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Spring Roots Program

By Michael Faber // January 7, 2025

Welcome to our Spring semester in the Roots program!  We’re excited to kick off a new lineup of hands-on classes designed to spark creativity, build skills, and deepen your understanding of cutting-edge technologies.  As a reminder, the Roots program is free, open to all, and available not just to students but to the entire Duke community, including faculty and staff. 

This semester, we’re continuing to explore the world of artificial intelligence with courses like Mastering GPT: Tips and Tricks for Effective Prompting, perfect for learning how to write better AI prompts, and Critical Play with Generative AI: Co-Intelligence, where you’ll explore AI’s creative and collaborative potential. 

For those who love hands-on tinkering, our always popular Raspberry Pi Hack Lab Series is back with sessions like Make it Glow, Make it Feel, and Make it See, offering opportunities to experiment with LEDs, sensors, and computer vision. And if you’re looking to pick up programming, we’ve got you covered with Slither Your Way Into Python, a beginner-friendly introduction to coding.

We’re also continuing to blend art and technology in creative ways. Learn how to design custom scents and shapes in Make Your Own Candle, or personalize your gear in Make a Sticker with the Cricut. If you’ve been curious about 3D printing, our First 3D Print class will walk you through the process, and you’ll leave with your first printed project.

Check out the full schedule of classes and sign up through Pathways today!