Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, our Foundational Fridays, hosted on the first Friday of every month, are tailored specifically for students eager to delve into the world of simulation. Each month, we explore a key topic in simulation technology, providing you with the tools and knowledge to apply these techniques effectively in your studies and future engineering challenges. Engage with experts, gain valuable insights, and build a solid simulation foundation with Ansys.
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Foundational Fridays Webinar Series
Build your simulation skillset with our monthly Foundational Fridays webinar series, designed to help students master core engineering concepts
Upcoming Webinars
LIVE WEBINAR
March 20, 2026
11 AM EDT
FEA Tips and Tricks for Students
Join this Foundational Fridays webinar to learn how to use cutting-edge simulation tools to enhance learning, visualize complex concepts, and bring real-world engineering problems to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical, hands-on strategies that will deepen your knowledge and prepare you for future challenges in the field.
LIVE WEBINAR
April 24, 2026
11 AM EDT
Getting Started with Ansys Zemax OpticStudio
Looking to build hands-on experience in optical simulation? Join our Foundational Fridays session to explore the basics of optical system design using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio. You’ll learn how to set up lenses, input system parameters, perform ray tracing, and apply optimization tools — plus get a glimpse into advanced features and real-world applications.
LIVE WEBINAR
May 08, 2026
11 AM EDT
Getting Started with Ansys Fluent
Learn how engineers simulate airflow and fluid motion in this beginner-friendly workshop on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using Ansys Fluent. Students will explore the CFD workflow: from preparing a 3D model and meshing to running simulations and analyzing results, while connecting classroom theory to real-world engineering skills.
On-Demand Webinars
Intro to Nonlinear Simulations in Ansys Mechanical Software
Join the Foundational Fridays webinar to learn about nonlinear simulations and the best practices for setting up and solving them in Ansys Mechanical software.
Develop Embedded Software with Ansys Scade One
Watch our webinar to learn about Ansys Scade One, a model-based design tool for developing safe software. Create projects, simulate behavior, and generate code for real-world applications.
Getting Started with Ansys Mechanical Software
Kickstart your journey with Ansys Mechanical in this beginner-friendly webinar, which covers the user interface, simulation efficiency, and productivity tips.
Enhance your design project with material selection
Every physical product is made of materials. But in design projects, materials can often be a second (or third!) thought, leading to more time and money spent. At Ansys, we have the Ansys Granta EduPack software, which makes it much easier to include materials selection in your design project workflow
alongside other Ansys simulation tools.
Optimization Tips and Tricks for Students
Join us for a session dedicated to engineering students who want to improve their optimization skills in parametric design studies and automation of simulation toolchains using Ansys optiSLang software
Getting Started with Ansys HFSS
Join the Foundational Fridays webinar on Ansys HFSS, tailored for undergraduates. Understand the user interface, create designs, and learn about various solvers through a step-by-step example.
FEA Tips & Tricks
Join our Foundational Fridays webinar for students in mechanical engineering. Learn to use CAE tools for solid mechanics and design. Explore hands-on strategies for real-world engineering challenges.
Getting Started with Ansys Maxwell
This webinar will introduce you to Ansys Maxwell and show how to model these components while visualizing the fields and phenomena inside them.
CFD Tips and Tricks for Students
Are you a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student curious about how CFD simulations predict flow and create vibrant visualizations? Access this webinar to learn about CFD simulations, enhance your understanding, and begin developing a skill set that prepares your future career.
