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Laser Cutting 101

Learn the basics of laser cutting and create your own wooden keychain! Design and engrave your name, image or custom design onto wood. We will guide you through the process, and all materials will be provided.

Crochet Hours

Join us for crochet hours! Relax, create and crochet with others. Tools and materials will be provided, and we will be happy to help if you need assistance. All experience levels welcome, including beginners.

Podcasting 101

Learn the essentials of starting your own podcast in this beginner-friendly workshop. We’ll cover the basics of planning, recording, editing, and publishing, plus tips on choosing equipment and sharing your show with listeners. Perfect for anyone curious about podcasting or ready to launch their first episode.

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Digital Media Studio and MakerSpace Open House

The Digital Media Studio and MakerSpace is hosting an open house event, open to all SFSU students, faculty and staff. 

Learn about 3D printing, virtual reality (VR), podcasting, audio mixing, Internet-of-Things, micro-controllers, robotics, video/audio equipment checkout and much more.

The open house will also feature special presentations of student projects with edge computing, artificial intelligence, and more.

Live from the Hackathon: SFSU Students on AI

How are students actually using AI—in education, their lives, and as they prepare for future careers?

Join in as a panel of SFSU students engage in live conversation about how they use AI, where they see value and limitations, and how they believe this technology is changing their education and the workforce they are preparing to enter.

Broadcast live from the SF Hacks x GDG AI Hackathon, student panelists will gather to discuss AI in their coursework, the potential impact on careers and the opportunities and challenges posed by the emerging technology. Audience members via Zoom will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the student panel.

Hear directly from students and get a glimpse into the creativity, experimentation and energy happening throughout the hackathon. This panel gives SFSU community insight into the larger event, the AI Hackathon co-sponsored by SF Hacks, the SFSU chapter of Google Developer Groups (GDG) and the SFSU AI Student Commons. The hackathon runs all day on Friday, October 2, 2026; "Live from the Hackathon: SFSU Students on AI" will be held onsite at the hackathon from 12 — 1 p.m., with participants joining the conversation via Zoom (registration is required).

"Live from the Hackathon: SFSU Students on AI" is open to the SFSU campus community. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to join.

AI Literacy Essentials: Critical Analysis of Generative AI

Description: This course explores the critical analysis of generative AI to support responsible use of this technology. Learn why misinformation and biases may occur in AI-generated content, and explore the technology’s security and environmental implications. Through collaborative activities and reflective discussions, participants will develop a critical mindset to evaluate AI outputs for quality and ethical considerations.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.   

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

  • Identify ethical and security considerations related to AI
  • Describe how misinformation and biases occur in AI content
  • Critically evaluate AI content for accuracy and biases

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

AI Literacy Essentials: Critical Analysis of Generative AI

Description: This course explores the critical analysis of generative AI to support responsible use of this technology. Learn why misinformation and biases may occur in AI-generated content, and explore the technology’s security and environmental implications. Through collaborative activities and reflective discussions, participants will develop a critical mindset to evaluate AI outputs for quality and ethical considerations.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.   

Objectives: In this course, you will learn to:  

  • Identify ethical and security considerations related to AI
  • Describe how misinformation and biases occur in AI content
  • Critically evaluate AI content for accuracy and biases

Duration: 60 minutes

Experience Level: Basic familiarity with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

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