RF Basics Workshop on Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) @Georgia Tech ECE -- (VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP)

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Background:

IEEE Atlanta AP/MTT recently received a grant to run RF Basic Workshops with affordable RF kits for two years. This workshop will serve as our kickoff workshop, guiding young undergraduate students through usage of vector network analyzers (VNAs) with a pre-planned hands-on activity. The world of RF is vast and stems to various technical and research fields. It is important to give young engineers early hands-on experience and exposure to basic RF concepts. 

Who can participate?

We are looking for volunteers with basic circuits/RF/wireless comms experience to help lead groups of 4-6 students on how to use a vector network analyzer (VNA) and explain fundamental RF concepts based on our planned hands-on activity of characterizing antennas and sensing material properties. The lesson plan/guide will be provided before the activity! (This will also help the volunteers get a RF refresher themselves.) Note, the volunteer does not have to be a member of AP-S or MTT-S to participate. (Any emag/RF/wireless enthusiast is welcomed!)

Where and When?

Date/Time: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday, 6:00-8:30PM)

Location: 777 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 (The HIVE Makerspace in the Van Leer Building, School of ECE)

Note: We are trying to arrange to have a "dry-run" for the volunteers at the ECE makerspace before the actual workshop date. More information to come!

Parking Information:

Visitor parking information: https://www.pts.gatech.edu/parking/visitor-parking/ 

Visitor Area 2 (Student Center) in the Southwest Area of Georgia Tech is the closest to the HIVE Makerspace.


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  • 777 Atlantic Dr NW
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • United States 30332
  • Building: Van Leer
  • Room Number: The HIVE Makerspace
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  • ryan.freeman@gtri.gatech.edu

    csaetia3@gatech.edu

  • Starts 30 January 2026 05:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 25 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge