Overview
Students at Georgia Institute of Technology participated in developing a chemical safety model designed to address everyday chemical exposure scenarios. This work was conducted within a course focused on chemical equity, specifically targeting the reduction of chemical exposure within vulnerable communities.
Research Context
The development of the chemical safety model occurred during a course on chemical equity. This course focused on reducing chemical exposure in communities identified as vulnerable. The course is part of Georgia Tech's Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program. The VIP program integrates students into long-term research teams. These teams operate across multiple disciplines and semesters.
Approach
Diya Godavarti, identified as a second-year student in chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE) at the time, was involved in the course. The course focused on chemical equity. The objective was to develop a tool. This tool was intended to improve responses to chemical spills or open containers. The context of these exposures is described as everyday.
Findings
Students in the course, including Diya Godavarti, contributed to the development of a tool. This tool is a chemical safety model. Its purpose is to improve responses to situations involving chemical spills or open containers. The application of this model is described for everyday exposures.
Why This Matters
The developed chemical safety model could improve responses to incidents such as chemical spills or open containers. This capacity is intended for everyday exposure situations. The work is framed within efforts to reduce chemical exposure in vulnerable communities.