Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Computer Science
Research Advisor
Morrison, GlennTauritz, Daniel
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Advisor's Department
Computer Science
Funding Source
Multidisciplinary Research Opportunities for Women (MRO-W) grant from the Computing Research Association Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W)
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency ranks health risks due to indoor air among the top five environmental health risks. A research review estimates $160 billion could be saved every year in the United States by improving indoor air quality. High indoor pollutant levels are a result of emissions from indoor sources, limited air exchange, high surface area to volume ratios, and indoor chemistry. By observing the interactions between reagents, the project is aimed at helping (1) consumers, by allowing them to realize what pollution is in their home, and (2) researchers who would use the simulations to test new ideas. By creating a cyberinfrastructure, comprising consumers and researchers with feedback loops, we plan to improve consumer health and also provide researchers with a valuable research tool. At this time, we have performed lab tests on the reactions of alpha-pinene, discovered sets of equations, and produced programs that solve these equations.
Biography
Janet Guntly is the daughter of Michael and Maureen Guntly, and she is a junior in Computer Science. After graduating, she plans to pursue a career in St. Louis.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
9 April 2008, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Indoor Air Quality Simulator with Lab and Interactive Consumer Interface
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
The Environmental Protection Agency ranks health risks due to indoor air among the top five environmental health risks. A research review estimates $160 billion could be saved every year in the United States by improving indoor air quality. High indoor pollutant levels are a result of emissions from indoor sources, limited air exchange, high surface area to volume ratios, and indoor chemistry. By observing the interactions between reagents, the project is aimed at helping (1) consumers, by allowing them to realize what pollution is in their home, and (2) researchers who would use the simulations to test new ideas. By creating a cyberinfrastructure, comprising consumers and researchers with feedback loops, we plan to improve consumer health and also provide researchers with a valuable research tool. At this time, we have performed lab tests on the reactions of alpha-pinene, discovered sets of equations, and produced programs that solve these equations.
