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• FabShops - 3D Printing (Form 2)

  • When
    Wednesday, October 17, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Teleconference Room 104 & Maker Bar
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  FabShops - 3D Printing (Form 2)

  Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our SLA printer, the Form 2! 

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - 3D Printing (Ultimaker)

  • When
    Thursday, October 18, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Teleconference Room 104 & Maker Bar
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    5 registrants

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  FabShops - 3D Printing (Ultimaker)

  Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our new Ultimakers at the OEDK!

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping: Arduino

  • When
    Sunday, October 21, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Classroom
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    9 registrants

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  FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping: Arduino

  Description: 

  Come out and learn how to work with an Arduino, a popular open-source electronics prototyping framework! This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of programming an Arduino and how to apply that to your projects. We'll go over some basic programming tools and commands needed to work with Arduino, building circuits on a breadboard, an overview of available Arduinos, and even some example projects. Attendees will  put their skills to the test by choosing from a variety of provided projects ranging from basic to challenging.

  Preparation and Resources: 

  Students should bring their laptop with the following installed on it:

  1.       Download and install the free Arduino software on your computer: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

  2.       If you have a PC, download the FTDI drivers:https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/windows---quick-and-easy

  3.       Download the SIK Guide code and store it somewhere easily accessible on your computer: sparkfun.com/sikcode

  Number of Possible Participants: 10

  
  

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• FabShops - 3D Printing (Ultimaker)

  • When
    Tuesday, October 23, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Teleconference Room 104 & Maker Bar
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    5 registrants

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  FabShops - 3D Printing (Ultimaker)

  Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our new Ultimakers at the OEDK!

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - Plasma Cutting

  • When
    Thursday, October 25, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Computer Lab & Machine Shop
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    5 registrants

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  FabShops - Plasma Cutting

  Description: 

  Learn how to use the plasma cutter to make intricate designs out of metal! Students will get the opportunity to learn how to set up the plasma cutter and plasma cut their own designs to take home.

  Preparation and Resources:
  

  All participants must wear closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary. 

  Number of Possible Participants: 5
  

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• FabShops - Laser Cutting

  • When
    Thursday, October 25, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Computer Lab & Laser Cutting Room
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    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Laser Cutting

  Description: Learn the basics of laser cutting - a versatile advanced manufacturing technique used in both prototyping and final development phases - and then put that knowledge to work! The workshop will include a showcase of finished laser-cut projects and a demonstration of how to operate the OEDK’s Epilog laser cutter. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, students will create and laser cut their own designs to take home

  *Join the Adobe Illustrator FabShop to learn how to create your own vector files that you can laser cut in this workshop! 
  

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping: Arduino

  • When
    Saturday, October 27, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downstairs Conference Room B05
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping: Arduino

  Description: 

  Come out and learn how to work with an Arduino, a popular open-source electronics prototyping framework! This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of programming an Arduino and how to apply that to your projects. We'll go over some basic programming tools and commands needed to work with Arduino, building circuits on a breadboard, an overview of available Arduinos, and even some example projects. Attendees will  put their skills to the test by choosing from a variety of provided projects ranging from basic to challenging.

  Preparation and Resources: 

  Students should bring their laptop with the following installed on it:

  1.       Download and install the free Arduino software on your computer: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

  2.       If you have a PC, download the FTDI drivers:https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/windows---quick-and-easy

  3.       Download the SIK Guide code and store it somewhere easily accessible on your computer: sparkfun.com/sikcode

  Number of Possible Participants: 10

  
  

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• FabShops - Intro to CNC Routers (X-Carve)

  • When
    Saturday, October 27, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Computer Lab & Machine Shop
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Intro to CNC Routers (X-Carve)

  Description: 

  Learn how to use the OEDK's CNC Routers (X-Carve and Carvey) to cut through materials like wood and acrylic that are too thick for the laser cutter. You can make a variety of 2D and 3D designs on a CNC router and it is especially useful for prototyping and fabrication. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to use Easel, set up the X-Carve/Carvey, and make their own designs to take home.

