The Big Idea: The Internet of Things

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The internet is ubiquitous in our daily lives, but you’re probably also using the Internet of things — whether you know it or not. The internet of things (IoT) is an informal name for the network of devices connected to the Internet. Equipped with embedded sensors, these devices collect and exchange information over the network and can often be controlled remotely. Your cell phone, fitness tracker, connected car, or home alarm are all examples of IoT devices that share data with you and other devices.

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The Big Idea – Phenotyping

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Phenotyping, the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics, is a term used frequently in the College of Agriculture these days—and a technique that is now automated for field research at Purdue.

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