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Eniola Shokunbi, a 12 years old Nigerian from Connecticut, USA, has designed an air filter to reduce spread of air borne diseases in US schools.

The design targets creating low-cost air filters for classrooms. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the design.

In her fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, they were tasked with creating a solution to enhance safety in schools during potential future pandemics.

Therefore, to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19, she developed a simple but effective air filter system.

Design
Shokunbi’s air filter design showcases both innovation and cost-effectiveness. The unit is constructed using a simple combination of components: a box fan, four furnace filters, duct tape, and cardboard.

This ingenious assembly results in a remarkably low production cost of approximately $60 per unit. This makes it a highly affordable alternative to commercial air purifiers.

Eniola Shokunbi said: “The air goes through all the sides, and it comes out of the top. So it filters in and out.”

With support from scientists at the University of Connecticut, UConn, Shokunbi’s design underwent rigorous testing.

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, confirmed that the device effectively eliminates over 99% of airborne viruses, showcasing its potential to significantly improve classroom safety.

The recent approval by the State Bond Commission allocates $11.5 million for the implementation of these air filters across Connecticut schools.

This funding is part of UConn’s SAFE-CT: Supplemental Air Filtration for Education Program, which aims to ensure that every public school classroom has access to these vital air purification systems.

Shokunbi’s vision extends beyond Connecticut; she aspires to see her air filters implemented in classrooms nationwide.

“A lot of people don’t realize that the only thing standing between them and getting sick is science,” Eniola Shokunbi said.

Also, she emphasized the importance of investing in scientific solutions for children’s health.

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Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/eniola-shokunbi-12-yr-old-nigerian-girl-invents-air-filter-gets-11-5m-funding/amp/

Ofemannnu:
Congrats.
To have been recognised and funded by USA, this is a genuine invention.
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franugo:
She's an American oga, you can call her an American with Nigerian parent but calling her a Nigerian is a bit much.

Tellmeastory:
SHUT UP.

SHE IS A NIGERIAN.

IF SHE WAS CAUGHT WITH DRUGS AT THE AIRPORT, OR CAUGHT STEALING FUNDS SOMEWHERE, WOULD YOU SAY SHE IS NOT NIGERIAN?

WHITE AMERICAN KIDS BORN IN NIGERIA TO WHITE AMERICAN PARENTS, ARE THEY NOT AMERICANS? ARE THEY NIGERIANS?

MUMU WITH COMPLEX.

franugo:
Imagine typing in all caps, you've obviously never worked in an official environment, probably still a teenager or failed adult living in your parents house and eating mummy's food. Pls find your way out my mentions

Ofemannnu:
Congrats.
To have been recognised and funded by USA,this is a genuine invention.
This inventor will go places,she will soar higher.
Kudos.

Tellmeastory:
I SHOULD TYPE WITH RESPECT FOR A SELF-HATING ASSSHOLE LIKE YOU?

FCKING AIR HEAD.

AfonjaConehead:
In Connecticut,in the US...

Where there are no agberoes
No touts
No bulaba.
No up NEPA.
No headhunters.
No mining industrialization.
No skullerships.
No ebin paws o.
No koneheaded structures

It is well o

franugo:
I wanted to ignore you but I decided to educate you a little today, no info is a waste right.....
In the rank of what makes one a citizen of a country, birth outranks your parents' nationality. The girl in question, was born and bred in America, I can bet she's probably never been to Nigeria once in her life. The education she's received so far, American. Her social circle so far, mostly American. The opportunity to excel was provided by an enabling American environment. If she were in Nigeria, would she have gotten this opportunity? tell yourself the truth... nobody is ignoring her Nigerian heritage nor hating on it as you stated (don't even know where you got such a ludicrous line from), I am simply stating that she's an American first....all the articles I've read on her (and I did some more research on her idea cause it sounds so elegant in its simplicity) labels her a Nigerian only, like Nigeria had a hand in her success.

FourQu:
This op don come again
You no go leave this small pikin abi? Later if useless abike go to greet her and the small girl snobs abike this same op will be the first person to create another thread to castigate her and pull her down

Just as he did for kemi

SuperEagles:
No lunatic Ipob obidient and other hate filled lunatic that want to drink her blood like that foolish Igbo woman that want to suck Yoruba n Edo babies blood.

PulaPower:
Nice one..

Sabi girl with functioning brain..