  Preparation and Resources:
  

  All participants must bring their own laptops and wear closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary. 

  Number of Possible Participants: 7
  

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• FabShops - Adobe Illustrator

  • When
    Sunday, October 28, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Computer Lab
  • Spaces left
    0
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    15 registrants

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  FabShops - Adobe Illustrator

  Description: Adobe Illustrator is a powerful graphics tool that you can use to quickly and easily generate vector-based graphics. Faster and more versatile than most other programs at 2D applications, illustrator is your best friend for designing laser-cut and plasma-cut files. 

  *Join the Laser Cutting FabShop to learn how to use the Epilog laser cutter!
  

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.

  Number of Possible Participants: 15

  
  

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• FabShops - 3D Printing (Form 2)

  • When
    Monday, October 29, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Teleconference Room 104 & Maker Bar
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  FabShops - 3D Printing (Form 2)

  Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our SLA printer, the Form 2! 

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - Laser Cutting

  • When
    Tuesday, October 30, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Computer Lab & Laser Cutting Room
  • Spaces left
    0
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    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Laser Cutting

  Description: Learn the basics of laser cutting - a versatile advanced manufacturing technique used in both prototyping and final development phases - and then put that knowledge to work! The workshop will include a showcase of finished laser-cut projects and a demonstration of how to operate the OEDK’s Epilog laser cutter. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, students will create and laser cut their own designs to take home

  *Join the Adobe Illustrator FabShop to learn how to create your own vector files that you can laser cut in this workshop! 
  

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• Homecoming Weekend - OEDK OPEN HOUSE

  • When
    Friday, November 02, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    OEDK

  The OEDK will host an Open House for Homecoming.  Feel free to stop by and take a look around!

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• FabShops - Laser Cutting

  • When
    Monday, November 05, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Computer Lab & Laser Cutting Room
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Laser Cutting

  Description: Learn the basics of laser cutting - a versatile advanced manufacturing technique used in both prototyping and final development phases - and then put that knowledge to work! The workshop will include a showcase of finished laser-cut projects and a demonstration of how to operate the OEDK’s Epilog laser cutter. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, students will create and laser cut their own designs to take home

  *Join the Adobe Illustrator FabShop to learn how to create your own vector files that you can laser cut in this workshop! 
  

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• Around the Kitchen Table Dinner Discussion: It’s Alive! Projects involving plants, animals or humans.

  • When
    Wednesday, November 07, 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Classroom
  • Spaces left
    38

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  Topic - It’s Alive! Projects involving plants, animals or humans.

  Around the Kitchen Table events are round table discussions that will highlight ongoing engineering design work of our current undergraduate students.

  Each evening will focus on a particular theme in engineering. You are invited to come share dinner with the students as they present their design challenge and solutions, and then seek advice about their design projects from seasoned engineers.
  

  Between 4-6 design projects will be presented between 5:30–7:30pm in the OEDK Classroom.
  
  Dinner will be served. 

  ALL Participants Must Register
  

  Go to the Around the Kitchen Table webpage for more information about upcoming dinner events.
  

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• FabShops - 3D Printing (Maker Gear)

  • When
    Wednesday, November 07, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Teleconference Room 104 & Maker Bar
  • Spaces left
    0
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    5 registrants

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  FabShops - 3D Printing (Maker Gear)

  Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print at the OEDK!

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.

  Number of Possible Participants: 5

  
  

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• FabShops - Intro to CNC Routers (X-Carve)

  • When
    Sunday, November 11, 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Computer Lab & Machine Shop
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Intro to CNC Routers (X-Carve)

  Description: 

  Learn how to use the OEDK's CNC Routers (X-Carve and Carvey) to cut through materials like wood and acrylic that are too thick for the laser cutter. You can make a variety of 2D and 3D designs on a CNC router and it is especially useful for prototyping and fabrication. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to use Easel, set up the X-Carve/Carvey, and make their own designs to take home.

