AMANDA BRADBURY THE EFFECT OF ACTIVITY ON AIR QUALITY WITHIN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT SLOAN 20 HOME STUDY One year study on the temporal and seasonal variation of microbes within15 Boulder, Colorado homes. How daily activities effect what microbes are found within residences. PURPOSE Implement and include the data collected from the ozone and VOC aeroqual series 500 instruments. Set up and collect PM10, CO2, CO, temperature, and microbial data BACKGROUND Ozone reacts with VOCs Microbes are capable of releasing VOCs into the surrounding environment which dominates which organisms will thrive or regress in a particular community. Fungal growth rate and enzyme activity are greatly influences by VOCs released by bacteria. HYPOTHESIS If ozone and VOC levels are inversely proportional and VOC and microbial growth is proportional, then an increase in ozone would show a decrease in the diversity of microbes and VOC concentrations. SET UP CONCLUSIONS There are various aspects of an individuals home life that could be altered in order to make a healthier and happier home environment. The ozone and VOC monitors will be implemented upon their arrival. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dr. Shelly Miller Research Conductor: Pat Keady Grad: Jonathan Awerbuch Undergrad: Megan Bangert Questions?!