Build A Do-It-Yourself Air Purifier with Computer Fans! (sessions 1-3)
Event Information
Workshop Sessions 1, 2, and 3.
Financial Sponsors
Our sponsors have graciously provided financial support to ensure the success of this event! Each sponsor is recognized at our event through the display of their logo in our presentation and promotional materials. There is also room on the air purifier for logos/stickers.
Please contact Ryan Tennant if you are interested in sponsoring this event!
Mask Sponsor
We are grateful for CanadaMasq's donation of masks, The Q100, for participants to wear during the event!
CanadaMasq is the leading Canadian manufacturer of certified disposable masks and respirators. Their product portfolio includes N95-equivalent respirators, ASTM Level 1- 3 procedure masks, buffon and shoe covers. Recently they launched the first CSA (Canadian Standard Association) certified CA-N95 respirator "The Q100" achieving the highest level of breathability. These respirators are highly comfortable, and fit a wide range of face shapes and sizes, ensuring every citizen is protected. To date, Canada Masq has impacted more than 200+ million lives. They're supporting charitable organizations like Hope & Healing International, UNICEF and Canadian Food for Children, by raising $40000+ in funds and donating over 7 million medical masks and equipment to provide access to medical care in Africa and South America. CanadaMasq's quality, innovation and resilience makes it the most trusted & supported brand of Ontario.
FAQs
The event is open to participants associated with the University of Waterloo, including students, faculty, staff, and alums. We will communicate to you if we can open participation to the broader Region of Waterloo community.
We aim to make this activity accessible to all participants, regardless of financial constraints, by covering the cost of materials through grants/sponsorships. This way, everyone can benefit from enhancing indoor air quality and safeguarding their well-being. We will communicate with you if there is a participation fee.
We hope to run the activity on a weekend during the second half of the Spring 2023 term (July-August), or the start of Fall 2023 (September). We may run two separate events depending on interest, with multiple small sessions.
The activity will likely take 1-2 hours to complete.
Yes! There is a wired remote that controls the lights.
The total material cost for one air purifier ranges from $250-$280. This cost may be reduced depending on the number of participants and if any items can be purchased on sale or through bulk purchases. We aim to make this event free for participants through grants/sponsorships but will let you know if there is a participation fee. A list of the materials and designs needed to make your own will be posted after the event.
A future survey will be shared for signing up and finalizing participant numbers with those who have already indicated interest. We will also communicate with you if the event cannot be run.