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Workshops

Shut Up and Write - Gerstein Library Virtual Event
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Online

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the U of T community to write productively in a communal setting. The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between. Bring your work and we'll help you with your productivity!

WHO: Current U of T undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff are all welcome

WHEN: Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm EST

WHERE: Via Zoom - Webinar link will be emailed separately to registrants one hour before the event. 

HOW: Registration is required (click button below) There is no cost to attend. Please sign in 5-10 mins early to ensure a smooth start to the session.

Questions? Email emily.woehrle@mail.utoronto.ca

Hosted by: Gerstein Science Information Centre

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows:

2:55-3:00: Log in to Zoom

3:00: Intros & writing goals for the session

3:05: start writing (30mins)

3:35: break!

3:40: resume writing (30mins)

4:10: break! 

4:15: resume writing (30mins)

4:45: break & review writing goals

5:00: end

Microcontrollers: Beyond Basics
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 3:10pm - 4:00pm
Location: UTSC (see description for exact location)
Campus: UTSC

This hands-on session will move beyond creating basic circuits. We will work with various sensors and other signal types. It is recommended that you attend the “Introduction to Microcontrollers” workshop beforehand or have a basic understanding of circuits and microcontrollers. Also, bring your own laptop if possible. We will be coding using Arduino IDE free software.

Facilitator:

Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library

Location: AC254 (in the library)

Introduction to Stop Motion
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 1:10pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online
Campus: UTSC

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. 

Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using the Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make a basic Stop Motion video. 

The best way to participate in the session is to download the app on your phone or tablet and follow the presentation on another device.  

 

 

 

3D Printing Safety Training - Information Commons
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Robarts Library

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers.

The event will be held in the Digital Studio on the south side of the first floor of Robarts Library.

Gerstein Maker Mondays: Craft night
Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Gerstein Library

If you like knitting, crochet, or similar arts and crafts, this is your event! Join us in the MADLab at Gerstein for a 3D printing orientation and training workshop and find out how Gerstein's 3D printing service can up your craft game. Bring a new or current craft project, come for the certification training, stay for the 3D freebies (stitch markers, anyone?) and snacks. Free for all U of T students.

When: Monday, March 27, 5 - 7 p.m.

Where: MADLab, 1 below, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 9 King's College Circle, St. George Campus

Who: Emma Boyes, Gerstein GSLA, and Carey Toane, Entrepreneurship Librarian, gerstein.3dprinting@utoronto.ca

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Robarts Common

Robarts Common

The University of Toronto formally opened the Robarts Common in September 2022. The new five-story addition to Robarts Library was designed as a dedicated space for students. A major expansion of the University of Toronto’s Robarts Library, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and thanks to a transformational gift from Drs. Russell and Katherine Morrison. More about Robarts Common.

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