  Preparation and Resources:
  

  All participants must bring their own laptops and wear closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary. 

  Number of Possible Participants: 7
  

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• FabShops - Introduction to Sewing

  • When
    Saturday, November 17, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Maker Bar
  • Spaces left
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    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Introduction to Sewing

  Description:
  

  Introduction to sewing machines, because sewing by hand just takes too long.  Learn skills such as threading the machine, starting and stopping a stitch, and turning corners . Optional skills such as sewing on a button and handling iron-ons will also be available. This workshop is meant to teach students the basics of sewing machines and provide a hands-on session where they can make their sewn project to take home.

  Preparation and Resources:
  

  No prior experience is necessary. All skill levels welcomed. 

  Number of Possible Participants: 7

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• FabShops - Introduction to Sewing

  • When
    Saturday, November 17, 2018
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Maker Bar
  • Spaces left
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    7 registrants

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  FabShops - Introduction to Sewing

  Description:
  

  Introduction to sewing machines, because sewing by hand just takes too long.  Learn skills such as threading the machine, starting and stopping a stitch, and turning corners . Optional skills such as sewing on a button and handling iron-ons will also be available. This workshop is meant to teach students the basics of sewing machines and provide a hands-on session where they can make their sewn project to take home.

  Preparation and Resources:
  

  No prior experience is necessary. All skill levels welcomed. 

  Number of Possible Participants: 7

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• FabShops - Adobe Illustrator

  • When
    Sunday, November 18, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    OEDK Computer Lab
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  FabShops - Adobe Illustrator

  Description: Adobe Illustrator is a powerful graphics tool that you can use to quickly and easily generate vector-based graphics. Faster and more versatile than most other programs at 2D applications, illustrator is your best friend for designing laser-cut and plasma-cut files. 

  *Join the Laser Cutting FabShop to learn how to use the Epilog laser cutter!
  

  Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.

  Number of Possible Participants: 15

  
  

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• First Day of Classes - Spring Semester

  • When
    Monday, January 07, 2019
  • Location
    Rice University

  FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE SPRING SEMESTER 
  

  
  

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• OEDK - A Decade of Design - 10th Anniversary Celebration

  • When
    Friday, February 22, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    OEDK - Rice University
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  A Decade of Design
  

  Celebrating 10 Years

  Friday, February 22nd - 5:00-10:00 pm

  OEDK
  

  Rice University

  
  

  OEDK

  Rice University
  6100 Main Street - Houston, TX

  Join us as we celebrate a Decade of Design at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. Check back often for more details.

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• 2019 Engineering Design Showcase and Poster Session

  • When
    Thursday, April 11, 2019
  •  
    3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Tudor Fieldhouse - Rice University

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  2019 Engineering Design Showcase
  

  and Poster Session
  
  Thursday, April 11th - 4:30 - 7:00pm 
   Tudor Fieldhouse - Autry Court
  

  Rice University

  3:30-4:30pm (reception for judges and sponsor only)

  4:30-6:00pm (judged competition)

  4:30-7:00pm (open to the public)

  6:30pm - Awards Ceremony 

  
  Tudor Fieldhouse - Autry Court  

  Rice University
  6100 Main Street - Houston, TX

  This showcase and competition highlights many of the school’s engineering design projects and represent our students’ success. The competition is open to all engineering design projects from each discipline of engineering. The evening will host 80+ judges made up of engineering alumni and local industry to help with the poster session competition.   The event will be open from 4:30-7:00pm to the public.  So everyone is welcome!! Awards will be announced around 6:30pm. 

  
  

  
  

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• Rice University 106th Commencement Ceremony

  • Start
    Friday, May 10, 2019
  • End
    Saturday, May 11, 2019
  • Location
    Academic Quadrangle

  ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH COMMENCEMENT

  Friday, May 10, 2019  - Saturday, May 11, 2019
  
  
  Rice University
  6100 Main St
  Houston, Texas, USA 
  
  Rice University's 104th Commencement Ceremonies 
  

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