At University of Advancing Technology (UAT), innovation isn’t just taught—it’s lived. This spring, a team of first-time competitors stepped into the high-pressure world of VEX U Robotics and walked away with more than a trophy—they gained experience, resilience, and the Judges Award for outstanding perseverance. But the story behind their success started long before the competition.
Meet the UAT Robotics Team
Posted on Jun 14, 2025 5:03:41 PM by Dylan Maxwell in Robotics and Embedded Systems, in VEX U Robotics Tournamen
UAT Workshop Club: Building Skills and Projects
Posted on Jun 3, 2025 1:33:40 PM by Dylan Maxwell in UAT clubs, in Digital Maker and Fabrication
At the University of Advancing Technology (UAT), hands-on experience isn't just encouraged—it’s essential. The Workshop Club, hosted in UAT’s diverse Maker Lab, embodies that spirit. We're a student-led organization dedicated to empowering makers of all skill levels by teaching how to use the lab’s state-of-the-art tools and machinery, from 3D and resin printers to laser cutters, vacuum formers, and more. We believe that every student—whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned builder—should feel confident and capable in a makerspace. We also look for people of all majors, not just Digital Maker & Fabrication or Robotics Engineering. That’s why we prioritize peer-led learning, safety education, and guided access to the full creative potential of UAT’s fabrication equipment.
Building the Future of Immersive Technology: Inside the VR Imaginarium Project
Posted on May 22, 2025 12:30:00 PM by Katy Toerner in Virtual Reality, in UAT Classes, in Production Studio
Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer science fiction. It’s transforming how we learn, tell stories, train, and create. But as powerful as VR can be, it’s still locked behind barriers—high costs, closed-source hardware, and technical complexity. For many aspiring creators, educators, and students, building immersive VR experiences—especially ones with haptic feedback—remains out of reach. During University of Advancing Technology's (UAT) Spring 2025 Production Studios class, students worked on a project - VR Imaginaruim - and spent the semester working to make VR with haptic feedback more accessible.
UAT Cyber Ninjas: Cyber Club and Competition Team
Posted on Apr 24, 2025 12:30:00 PM by Ozzy James in UAT clubs, in Cyber Security
At University of Advancing Technology (UAT), the Cyber Ninjas competition team stands as a cornerstone of our cybersecurity community. We're more than just a club—we are a diverse group of passionate students united by our love for cybersecurity, dedicated to skill development, and committed to creating an inclusive environment for newcomers and veterans alike.
Wyverns Gaming & Esports Club
Posted on Apr 15, 2025 2:00:00 PM by Jayce Jakubowski in UAT clubs, in UAT Life, in Esports
At University of Advancing Technology (UAT) the esports club is one of the biggest clubs on campus in terms of member count. Within the club we feature a common ground for all students to congregate and have fun in the usual high stress environment of college life. Not only does the club feature a high-skill environment for our students to challenge themselves, but we also have a casual environment as well for students to gather around games that they simply love to play allowing for the fostering of new skills within those games to show off to their peers.
TechFusion Conference: A Transformative Involvement for Students
Posted on Mar 29, 2025 1:00:00 PM by Alexis Sloan in Events, in Artificial Intelligence, in Cyber Security, in UAT News
University of Advancing Technology (UAT) Cyber Security Student Alexis Sloan attended the AZ Tech Council Event on Tuesday March 25th. She discusses the opportunities and learning experience the event brings to students.
Ready, Set, Launch!
Posted on Mar 13, 2025 1:00:00 PM by Katy Toerner in Digital Maker and Fabrication, in UAT Classes
University of Advancing Technology's (UAT) professor Ryan Murray, who teaches Digital Maker & Fabrication classes, has implemented an assignment in his DBM100 - 3D Build Tools class where students design and 3D print planes, they then get to launch into the quad on campus.
Hacking, Learning & Networking: CactusCon 2025
Posted on Mar 4, 2025 9:05:33 AM by Avery Willets in Student Life, in Student Ambassador, in Data Science, in Cybersecurity
I had the amazing opportunity to attend CactusCon this year, and I had a wonderful time! I am incredibly grateful for all of the talks I heard from, the professionals I got to meet, and the vendors I was able to speak with. I am also thankful for CactusCon for providing me with a free ticket as a student!
ART 234 Storyboarding - Final Project Highlight
Posted on Jan 7, 2025 2:18:34 PM by Katy Toerner in Student Work, in UAT Classes
University of Advancing Technology's (UAT) Storyboarding class is described in the UAT Course Catalog as a course that unveils the art of visual storytelling. Storyboarding is an important skill for beginning directors to develop, to pre-visualize shots and sets. It is also a critical skill in creating animation sequences and is important to the multimedia developer in planning the needs of a project. Students apply storyboarding techniques to scripts by accurately showing camera angles, placement of the actors, etc. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and presentation.
Game Art & Animation Student Work Highlight: Ancient Environment
Posted on Nov 19, 2024 11:24:29 AM by Baylee Balsimo Kettelhut in Student Work, in Game Studies, in Game Art and Animation
UAT student Baylee Balsimo Ketelhut describes her process working through this Ancient Envinronment across two Game Art & Animation classes with UAT Professor Jorge Portillo. He stated "She made all the 3D models in GAA220, Environment and FX using 3Ds Max and Maya and Textured it in GAA240 Texturing, this environment came out Epic!"