Engaged Curriculum Grants
An Introduction to the Internet of Things
Designing Cornell’s first introductory course on the Internet of Things (IoT): Technology and Engagement
The Internet of Things (IoT) — or the extension of internet connectivity into physical objects and everyday devices — is booming. Billions of new devices are connected each year, annual economic benefits could reach up to $11 trillion by 2025 worldwide, and a recent analysis by the World Economic Forum says it could be a gamechanger for sustainability.
This team is creating Cornell’s first introductory IoT course, in which students will engage with community partners to tackle a social, economical or environmental problems using the technology. Through collaborations on real-time energy management, flood monitoring and water resources management, students will learn how to develop IoT-based technological solutions and how to communicate about the responsible use of IoT technology to create positive societal impact.
The Team
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K. Max Zhang, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
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Stephen Wicker, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering
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David Kay, Department of Development Sociology, Community and Regional Development Institute
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Community partner: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
Engaged Curriculum Grants
Funding teams that are integrating community-engaged learning into new and existing curricula.