Develop measurement skills and scientific thinking while tracking innovations in community-scale instrumentation, citizen science tools, and accessible testing methods. We follow developments in DIY scientific equipment, computational modeling for local problems, and engineering approaches that prioritize community understanding and maintenance.
Applied Sciences & Engineering
Subskills
Scientific Fundamentals & Measurement Basics
Learn scientific thinking, measurement tools, and basic safety principles through hands-on workshop experiments.
Experimental Physics & Hands-On Science
Apply physics principles to workshop projects through direct experimentation with mechanics, optics, electricity, and thermodynamics.
Practical Chemistry & Material Analysis
Understand chemical processes affecting workshop materials including adhesives, electrochemistry, and material testing.
Materials Science & Testing
Develop systematic approaches to testing material strength, failure analysis, and treatment processes.
Scientific Instrumentation & Tool Building
Design and build custom measurement tools and scientific instruments using workshop capabilities.
Thermal Systems & Heat Management
Understand heat transfer principles for kiln design, insulation, cooling systems, and thermal management.
Fluid Systems & Flow Management
Apply fluid mechanics to water systems, ventilation, pneumatic tools, and flow distribution networks.
Computational Modeling & Simulation
Apply computational methods to understand complex systems through mathematical modeling and simulation.
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