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Smart Agriculture Summer Camp
Wayne State University • Detroit • Middle & High School

Smart Ag Tech Explorers

In our Smart Ag Tech Explorers Summer Camp, students discover how technology is transforming farming. Over two weeks, students analyze real data in Python, build simple machine learning models to predict plant growth, wire IoT sensors and Arduino kits, visualize findings with dashboards, experience VR greenhouse simulations, prototype a small automated hydroponics system, and tour local vertical-farm sites. Designed for grades 9–12, this hands-on camp blends teamwork, creativity, and fieldwork toward a data-driven “smart garden.”

Highlights

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Meet the Team!
Dr. Sara Masoud
Dr. Sara Masoud
Dr. Jeremy Rickli
Dr. Jeremy Rickli
Dr. Meina Zhu
Dr. Meina Zhu
Dr. Kenneth Chelst
Dr. Kenneth Chelst
Dr. Alyssa Beaver
Dr. Alyssa Beaver
Ms. Jane Cunningham
Ms. Jane Cunningham
Ms. Jasmine Roberson
Ms. Jasmine Roberson
Ms. Cathleen Laporte
Ms. Cathleen Laporte
Brother Truth
Brother Truth
Ms. Elnaz Alinezhad
Ms. Elnaz Alinezhad
Nadia Anjum
Ms. Nadia Anjum
Mr. Roohollah Jahanmahin
Mr. Roohollah Jahanmahin
Mr. Aeneas Koosis
Mr. Aeneas Koosis
Ms. Mythri Palla
Ms. Mythri Palla
Ms. Isabella Navia Ribero
Ms. Isabella Navia Ribero
Ms. Michelle Edgerton
Ms. Michelle Edgerton
Ms. Vaishnavi Paliwal
Ms. Vaishnavi Paliwal


Expert Insights in Smart Agriculture

Hear from three leading experts in smart agriculture and horticulture as they discuss their career paths, the meaning of smart agriculture, their ongoing research, and the wide range of professional opportunities available in this growing field.

What is Smart Agriculture?
Foundations, real-world examples, and why it matters.
Consumer Behavior Analysis in Smart Agriculture?
How can we understand consumers' choices and behavior?
Research in Horticulture and Technology
Sensors, plant science, and technology-enabled growing.
Automation in Agriculture
Tools, skills, and Pathways into Smart Ag Careers.
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Apply / Request Information
To request information or apply for Summer 2027, please email saramasoud@wayne.edu with the subject "Smart Ag Summer Camp 2027" and include student name, school/grade, and a brief note on interests. Transportation and lunch are provided; accommodations available upon request.


Funding
This camp is funded by USDA-AFRI-NIFA-FANE under grant number 2024-67037-42800.