkey.com 

Introduction to Arduino Microcontrollers

Learn the basics of the Arduino UNO microcontroller board and development environment. Learn to interface your microcontroller board to various sensors and actuators, such as temperature sensors, light sensors, motors and servos. Please email contact below to reserve a seat.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: Meet in the HP Lab Plaza (ITLL 1B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT = 15 
CONTACT: Jared Wampler, 303-492-4055
SURVEY: http://www.surverymonkey.com

Mastering Arduino: A Workshop for Women Engineers

Join other women engineers for a workshop all about Arduino Microcontrollers! Learn the basics of the Arduino UNO microcontroller board and development environment. This workshop is FREE!

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: Meet in the HP Lab Plaza (ITLL 1B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT = 10  
CONTACT: Jared Wampler, 303-492-4055

SolidWorks

Learn the basics of SolidWorks and model something that could be 3-D printed. Get creative and explore how you could solve engineering problems through innovative design. This workshop is FREE! Instructed by Emily Howard.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: Meet in Broida Lab Plaza
CONTACT: Nick.Stites@colorado.edu  
SURVEY: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWorks

LabVIEW Certified Associate Developer (CLAD) Exam and Review

This is a review and exam session for the LabVIEW Certified Associate Developer Exam. This no-cost (only to CU students) multiple choice exam certifies your expertise in the fundamental programming concepts of LabVIEW. The review session will provide you with study materials and a three-hour sample-question session. For more information on the CLAD exam, follow this link: http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/14438. Please email contact below for workshop dates and to reserve a seat in both sessions. Important Note: You must attend the review session to be enrolled for the test. If you would like to take the test but cannot attend the review, please inform the instructor.

Review Session: TBD
Exam Session: TBD
WHERE: Meet in the Broida Lab Plaza (ITLL 2B10)  
CONTACT: Jared Wampler, 303-492-4055

ITL LabStation Workshop

The ITL LabStation is a flexible, experimental platform incorporating National Instruments data acquisition hardware and HP and Agilent desktop instruments, controlled by LabVIEW software. This two-hour hands-on workshop covers topics such as:

• Capabilities of ITL LabStation hardware and software
• Examples of experimental modules that use the LabStations
• How ITL staff can help you develop new experiments for your courses

WHEN: Email for dates and times (2 hours total)
WHERE: TBD
MAX ENROLLMENT = 10
CONTACT: Jared Wampler, 303-492-4055

Applying and Using Strain Gauges

In this workshop, you learn how to apply strain gauges to a test specimen as well as how to solder wires to the strain gauge. This workshop is typically offered on an as-needed basis, so please email the contact below to express interest and arrange for a time that works for you.

WHEN: As needed
WHERE: Meet in Broida Lab Plaza (ITLL 2B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT = 8
CONTACT: Nick Stites, 303-492-6779

Introduction to Using Laser Cutters

Completion of this one-hour workshop is required prior to use of the two laser cutters located in the ITLL. Offered throughout the semester to groups of five to 10 students. Sign-up for a workshop by contacting Nick Stites in room ITLL 2B60B. 

WHEN: As needed
WHERE: Meet in Broida Lab Plaza (ITLL 2B10)
MAX ENROLLMENT = 8
CONTACT: Nick Stites, 303-492-6779

Spatial Visualization

Spatial Visualization Workshops uses a research-proven format with interactive online modules and practice problems to develop skills used in many engineering disciplines.  Students completing the modules will improve their abilities to draw and rotate a variety of shapes.  Improved spatial skills have been correlated to better performance in engineering classes.

WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
CONTACT: Derek Reamon

Electronics Center

Introduction to Soldering

This hands-on workshop introduces basic soldering principles. Topics include handling a soldering iron, solder tip "tinning" and soldering safety. You learn how to solder and de-solder electronic components on a circuit board and build a working circuit.

WHEN: As needed, sign up in the Electronics Center (~2 hours total)
WHERE: Electronics Center
CONTACT: Timothy May, 303-735-5035

Soldering Mastery: A Workshop for Women Engineers

Build a Simon says game board of your very own! Get comfortable with circuits, circuit components, surface mount soldering, and circuit troubleshooting and testing. Workshop fee of $6.

