Broadly defined, international development (ID) seeks to improve quality of life, particularly for those in developing countries. ID encompasses a range of topics, including health care, education, poverty, government infrastructure, and human rights. Some questions to consider: Why are the poorest of the poor perpetually stuck at the bottom? How did they get there? Most importantly, what tangible steps can be taken to promote ID? This class will introduce how innovation in science and engineering (often coming from people right here at MIT) are powerful in addressing important international development issues. Hands-on demos/activities are likely. Taught by two board members of MIT's Global Poverty Initiative.