September 09, 2019

Introducing the Mouse Creative Computing Lab

Mouse is opening pre-registration for the first two events at our Creative Computing Lab. Lab events offer interactive and engaging STEM, design and computing activities which blend digital/analog tools and experiences. These events are open to NYC public school students who want to experiment and build with technology in new ways.

The first event on Wednesday, October 30, Costume Tech, sponsored by NYCEDC, will give your students the chance to amplify their Halloween gear with lights, sound and more. Please note that this event is for Elementary students grades 3-5 only.

Middle and high school students, join us on November 20 for the Robot Election, a one-of-a-kind team design and engineering challenge. Compete in real time to design, build, promote and elect a robot leader at the Creative Computing Lab.

Events at the Creative Computing Lab:

Costume Tech (Elementary only)

When: Wednesday, 10/30 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Who: 4th, 5th & 6th grade only (Ages 9-12)

What: Experiment with Halloween costumes that light up, make sound and take you out of this world, at this event that culminates in a costume showcase.

Robot Election

When: Wednesday, 11/20 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Who: Middle & High school students (Ages 13+)

What: Create a robot candidate to run for leader of the robots. Teams will prototype robot candidates using circuitry components, design a campaign website on Glitch, deliver a campaign pitch before voting for the winner at the robot election.

Future February

When: Wednesday, 2/12 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Who: Middle & High school students (Ages 13+)

What: Imagine the technologies that will define the future by experimenting with several cutting edge technologies.

Design and Build Jam

When: Wednesday, 3/18 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Who: Middle & High school students (Priority to Emoti-Con presenters) (Ages 13+)

What: Calling all teams preparing for Emoti-Con! This Design and Build Jam will focus on the fundamental making skills that could help you create next-level prototypes of your Emoti-Con project idea.

Earth Tech

When: Wednesday, 4/22 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Who: Middle & High school students (Ages 13+)

What: Explore climate issues while getting your hands dirty creating at in-depth maker stations that focus on sustainable technology.

Creative Computing Experience

When: Wednesday, 5/27 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Who: Middle & High school students (Ages 13+)

What: Discover the creative possibilities of technology in an exciting, hands on event for the Mouse Creative Computing lab. Join us to experiment with the limits of creative technology!

What is the Mouse Creative Computing Lab?

The Mouse Creative Computing Lab is a space for innovation and experimentation at Mouse HQ in NYC. By playing with a variety of digital, analog and environmental inputs and outputs, the lab will be a place where youth and adult experts can design and explore interactive computing together at free learning events throughout the school.

Events at the Mouse Creative Computing Lab are free and open to all who want a space to tinker, build, and learn cool stuff. Prior experience in tech or making is not required!