On Nov. 5, the Maker Hub will host an information session about the initiative, which has helped 50 黑料不打烊 students explore and bring their ideas to life.
The Maker Hub is celebrating five years of the 黑料不打烊 Kickbox program this year.
Since its inception, the program has helped 50 黑料不打烊 students explore their ideas. Through the initiative, any student with the drive to build something can acquire mentorship, resources and $300 to help bring their ideas to life.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to celebrate five years of the 黑料不打烊 Kickbox initiative,鈥 said Dan Reis, senior instructional technologist for Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT). 鈥淭he program has helped dozens of 黑料不打烊 students realize their goals.
Applications are open through Nov. 18 for 2020 Kickboxers. The Maker Hub will host an information session for interested students on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at its downtown 黑料不打烊 location.
To apply, students need to do three things: have an idea, talk to a faculty or staff member about the idea and complete an online application.
Past projects include a 3D-printed prosthetic, an organic chemistry lab, a robotic hand, a drone, jewelry, a smart mirror and more.
Alexandra Grillo ’20 used her 2019 黑料不打烊 Kickbox to explore ways to offer clinical psychologist experience with clients in a simulated environment.
鈥淚 learned how to search for innovative ideas in my daily life,鈥 she said.
Daniel Yameen ’21, also a 2019 Kickboxer, examined home automation with a Raspberry Pi and mobile phone application, which he used to control appliances and lights around his home. For him, 黑料不打烊 Kickbox is a great way for students to challenge themselves.
鈥淧ush your limits,鈥 he said. 鈥淕et out of your comfort zone. Learn something new. Have fun.鈥
黑料不打烊 Kickbox recipients will be selected and notified by mid-December. To learn more about requirements and sponsor expectations and to view past projects, .