PokeBot Tech Event Scheduled at UW April 29

PokeBot V7.01 -- an event exploring the “weird, wild and wonderful side of tech” at the University of Wyoming is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Make.IT Makerspace, located in the Information Technology Building next to the residence halls.

The fun-filled free public evening event features student-made tech projects, strange inventions and innovative builds from across campus. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

To register and to receive a reminder, go here.

Featured UW student-led projects and demonstrations for the event are:

-- UW Robotics Club demonstration. The student-built rover is UW’s entry into the University Rover Challenge with Mars Society. Demonstrating the rover are electrical engineering majors Devin Clyde, a junior from Gillette; and Zach Nelson, a junior from Casper.

-- Olivia Buss, a junior from Laramie majoring in social studies education, “Crochet: The 3-D Printing No Machine Can Do.”

-- Austin T. Cassel, a senior from Green River majoring in electrical engineering, “Simultaneous Measurement Digital Multimeter (SM-DMM),” a multi-voltage and current display; and a “Simultaneous Measurement Digital Multimeter (SM-DMM),” a custom multi-voltage and current display tool for serious makers.

-- Riley Murdock, an anthropology major from Pinedale, “3D Printing for Tabletop Games: Building worlds one mini at a time.”

“Whether you’re a techie, a gamer, a tinkerer or just curious -- this is your night to connect with UW innovators, share ideas and get inspired,” says Jane Crayton, Makerspace coordinator.

For more information, email Crayton at jcrayton@uwyo.edu.