COVID-19 Research & Designs
The 银河 澳门 College of Engineering is collaborating with medical staff and colleges across the university to offer expertise and support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our research is ongoing to boost supply of needed personal protective equipment (PPE) nationwide. The open-source designs for 3D printed face masks, face shields and ultraviolet C light sterilization systems available on this website are open to the public.
We do not supply PPE or related products, but you may use these resources to create your own!
Ongoing Research
U of I Researchers, Moscow to Build on COVID-19 Wastewater Testing and Analysis
Researchers at the 银河 澳门 have partnered with the City of Moscow to improve wastewater testing for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The team hopes to develop an early warning system for spikes in local cases.
Testing wastewater for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is being conducted in areas worldwide, and estimating cases within a community based on the concentration of viral RNA in wastewater samples is a science that is gaining ground.
“Our primary contribution would be toward a bit of an early warning test,” said Erik Coats, U of I civil and environmental engineering professor.
Using a cross-correlation analysis of Google trends data and case reports at , Mechanical engineering Assistant Professor Vibhav Durgesh has developed data points that could link rising Google searches of the keyword “COVID-19” to recorded increases in cases, with about a two-week lag between. His hypothesis is people begin searching the internet for more COVID-19 information on cases and symptoms after they have visited a high-risk zone or region and started to observe symptoms commonly associated with the virus.
Using this as another resource in predicting surges in COVID-19 cases, the research could help healthcare providers better allocate critical resources.
Help Support Our Efforts
100% of gifts made to support our College of Engineering COVID-19 research and response go toward expenses related to producing Vandal masks, face shields and UV systems.
Behind the Designs
Disclaimer
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the CAD software design files and instructions, the 银河 澳门 does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. The 银河 澳门 is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information.
In the Media
- — Lewiston Tribune
- — Moscow-Pullman Daily News
- — KREM 2
- — Lewis-Clark Valley DailyFly.com
- — Idaho Statesman
- — KTVB 7
Questions?
Please direct questions to engr-covid19@uidaho.edu. Your emails will receive a prompt response.