Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old middle school student from Connecticut, has launched an ambitious project to improve the air quality in U.S. schools. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the initiative to create low-cost classroom air filters. From School Assignment To Witty Invention The project was conceived when Shokunbi, then a fifth grader at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, was tasked with creating a solution to enhance school safety during potential future pandemics. She was motivated by better air quality to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19 and developed a simple yet effective air filter system. The air filter’s design combines creativity with affordability. It is made from a straightforward mix of materials: a box fan, four furnace filters, duct tape, and cardboard. Related Post: Teen
