N11 : Re-evaluating AQHI: A New Model for Assessing Wildfire Smoke and Benzo(a)pyrene Health Risks


Students Jacob Michael LeBlanc
School HDSB - Abbey Park High School - Oakville
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract The purpose of this experimental project was to measure the concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals in wildfire air, to evaluate the effectiveness of the air quality health index (AQHI) in determining the risk to human health during wildfires. If the AQHI is not effective, then to develop a new AQHI model which effectively determines risk to human health during wildfires.
Awards
Group Award Prize
McMaster University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology AwardMcMaster University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Award$ 100
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Laurentian Chapter of SETAC AwardsLaurentian Chapter of SETAC Award$ 100
Certificate
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
McMaster University Department of Chemical Engineering McMaster Department of Chemical Engineering Award$ 250