Week of Events
Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond)
Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond)
Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. As […]
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (9am to 12pm)
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (9am to 12pm)
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (in-person workshop, not virtual) Vacuum Technology is an important but not well known technology that enables manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Come learn why vacuum technology is so important in manufacturing a variety of products we rely on every day. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to perform […]
Photonics Workshop
Photonics Workshop
This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. […]
3D Printed Electronics: A Primer. 45 minutes
3D Printed Electronics: A Primer. 45 minutes
In this workshop we will learn about the various technologies and deposition methods to print electrically conductive features to fabricate electronics circuits. Presenter: Frank Silva Register for the Workshop here.
Arduino Microcontroller Workshop
Arduino Microcontroller Workshop
This Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. […]