IoT4Ag

We’re thrilled to celebrate Cherie Kagan, Stephen J. Angello Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering and Director of IoT4Ag, as the recipient of the 2024-25 George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research!

This award highlights her pioneering contributions to nanocrystal materials and their innovative applications in electronics, photonics, and sensing.

Learn more about her incredible work: https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/cherie-kagan-receives-2024-25-heilmeier-award/

We are thrilled to share that Shobhita Kramadhati, a PhD student of the Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag), has been awarded the Best Poster Award for her groundbreaking IoT4Ag research at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Conference in Boston, MA! 🎉🎖️

This recognition highlights Shobhita’s innovative contributions to advancing IoT technologies for sustainable agriculture. Learn more about the MRS conference here: https://lnkd.in/eXygQMSK

Join us in congratulating Shobhita for her incredible achievement! 🙌

🌱 Would you like to contribute to food, energy, and water security? 🌱

The IoT4Ag Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program is looking for motivated science and engineering students to spend 10 weeks this summer contributing to cutting-edge research on technologies to improve crop yields using fewer resources.

✅ Personalized mentorship on a hands-on research project
✅ Training provided
✅ Activities to connect with peers
✅ Housing provided
✅ $6,000 stipend & travel funds

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

🔗 Apply by February 28, 2025: iot4ag.us/reu-program
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Tag a friend who’d love this opportunity! 🌟

🌾 Discover how IoT is transforming agriculture!

Join us on Dec 11 at 1 PM EST for the Smart Farms and IoT Webinar, featuring Cherie Kagan, Director of IoT4Ag, along with farmers and industry leaders. Learn about automation, precision tools, and real-world applications driving innovation in farming.

Register today at: www.bit.ly/iot1211

Don’t miss out on this exciting conversation about the future of agriculture!

Jerry Davis, a key member of our Agricultural Systems Advisory Board, was honored with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 State Annual Meeting! This award celebrates Jerry's extraordinary dedication to sustainable agriculture and innovation in Florida.

Watch this video to learn more about Jerry's journey and his impact on the ag community: https://youtu.be/H1mLi0BkxXY

Congratulations, Jerry! Your work inspires us all! 🌱💡

Jerry Davis - 2024 Florida Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award

🚜 Exciting news from Purdue's IoT4Ag Center! They’re transforming how rural farms manage data with their SPRING project—solar-powered sensors that collect real-time farm information, even in areas without strong internet connections. This tech helps farmers make smarter decisions by providing up-to-the-minute data on everything from soil moisture to weather conditions.

Best of all, farmers remain in full control of their own data. This means affordable and private solutions to boost productivity and sustainability!



🔗 Learn more: https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2024/09/iot4ag-center-is-advancing-data-collection-capabilities-for-rural-farms.html

We’re thrilled to have Aakash, a graduate student from the University of Pennsylvania, join the IoT4Ag team.

Aakash is passionate about leveraging tech to address challenges in agriculture.

🌍 Fun Facts:
Aakash spends almost all his money on sneakers 👟
He loves playing video games 🎮
Traveling to new places and exploring local cuisine are his favorite hobbies ✈️

We’re thrilled to have Aakash, a graduate student from the University of Pennsylvania, join the IoT4Ag team.

Aakash is passionate about leveraging technology to address challenges in agriculture.

🌍 Fun Facts:

Aakash spends almost all his money on sneakers 👟
He loves playing video games 🎮
Traveling to new places and exploring local cuisine are his favorite hobbies ✈️

Welcome aboard, Aakash!

📚✨ Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Join us for the 2024 IoT4Ag Pathway to PhD Program (PPP)!

🌟 Whether you’re a 3rd or 4th year undergrad or a master’s student, this virtual workshop is your gateway to a PhD in science and engineering.

🗓 Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
📍 Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Don’t miss out on:
🔹 Insightful presentations and mentorship from IoT4Ag faculty and graduate students
🔹 Comprehensive guide on the grad school admissions process
🔹 Personal statement and research proposal writing sessions

For more details and to apply, visit IoT4Ag.us/Pathway-to-PhD. See you there! 🚀

What an incredible week at University of California, Merced for our IoT4Ag 2024 Annual Retreat!

From student bootcamps to farm tours, thought-provoking panels on pest management and water conservation, and a keynote by InnerPlant CEO Shely Aronov, we covered it all.

Highlights included engaging discussions on stakeholder and community college partnerships, entrepreneurship, student career possibilities, and the future of ag tech. Thanks to our amazing speakers, advisory boards, and participants for making this a truly inspiring event. Looking forward to putting these insights into action!

We have two more REU students joining us this summer — Austin Hernandez and Liani Angulo! We’re excited to have them join us in innovating IoT technologies, from sensors, robotics, and energy and communication devices to data-driven models influenced by plant physiology, soil, weather, management practices, and socio-economics.

A quick refresher on REU - The REU program is designed to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to work with scientists from Purdue University, the University of Florida, and the University of Pennsylvania on cutting-edge research to address the societal grand challenge of food, energy, and water security by advancing technologies that increase crop production, while minimizing the use of energy and water resources and the impact of agricultural practices on the environment.

Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/e72pYE3w

🌟 Welcome 2024 RET Participants to IoT4Ag! 🌟

We‘re thrilled to have them join our vibrant community! Through the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program, participants will work with scientists at the Univesity of Pennsylvania on cutting-edge IoT research to tackle food, energy, and water security. This summer, these K-12 teachers will develop innovative educational materials and inspire the next generation of students.

Interested in becoming a future RET participant? Reach out to us with your resume or CV at [email protected]!
To learn more, visit us at https://iot4ag.us/ret-program/