Events

BristleBot Workshop @ Tracy Library

August 30th, 2025

Elementary and middle schools girls explored the basics of robotics and circuits by building and decorating their own tiny vibrating robots! This hands-on workshop sparked creativity, introduced basic engineering concepts, and let participants experience STEM in action.

First Guest Speaker Session with Bhavana Hindupur

July 27th, 2025

Students heard from Bhavana Hindupur as she shared her journey through tech, from college to working at Meta, Google, and Amazon. The session offered real-world insights into software engineering, encouragement for girls in STEM, and an open Q&A where students asked thoughtful questions. Participants left feeling inspired and motivated to explore future paths in tech.

AI Series Part 4 Workshop: Computer Vision

June 18th, 2025

Students explored the basics of how computers interpret images, learned about key concepts like image recognition, and completed hands-on coding exercises using Google Colab to build simple computer vision model.

Mission LaunchHer Workshops @ RiTechA

May 30th & June 4th, 2025

Participants explored how rockets work through a fun, hands-on activity. After learning about thrust and aerodynamics, they designed and launched their own straw rockets—experimenting with different designs and gaining a deeper understanding of engineering in action. 

AI Series Part 3 Workshop: Natural Language Processing

April 25th, 2025

Participants were introduced to natural language processing (NLP), learning how computers interpret, analyze, and generate human language. They also built their movie sentiment analysis models, applying NLP concepts in a hands-on project to better understand how machines process text data.

AI Series Part 2 Workshop: Machine Learning

March 28th, 2025

Participants explored the fundamentals of machine learning, understanding how computers can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. They also built their own simple machine learning models to apply these concepts in a hands-on way. 

AI Series Part 1 Workshop: What is AI?

January 31st, 2025

In this introductory session, participants gained a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, exploring its core concepts, real-world applications, and its growing impact on various industries. 

Catapults Workshop @ RiTecha and Lathrop Branch Library

October 26th & November 15th, 2024

Participants explored engineering and physics by designing and launching their own mini catapults, learning about tension, force, and problem-solving through hands-on fun! 

Energy & Force Workshop @ RiTechA

October 25th, 2024

Students discovered the science behind energy and forces through exciting experiments and interactive activities, gaining a deeper understanding of physics concepts in a fun and engaging way! 

Balloon Car Workshop @ Lathrop Branch Library

October 9th, 2025

Participants explored basic engineering principles by designing and building their own balloon-powered cars. It was a fun, hands-on way to learn about motion, forces, and creativity!