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Participatory sensing: repurposing a scientific tool for STEM education

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Interactions, Volume 20, Issue 1

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Sustainability in (Inter)Action provides a forum for innovative thought, design, and research in the area of interaction design and environmental sustainability. The column explores how HCI can contribute to the complex and interdisciplinary efforts to address sustainability challenges. Elaine M. Huang, Editor

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Participatory sensing: repurposing a scientific tool for STEM education
1. Human-centered computing
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