Sterilizing Masks in Minutes

Dr. Philip Pearson, a staff physician for MSU’s Longest Health Center, gets a detailed description of the facility’s new face mask sanitizer from mechanical engineering student Ryden Smith.
Photo by Logan Kirkland

April 16, 2020

Dr. Philip Pearson, center, a staff physician for MSU's Longest Student Health Center, gets a description of the facility's new face mask sanitizer from mechanical engineering student Ryden Smith, at right. With guidance from researchers at MSU’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Smith, of Tuscaloosa, and his mechanical engineering teammate Wesley Cameron of Richton built and tested the device before making the special delivery. Using a truck toolbox, and incorporating inexpensive materials, the two constructed a much-needed piece of equipment that can sterilize 15-20 masks in minutes for the health center. Read more here.