Sensing with Arduino – Workshop 1

As part of my Artist and Makers in Residence program at the Engineering Design and Innovation (EDI) Building and Learning Factory, I led a series of interactive workshops focused on Internet of Things (IoT) applications, environmental sensing, and indoor air quality (IAQ). Workshop 1 introduced participants to microcontroller programming and electronics through a hands-on project using the Arduino Uno and DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor.

Participants learned how to build a simple temperature alert system that activates LEDs based on sensor readings, helping them understand sensor calibration, circuit design, and environmental monitoring. The workshop emphasized real-time interaction with hardware, promoting deeper learning in environmental data collection and IoT integration. This effort aligns with broader research on affordable IAQ sensing technologies and participatory environmental design.