Events
Join us for hands-on collaboration, workshops, and community building
What to expect
Collaborative environment
Work on projects together through pair programming and group collaboration. Everyone contributes, everyone learns.
Hands-on learning
No passive lectures. You'll be coding, building, and creating from day one. Bring your laptop and get ready to build.
Supportive community
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Ask questions, share knowledge, and support each other.
Real projects
Work on projects that matter – community tools, portfolio pieces, and open source contributions you can showcase.
Event calendar
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Types of events
Lab
Monthly hands-on build sessions. Pair program, get code reviews, and work on real projects together.
Workshops
Focused technical workshops on specific topics like Git, APIs, React, and more.
Career sessions
Resume reviews, interview prep, job search strategies, and networking opportunities.
Past events
September 30, 2026 · Pennovation Works
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
Five projectors, five stations, and a room full of laptops. Every person left with a projection mapping project they changed themselves and can open again on their own.
July 30, 2026 · Pennovation Center
PATCH 002: Tap in NFC Lab
Every person left knowing how NFC works, with stickers and keychain tags they programmed and automated themselves.
The community, in person
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
The mapping tool
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
PATCH 003: Projection Mapping Lab
Teaching block
PATCH 002: Tap in NFC Lab
Writing their own tags
PATCH 002: Tap in NFC Lab
Mid-session
PATCH 002: Tap in NFC Lab
One table, four builds
PATCH 002: Tap in NFC Lab
Pennovation Center
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