WHEN: TBD
WHERE: Electronics Center
CONTACT: Timothy May, 303-735-5035 

Introduction to Circuits

This hands-on workshop introduces basic electronics principles, electronic components and circuit building. Learn how to recognize and read component values. Build, test and troubleshoot a circuit on a solderless breadboard. Learn to use a digital multimeter and oscilloscope.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: ITLL 150
MAX ENROLLMENT = 12
CONTACT: Timothy May, 303-735-5035

Simon SparkFun: Introduction to Soldering

After working on the popular Simon Game from SparkFun, you will have a greater knowledge of through-hole soldering and the tools, techniques, and terminology required to populate your own PCB prototype. Non-refundable $6 registration fee required.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: Electronics Center
MAX ENROLLMENT = 12
CONTACT: Timothy May, 303-735-5035
To RSVP: Sign-up in the Electronics Center

Manufacturing Center

Safety and Shop Orientation

Completion of this one-hour workshop is required prior to any use of the Manufacturing Center. Topics include a shop orientation, review of available resources, and safety guidelines.  For some courses, your instructor will make arrangements for this workshop; otherwise, please see the M.C. bulletin board for sign-up information.  Completion permits use of the Manufacturing Center with direct supervision.

Bring your own safety glasses. When you arrive, make sure you comply with the safety rules (safety glasses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, hair tied back, etc.) as stated on the sign posted on the Manufacturing Center entry door. Safety glasses may be purchased from the vending machine in the ITL Student Lounge (top floor, south end) or at the bookstore.

WHEN:  See Man. Center Information Board
WHERE:  ITLL Manufacturing Center
CONTACT:  Mark Eaton, 303-492-6605

Saws, Drills, and Pneumatic Tools

Completion of this one-hour workshop is required prior to use of the saws, drills and compressed-air-powered hand tools (drill, sander, sockets, dremel) in the Manufacturing Center. Please see the M.C. bulletin board for sign-up information.

WHEN:  See Man. Center Information Board
WHERE:  ITLL Manufacturing Center
CONTACT:  Mark Eaton, 303-492-6605

Making a Keychain Bottle Opener:  An Introduction to the Lathe and Mill

In this self-paced workshop you'll learn basic machining skills using the lathe and mill as you build a small part from a piece of aluminum. This workshop is self-paced - you decide when to come into the Manufacturing Center to work on it. This workshop is hands-on with you doing all the machining.  The workshop usually takes 2 to 5 hours to complete.  A $10 materials fee is required. Completion allows independent use of all shop equipment except the CNCs. 

Successful completion of the ITL Manufacturing Center Safety and Shop Orientation Workshop is required before starting this workshop, and please come prepared with your own safety glasses and shoes that cover your toes (no sandals permitted).

WHEN: Self-paced, and self-scheduled
WHERE: ITL Manufacturing Center
CONTACT: Mark Eaton, 303-492-6605

Introduction to CNC Machining

This workshop is conducted during semester breaks for groups of five to 10 students and is a four-hour workshop to learn basic CNC-machining skills.  Students will learn CAD to CAM conversion using MasterCAM to develop toolpaths for use on CNC-machining equipment.  Please be prepared with your own safety glasses and shoes that cover your toes (no sandals permitted).  Contact Mark Eaton for sign-up information.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: ITL 150
MAX ENROLLMENT = 10
CONTACT: Mark Eaton, 303-492-6605

Mastery Manufacturing: A Workshop for Women Engineers

Learn basic machining skills and make a custom pencil holder to take home. Discover the satisfaction of making something from scratch and learn the basics of machining and fabrication. NOTE: ITL Manufacturing Center Safety Certification is required prior to attending the manufacturing workshop. Please contact Nick Stites to schedule. Please bring closed-toe shoes and your safety goggles! Completion fulfills the required safety certification and allows independent use of all shop equipment except the CNCs.  $10 registration fee.

WHEN: Fall 2013
WHERE: ITL Manufacturing Center 
MAX ENROLLMENT = 6
CONTACT: Nick Stites, 303-492-6779