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Solar energy: The power of the sun as a sustainable energy source.
In the solar energy workshop we will work with a celestial sphere to study the apparent movement of the sun. Then we first study a solar cell, small solar panels of 2V and 3V and we also measure how much electricity solar cell roof tiles …
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Road to Mars: Further training on demand
Mars, it seems as if all space organizations nowadays have their sights set on this neighboring planet. Stories of successful launches alternate with failed attempts. And then there is a certain E. Musk who claims to land the first humans on Mars …
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Introduction to LaTeX
Modern word processors may be as useful as they are, but in the end they spend almost more time on layout than on content. The built-in equation editors also have their limitations. This workshop is an introduction to a popular alternative, …
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Squares with sparks
Need a surprising piece of math? Or even a nice link with electricity and electronics? In this workshop we look at a simple question, which turns out to be not so simple: dividing a square into smaller squares is child's play, but can we also do …
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Arduino: Hello World
A microprocessor is still the most important part of most electronic devices. It is the brain that controls sensors, just think of the self-driving car, a complicated security system or sensors that can measure air pollution, temperature …
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FAMILY VOICE
Young people who are interested in working with STEM in their spare time will certainly find something to their liking at The IT Garage, in the heart of Brussels.
We organize STEM activities on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.
On Saturday …
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Gravity: Workshop
What if gravity didn't exist? Can we function in a state of weightlessness?
During this workshop we will work experimentally. You not only experience gravity but also learn how gravity works and what it does to you. Your creative brain is also …
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Rocket Science: Workshop
Roll up your sleeves and build a rocket that will shatter all records.
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Using simple instructions, the students build a water rocket. They can decorate these themselves and then launch them themselves under the guidance of the rocket master. …Translated by
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Build your first mini satellite: Raspberry Pi for beginners
Learn to perform measurements on an unmanned flight:
- use a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller;
- initiation for real beginners, no prior knowledge or experience required;
- explanation and practical exercises, under the guidance of an experienced …
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The Wonderful Walk with audio guide through Ghent
The Wonderful Walk introduces your 9 to 14-year-old students to Ghent while exploring. You will complete STEM assignments at seven stops. How do you measure the height of the statue of Jacob Van Artevelde with its shadow? Learn about colors in the …
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Climate change: Scientific workshop
Every day we hear news about record temperatures, melting ice caps, or floods like last summer. Through this workshop, students discover the causes and consequences of climate change.
In this workshop, students are prepared to become real …
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A control engineering project, research a simple temperature control: Refresher course
In the context of mechatronics you can investigate a control of a system. Using a small conservatory shown, temperature control becomes tangible for your students.
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