Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Identify measurement techniques for air change rates in a moving vehicle
- Describe the impact of methods (open windows, defroster, ceiling hatches) to increase air change rates in school buses
- Recommend data-informed interventions to reduce the potential for airborne disease transmission in school buses
Mike Van Dyke, PhD
Dr. Van Dyke is an industrial hygienist, researcher, public health practitioner, and educator. Currently, he is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and the Center for Work, Health, and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. His 20+ years of experience has been spent at the academic, community, clinical, and government levels. A common thread throughout his career has been a focus on the assessment and control of novel exposures and environments. These exposures have included occupational beryllium exposures among nuclear and aerospace workers, diacetyl exposures among flavoring workers, exposures to first responders from clandestine methamphetamine laboratories, illegal marijuana grow operations, and community exposures to oil and gas development.