February 2021 COVID Research Webinar: Lightning Talks and Q&A
Channel: Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub
Date: 2021-02-11

Meet the scientists seeking new insights on COVID-19. Every month, we bring together a group of researchers studying wide-ranging aspects of the current pandemic, to share their research and answer questions from our community. Learn more about their ongoing efforts in the fight against COVID-19, including opportunities for collaboration.

This webinar features the following speakers: 

Naomi Senehi, Rice University: RAPID: Molecular Imprinting of Coronavirus Attachment Factors to Enhance Disinfection by a Selective Photocatalytic "Trap-and-Zap" Approach. Funded by NSF Engineering / Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental & Transport Systems.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/35Gpuhq

Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia: RAPID: Using SenseMaker to Investigate Complex Dynamics in Social Systems to Inform Agile, Real-Time Policy-Responses in Times of Crisis. Funded by NSF Engineering / Engineering Education and Centers.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/3C5rwUq

Timothy Oladunni, University of the District of Columbia: RAPID: Collaborative Research: VAPOC: Visualization, Analysis and Prediction of COVID-19. Funded by NSF Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering / Division of Computer and Network Systems.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/3toDnZR

Gregory Bowman, Washington University in St. Louis: RAPID: Folding@home and COVID-19. Funded by NSF Biological Sciences / Division of Biological Infrastructure.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/3vuJqi3

Mike Kinzel and Kareem Ahmed, University of Central Florida: RAPID: Fluid Dynamic Driving Mechanisms of Airborne Pathogen Transmission and Control. Funded by NSF Engineering / Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental & Transport Systems.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/3vyxUm0

Paul Westerhoff, Arizona State University: RAPID: Disinfection and Reuse of Health-Care Worker Facial Masks to Prevent Infection coronavirus disease. Funded by NSF Engineering / Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental & Transport Systems.
📜 Read an English Transcription of this presentation: https://bit.ly/3C7RBSJ

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Timestamps:
05:20 Naomi Senehi, Rice University
10:50 Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia
17:43 Timothy Oladunni, University of the District of Columbia
26:35 Gregory Bowman, Washington University in St. Louis
34:50 Mike Kinzel and Kareem Ahmed, University of Central Florida
45:38 Paul Westerhoff, Arizona State University
51:46 Q&A Session

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