Project-in-a-Box: Robo "Sun God"

Program Type:

Featured, Online/Virtual, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens
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Event Details

Practice mechanical and circuit design while constructing a model of the late French-American sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle's Sun God statue! The first of the Stuart Collection public art projects in 1983, the Sun God has become an important part of the UCSD community.  But unlike the monumental statue at UCSD, the Robo Sun God will be able to sense light and flap its wings. Participants will learn the fundamentals of circuits, transistors, and motors. Participants will be able to paint their Robo Sun God after completion.  No experience is required!

Kits are created by UC San Diego's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering student led organization, Project-in-a-Box.

No experience required!

A Middle School or High School student must be participating.

Limit 1 kit per household. Only 1 registration needed per household.

Please indicate in the "Special Notes" field your preferred SDPL Branch for kit pick-up. Check your email to receive a notice about how to pick up your kit!

All participants are welcome. If you need special accessibility accommodations, please email jfrogers@sandiego.gov in advance of your participation.

If you have comments, questions, or grievances about Project-in-a-Box, please contact LYee@sandiego.gov.

Registration Policy and Procedures:

  • I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
  • I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD Dept. of Computer and Electrical Engineering and the student organization, Project-In-A-Box. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth learning environment.
  • I understand that I will register through the Library Event Calendar and that my registration must be fully complete to attend the class.
  • If there is more than one student in attendance they must register as well. Adults are allowed to attend without registering.
  • I understand that I am responsible for canceling my registration if I am unable to attend.

This project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

*PARENTS: If you are willing to have an image of your student taken for promotional and funding purposes, please fill out the Model Release form, sign, and email it back to LYee@sandiego.gov. Thank you!

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.