Simulations are essential for evaluating the potential impacts of disasters and for creating effective preparedness and response plans to facilitate organized and coordinated actions. Since response plans are not theoretical exercises, they must frequently be tested to be evaluated, adapted, and u…

The Need Household allergens (including Asthma triggers) Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions among children in the United States and a major cause of childhood disability. Despite advances in medical treatment, many children have poor asthma control that results in disruptions in s…

Millions of people on the Autism spectrum face challenges getting from place to place due to sensory sensitivities to sounds, sights, smells, tastes, physical feelings, and crowds. Due to these triggers, people with Autism have a strong need to know where they are going and what will be there so t…

Americans throw away approximately 80 billion pounds of food per year. However, in a study conducted by The Ohio State University, 53% of respondents indicated that food waste is a problem. A potential method to reduce food waste and its negative affects would be to increase awareness of the probl…

Math and science courses often require students to plot and understand graphs. While many students can comprehend two-dimensional (2D) graphs, analysis of a three-dimensional (3D) plot in a 2D rendering can prove difficult. With the development of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR, respecti…