Meet Bailey Quinn Frank, eighth-grader who built low-cost bacterial air sampler

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Eighth-grader Bailey Quinn Frank developed a low-cost air sampler that collects airborne bacterial DNA using basic materials such as fans and filters. Testing found differences in bacterial composition between indoor and outdoor environments, and the project was recognized as a finalist in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

Bailey Quinn Frank has created a groundbreaking air sampler designed to enhance health surveillance in rural areas. Utilizing basic materials such as fans and filters, this device collects airborne bacterial DNA. Findings revealed notable variations in bacterial composition between indoor and outdoor spaces. As a finalist in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, Bailey exemplifies the use of practical tools in tackling public health issues.