E03 : The Antimicrobial Efficacy of Steel, Copper and Brass in Reducing Health Care-Associated Pathogens


Students Margaret Williams
School HWDSB - Ancaster High - Ancaster
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract The purpose of this project was to test the antimicrobial efficacy of steel, copper and brass and to examine the role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens.
Awards
Group Award Prize
McMaster University MGD Institute for Infectious Disease Research AwardsMichael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research Internship Award - First Runner-upCertificate & tour
Association for Iron & Steel Technology Northern Chapter AwardsAssociation for Iron & Steel Technology Northern Chapter Award - Second$ 150
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
ISEF Trip AwardsISEF Trip Award
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Smarter Steels for People and Planet Award$ 1000