The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to The University of Akron. The goal of this 2-year "REDDDOT PHASE 1: PLANNING GRANT: MATERIALS ADVANCEMENT THROUGH A PRECEDE-PROCEED FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY" project is to develop personal protective equipment (PPE) that can detect and respond to hazards in real-time, improving safety for first responders and other users. The project will employ the Precede-Proceed framework to identify factors affecting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) operators' health and design engineering solutions to mitigate these risks, in collaboration with material scientists, healthcare providers, and disaster response specialists. This planning phase spans needs assessment through initial design evaluation, with the potential to make significant contributions to materials science and occupational safety by advancing theoretical understanding, developing innovative methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. No subawards are planned for this award.
Generated 2/25/25, 2:47 AM