Introduction to Arduino Workshop

The IEEE George Mason University Student Branch is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Introduction to Arduino Workshop, organized as part of our Workshop Series. This workshop is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Arduino programming, microcontrollers, and basic electronic circuit design. Participants will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through guided exercises using Arduino development boards and electronic components. Workshop Activities: Introduction to Arduino and its applications. Setting up and using the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Programming an Arduino board to control an LED. Designing and assembling basic circuits using breadboards and electronic components. Implementing push buttons as digital inputs. Completing a practical challenge to reinforce the concepts learned. The workshop will be conducted by two experienced IEEE GMU Student Branch officers with backgrounds in robotics, electronics, and circuit prototyping. All practical activities will be supervised, and guidance will be provided throughout the session. Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET 📍 Location: George Mason University, Fairfax Campus (Room TBD) Participation is open to all GMU students, regardless of their academic major or prior technical experience. No previous knowledge of Arduino or electronics is required. We encourage students interested in programming, robotics, embedded systems, and electronics to take advantage of this opportunity to develop practical technical skills and engage with fellow students.