Empowering students and teachers to measure hyperlocal air quality and advocate for climate justice through open-source technology.
An easy-to-use air quality monitor designed for mobile exploration. Measure particulates and gases in real-time, mapping the air as you move through your neighborhood. Measures PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NO2, and VOC. Sends data to the Internet once per minute, and stores securely in a custom database for deeper exploration by mobile app or comprehensive web-based visualization toolset.
BackpAQ mobile app transforms raw data into a visual story. Create "breadcrumb" trails of exposure to identify hotspots on your daily commute or school route.
AIView provides powerful built-in data analytics such as historical graphs and track visualization. Leverages Google Gemini to interpret complex atmospheric data. Ask questions about your findings and get instant scientific context to power your advocacy.
Stories from the Field
"The labs are really cool and engaging. My students love the hands-on aspect of tracking pollution."— 11th Grade Chemistry Teacher
"It is a fascinating experiment for students; air quality is a topic that relates to everyone."— Physics Teacher
"I didn't realize my walk to school was so polluted until I mapped it. We're taking this to the Council."— Jordan, 11th Grade