The HBRL is actively involved in research concerning indoor air quality in schools, focusing on impacts of traffic sources and indoor VOC sources. Nearly 15% of US schools are located in proximity (<250 m) from a major roadway and there exist diverse indoor sources off air pollution as well. Understanding the sources and control strategies for gaseous and particulate-phase air pollution in schools is a key focus of current HBRL research.
Recent research and outcomes on schools and indoor air quality
Undergraduate Researcher Brett Stinson gave a poster on his work at Harriet Tubman Middle School to the IndoorChem virtual conference
Brett Stinson's research on Harriet Tubman Middle school was featured on an Honors Thesis Q and A
A recent paper on results of intensive air monitoring at Harriet Tubman Middle School
Dr. Gall presented to the National Academies of Sciences on control strategies for reducing fine particulate matter exposures in schools