Kids & Tech: Potent Combo for Improving Air Quality

Indoor air pollution is harmful to everyone, but children are particularly susceptible to poor air quality compared to adults. it is not commonly known that indoor air in homes and buildings is typically more polluted than outdoor air, even in large and industrialized cities. As many air pollutants are colorless and odorless, it is challenging to estimate air quality conditions using bare human sensors, such as eyesight or smell. Thus, many people spend most of their time inside their homes without realizing poor air quality indoors and their association with health and well-being implications. The devices to monitor this air are designed primarily for adults, with little attention paid to children’s potential use. The program seeks to develop technology to empower children to better engage in monitoring and assessing indoor air quality.