Science Fair Winner Designs Device To Cut Virus Spread On Planes

"When 17-year-old Raymond Wang saw the Ebola outbreak on the news last year, it got him thinking about viruses and how they spread around the world, especially on airplanes."

"He dug into the literature, and found some disconcerting studies. For instance, one study estimated that a person sick with H1N1 swine flu has the potential to infect 17 others during a 17-hour flight."

"Wang thought commercial airlines could do better. So he went to work."

"Using computer simulations, Wang designed a device that can potentially curb disease transmission on planes by optimally directing airflow in a cabin."