Join Polsky Center Entrepreneur in Residence CJ Przybyl for a workshop on hiring the right people and establishing a strong team culture. Geared towards entrepreneurs and startup founders who are looking to build out their team, this session will provide practical advice for identifying talent, conducting effective interviews, onboarding new… Read More
Undergraduate students looking to apply for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are encouraged to attend this workshop to ask any questions you may have about the application. During the workshop, students will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to peers, listen to other students’ pitches, and ask any… Read More
Learn to safely use the Fab Lab’s wood shop support tools: the table saw, bandsaw, chop saw, spindle sander, and drill press. This session will cover the basics of using these tools to create prototypes in wood. All participants must wear appropriate clothing, most importantly closed-toed shoes. Prerequisites: Polsky Exchange… Read More
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Learn how to cut and engrave a variety of materials with our laser cutter to prototype packaging, enclosures, and more! This class will get you started using the laser cutter safely. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab Lab 101
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Build large prototypes on the Shopbot! This computer numerically controlled router can cut and engrave large sheets of plywood and plastic as well as precisely carve soft metal like aluminum and copper circuit boards. This session will cover software, safety, and basic operations of the machine. Prerequisites: Polsky Exchange Membership,… Read More
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Learn to carve 3D shapes out of materials like wood, plastic, and soft metals like aluminum. The X-Carve is also great for etching custom circuit boards. We’ll work with the easy-to-use Easel software, making this a great introduction to the world of computer numerical control. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab… Read More
Learn to use our Lulzbot Taz5 desktop 3D Printer to make your own plastic prototypes. This session will cover basic 3D design in TinkerCAD, and the printing process with Cura. Bring your laptop to design and slice your own model to print later. Participants will need to make a free… Read More
Curious about the Fab Lab? Got an idea and don’t know where to start with the design process? Learn about the Fab Lab’s hardware, software, and prototyping tools and why they are useful, as well as Fab Lab safety. This hour-long Fab Lab orientation allows you to access the Fab… Read More
Create intricate designs in adhesive-backed vinyl for custom graphics and branding on the Fab Lab’s vinyl cutter! This class introduces the software and basic operations of the machine. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange Membership, Fab Lab 101