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the future of 5G-enabled devices and applications . The relationship has already generated an interdisciplinary course on 5G innovation called ‘ Connectivity and 5G ’.
That course , taught in spring 2020 , brought students and faculty from five different colleges together with AT & T representatives . Using in-depth research and access to AT & T resources , including a visit to AT & T headquarters in Dallas , students created proposals for 5G-powered solutions in fields such as health care and campus security .
Future interdisciplinary opportunities will use the lab ’ s powerful resources to connect industry expertise with Tiger innovation . One course in development will explore the potential of creating kiosks around Mizzou ’ s campus that use immersive technologies to
Bringing 5G to Mizzou ’ s emerging technology lab and campus will further enable students to explore new experiences .
reduce anxiety and improve mental health . The idea for the kiosks originated in past student proposals to AT & T .
“ The innovation catalyzed by the intersection of education and technology is what makes our future so bright ,” said Anne Chow , CEO , AT & T Business . “ We saw with last year ’ s 5G course , students were
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