6.6.2024
The team from IPL has reached the final stages of its Citizen Science activities in Portugal. Over 1 200 primary school children and teachers participated in a series of educational activities focused on indoor air quality research such as:
- Surface swabs collection: They collected swab samples from different surfaces to test for microorganisms and allergens.
- Electrostatic Dust Cloth extractions: Students learned to extract and analyze dust samples to understand the presence of environmental contaminants.
- Walkthrough surveys: Students conducted surveys to assess and document the indoor air quality conditions of their schools.
- Microscopic observation of Fungi: They observed fungal samples using light microscopy to identify and understand the types of fungi present in their environment.
This initiative not only raised awareness about the importance of a indoor air quality but also empowered our young scientists into taking an active role in monitoring and improving the air quality in their schools.
