Building Sensors for Biological Research: An arduino Workshop

Building Sensors for Biological Research: An arduino Workshop

Join us for an immersive hands-on workshop and exploring the exciting world of physical computing and making sensors for research projects.Our Introductory workshop to physical computing session is ideal for beginners or anyone needing a refresher—get hands-on experience with Arduino and learn how to sense and interact with the environment using basic sensors and components.

Our Biosensor Prototyping session is self-led, here students are invited to experiment with Arduino-powered biosensors for your own projects! Bring your ideas and explore creative possibilities with support and guidance available throughout.

All equipment is provided, but please bring your own laptop. Don't miss out!

Meet your Instructor

Marta Ilacqua is an interaction designer and creative technologist whose practice explores the intersections of environmental anthropology and design. Her work remoulds cultural notions through storytelling and experimental technology, aiming to present alternative realities that strive away from the anthropocentric narrative.Marta is the ‘Interactive Media and Experience Design’ specialist technician with the Creative Technology Lab at the London College of Communication, UAL. Working across touchdesigner, physical computing and ardunio and projection mapping, her projects navigate live sensing and engagement with nature monitoring plants sensing capabilities.

Accessibility Statement:

Lifefabs Institute is committed to ensuring that our events and workshops are as accessible as possible and meet the ever-changing needs of our community. As we navigate the opportunities and challenges of our workshops, we are constantly learning and adjusting our workflows to prioritise accessibility.

We’d love to hear any feedback our community might have.

Please contact us at info@lifefabs.bio if you have any specific accessibility requirements or questions.

Seating:

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at info@lifefabs.bio and we'd be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing info@lifefabs.bio

Support to Attend Our Events & WorkshopsLifefabs Institute may be able to offer financial assistance to enable adults or children to participate in our events and activities if this would otherwise be financially difficult.Please contact our team: info@lifefabs.bio and we will aim to agree a reduction or bursary or wavier your fee free of charge.

About Lifefabs Institute: Community Biofab Lab & Research Space

Lifefabs is an open-access biofabrication space that provides graduates, creatives, schools, communities and scientists access to scientific learning and exchange knowledge around biofabrication.

We want to break down barriers to research and STEAM learning, offering a space to learn, experiment and contribute to our understanding of biomaterials and bioengineering. A space for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, Lifefabs encourages non-scientists, local communities to feel welcome and be curious about Biodesign, promoting accessibility though hands-on community lab.