Triton College workshop Snowbotics to encourage creativity, engineering technology among youth

It may be cold outside but the temperature will be heating up indoors at Triton College during a soldering workshop for youth on Saturdays, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

Snowbotics is an innovative, hands-on workshop open to youth ages 8 to 14 that allows them to learn about and experience the engineering technology field first-hand. Students will create their own soldering electronics project in Triton’s fabrication laboratory with guidance from instructors and students of Triton’s Engineering Technology program as well as students from Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy’s Monty Pythons robotics team.

Antigone Sharris, chair of Triton’s Engineering Technology program, believes that by introducing youth to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers in an engaging atmosphere, they are likely to develop a greater interest in their education as the means toward reaching their goals. “This workshop is to inspire the students to want to learn more, which ultimately leads them to a variety of opportunities, both in school and beyond,” she said.

The workshop will be available from 12:30 to 4 p.m. both days in Triton’s Industrial Careers Building (T-Building). The cost is $30 per youth, per workshop date. Students will also be able to take their creations home.

For more information or to sign up, contact Antigone Sharris at (773) 580-8807 or e-mail asharris@triton.edu.

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