About
Future Creators.
Future Creators is a non-profit organization based at the University of Alberta that inspires future engineers and technology innovators by providing youth with the mentors, knowledge, and resources to bring their own technology projects to life.
What we provide.
Mentors.
Students are matched with a pair of knowledgable university engineering student mentors. Additionally, these student mentors have access to support and guidance from the University of Alberta Engineering Faculty.
Knowledge.
Our projects usually use some combination of Arduino, 3-D Printing, and Coding . To establish a base of knowledge for any students who need it, we have beginner courses in all these areas.
Resources.
We give any parts needed for free of charge! From Arduinos (mini-computers) to sensors, wires, batteries, 3D-printer access and 3D printing filament. We make sure students have all they need to make their idea a reality.
What students work with.
Arduino.
Arduinos are microcontrollers (mini-computers) that act as the brains for many projects. Working with Arduinos involves everything from wires and electric basics (voltage, current, ground) to all sorts of sensors, motors, and even programming the Arduino itself!
3D Printing.
3D Printing takes anything you can model, and brings it to life! Working with 3D Printing involves a wide range of topics such as: 3D printer operation and troubleshooting techniques, dimensioning, and 3D modeling. From a cube to a pangolin (look it up, it's a mammal that looks like an armadillo!), anything can be created with some plastic filament.
Coding.
There are endless coding languages, everything from C to Python to Java. Working with programming involves everything from the basics, such as variables, decision making statements and functions, to more complicated topics such as neural networks and machine learning!
Make a donation.
Future Creators is a non-profit and is completely free for all mentees to participate. Your support helps us connect with more youth in our ever-growing community of young innovators by helping us provide mentorship and project kits!
