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Twenty Years of Utilizing Software-Defined Radio in University Research, Teaching, and Collaboration: From a Single USRP Beta to SpectrumX
This talk will share reflections on applying and developing several software-defined radio (SDR) platforms as foundational tools in academic research, teaching, and collaboration activities pursued by my group at the University of Notre Dame over the past 20 years. Motivated by a desire to connect theory and real-world prototyping, we have also evolved an SDR-based lab course in an attempt to provide experiential learning opportunities and to lower barriers for students to be productive. Recent efforts are expanding through SpectrumX, the first NSF Spectrum Innovation Center, with opportunities to engage a broader audience of scientists, engineers, and policymakers. Upon this backdrop, I will suggest a few challenges and opportunities for the SDR community to consider going forward.
