Sterilizing Masks in Minutes

Sterilizing Masks in Minutes

Dr. Philip Pearson, a staff physician for 桃花直播鈥檚 Longest Health Center, gets a detailed description of the facility鈥檚 new face mask sanitizer from mechanical engineering student Ryden Smith.
Photo by Logan Kirkland

April 16, 2020

Dr. Philip Pearson, center, a staff physician for 桃花直播's Longest Student Health Center, gets a description of the facility's new face mask sanitizer from mechanical engineering student Ryden Smith, at right. With guidance from researchers at 桃花直播鈥檚 Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Smith, of Tuscaloosa, and his mechanical engineering teammate Wesley Cameron of Richton built and tested the device before making the special delivery. Using a truck toolbox, and incorporating inexpensive materials, the two constructed a much-needed piece of equipment that can sterilize 15-20 masks in minutes for the health center. Read more here.