Innovation Co-Lab Training
Our goal is to empower the Duke Community to create and innovate, and that sometimes starts with learning new skills. We offer classes in a variety of tech topics, from web design to programming to arts and fabrication. Courses are organized into tracks where students can string together several workshops to get a deep dive in a topic, or just pick a la carte to take the courses that most interest you.
Check out our calendar below to see our class schedule, or browse our different tracks to craft your own personal curriculum.
Upcoming Roots Sessions
| Course | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Databases | Online | 1/24/2022 | 1:30PM- 3:00PM |
| First Steps Into Graphic Design: Intro to InDesign | Online | 1/25/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Create a Website: Structure (Intro to HTML) | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 1/25/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Linux & the Bash Shell | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 1/26/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Intro to Illustrator | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 1/26/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Understanding Object Oriented Programming | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 1/27/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Intro to mySQL | Online | 1/31/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| High Performance Computing and the Duke Compute Cluster | Online | 2/1/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Create a Website: Styling (Intro to CSS) | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/1/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Backing up and Sharing Code: Git | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/2/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| First Steps Into Graphic Design: Intro to Branding | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/2/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Make Your First Silicone Mold | Rubenstein Arts Center Co-Lab Studio | 2/3/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Intro to Information Security Threats | Online | 2/3/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Epoxy Pouring: Make Your First Resin Coasters | Rubenstein Arts Center Co-Lab Studio | 2/4/2022 | 12:00PM- 2:00PM |
| Create Your First 3D Models with OnShape | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/7/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| The Game Maker's Process | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/7/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Introduction to Lightroom | Online | 2/8/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Create a Website: Layouts (Responsive CSS) | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/8/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Singularity Containers | Online | 2/9/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Intro to Docker | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/9/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| The Internet: Explained! | Online | 2/10/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Create Your Second 3D Models with OnShape | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/14/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Introduction to Unity | Online | 2/14/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Make Your Own Soap | Rubenstein Arts Center Co-Lab Studio | 2/15/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Designing for Users: Overview of UX/UI | Online | 2/16/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Express Yourself: an Introduction to Node.js & the Express Framework | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/16/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Make Simple 3D Models with Fusion360 | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/17/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Ethical Hacking and Practical Pentesting | Online | 2/17/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Laser Cutting with Illustrator | TEC - Classroom | 2/18/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Onshape Certification Preparation | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/21/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Coding in Unity (C#) | Online | 2/21/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Using InDesign for your Graphic Projects | Online | 2/22/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| UX Research: Discovery | Online | 2/23/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Introduction to Toolpathing in Fusion360 | Hybrid (TEC Classroom) | 2/24/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
| Detecting and Preventing Security Threats | Online | 2/24/2022 | 3:00PM- 5:00PM |
| Intro to Arduino | TEC - Classroom | 2/25/2022 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM |
Tracks
This track offers an overview of many Adobe Cloud apps as well as provide real applications for those programs in Graphic Design, Web Design, Marketing, and the Arts in general.
Adobe Suite & Arts
Who wouldn’t want to use code to draw or even create music? Check out our Creative Coding track and learn about Processing, Sonic Pi, P5.js and more!
Creative Coding
Databases store all of the data around us, and many web apps require databases to fully function. Explore this track to better understand how this data is managed and utilized, and how you too can leverage databases for your work.
Databases
Interested in using the Co-Lab studio tools and machines, but not sure how to get started? This track will introduce you to 3D modeling and printing, laser cutting, sewing machines, molding and more…
Digital Modeling & Fabrication
From adding electronic components to garments, to making music with Arduinos, to learn more about what makes a computer work, and more, this track will make you fall in love with electronics and hardware!
Mechatronics & Hardware
Learn how to use OnShape and by completing all three classes get the opportunity to take the official certification exam without charge.
OnShape Certification
Get to know the computing resources you can access here at Duke, as well as get familiarized with diverse research computing tools and languages such as Shiny and Python.
Research Computing
Get started with back-end development in a variety of languages and frameworks such as Python, Ruby, Django and Rails, as well as key developer tools such as Linux, the Bash Shell and Git.
Software Development
The objective of system security is the protection of information and property from theft, corruption and other types of damage, while allowing the information and property to remain accessible and productive. System security includes the development and implementation of security countermeasures.
Systems & Security
Sessions in this program will cover UX/UI design concepts, best practices, and tools to help you develop a broader skillset and creatively solve technical problems while leading end users to positive outcomes.
UX/UI Design
Who says learning has to be about seemingly serious subjects? Check out our VR & Gaming Development track and get started on your journey to creating and coding for games!
VR & Gaming Development
Get introduced to the coding skills you need to get a basic website up and running. This track offers classes ranging from complete beginner to intermediate to advanced in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.