  We report on our studies of applying novel detector technologies developed
for LHC-era experiments to cosmic ray detection. In particular, we are
investigating usage of scintillating tiles with embedded wavelength-shifting
fibers and avalanche photodiode readout as part of a robust, inexpensive cosmic
air shower detector. In the near future, we are planning to deploy detector
stations based on this technology at area high schools and colleges as part of
an outreach and education effort, known as SCROD.
