Sensors in a Shoebox

Sensors in a Shoebox is a youth-centered engineering and design program. Within the program, education and engineering teams (led by Dr. Elizabeth Moje and Dr. Jerome Lynch) work with youth to utilize engineering tools and practices, as well as sensor technology, to define a community concern or problem, design a solution, collect data, and report their results.

Youth use sensor technology and engineering tools to define, investigate, and design a solution for a particular community problem or concern. Sensor data may include: air quality measurements, pedestrian use of space, as well as other points of interest. Throughout the process, youth are at the center of investigative activities and make decisions as to what data to pay particular attention to, how effective their solution may be, and next steps.

Sensors in a Shoebox is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Knight Cities Challenge.