Spooky Circuitry Lab: A Hands-On Electronics Workshop For Middle and High School Students

Build. Test. Troubleshoot. Create.

Join Metrobots, the PAST Foundation, SenseICs Corporation, and the IEEE Columbus SSCS & CASS Joint Chapter for a hands-on workshop where students explore electronics by building, testing, and troubleshooting circuits on solder-less breadboards!

Full Event Description:

Ready to make the spooky season electric? Spooky Circuitry Lab is a hands-on workshop designed for middle and high school students to dive into practical electronics. Participants will learn how components like LEDs, resistors, photoresistors, and 555 timers work together to solve Halloween-themed circuit design challenges—from glowing pumpkin eyes to screaming sound circuits!

🚀 Part of a Multi-Part Microelectronics Engineering Series:

This workshop marks Step 1 in an exciting multi-event educational series designed to take students through the entire hardware design lifecycle:

1. Circuits Fundamentals (This Workshop): Build, test, and troubleshoot physical circuits with discrete components on breadboards.
2. PCB Design: Learn CAD tools (like KiCad) to translate physical breadboards into functional schematic representations and custom Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
3. Integrated Circuit (Chip) Design: Discover how large circuit boards can be scaled down and miniaturized onto tiny silicon microchips!

Who Should Join:

Middle and high school students (ages 12–18) interested in STEM, robotics, and engineering. No prior electronics experience is required!

Location & Details:

• Date & Time: October 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
• Location: PAST Foundation, 1003 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
• Sponsors: The PAST Foundation, Metrobots, SenseICs Corporation, and IEEE Columbus Joint Chapter (SSCS/CASS)

Free for everyone! Individuals and organizations can support hands-on STEM education by choosing one of the optional sponsorship levels listed on the registration page.