The Impact Of 3D Printers On Indoor Air Quality And Human Health

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  • Author
    Marilyn Black, PhD, LEED AP
  • Contact Hours
    1.0
  • Post Test
    Required

Nurses Feed Their Young is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Florida Board of Nursing Provider Number: 50-42784.

Course Description

This course explores the critical understanding of indoor air pollutants, including those emitted by 3D printers, and their significant impacts on human health. Participants will identify prevalent indoor air pollutants and learn about their adverse effects on well-being; gain insights into specific emissions from 3D printers, alongside the various factors influencing their volume and type. With research-backed information, this course will guide participants through evaluating practical options for minimizing health risks associated with 3D printer emissions and explore effective strategies for reducing exposure, from informed purchasing decisions to operational best practices. Participants will also be equipped with actionable steps to enhance indoor air quality by staying updated on the latest advancements and mitigation tactics. By the end of this course, nurses will be well-prepared to adopt and advocate for practices that safeguard indoor environments and promote public health.

The course content can be accessed on Chemical Insights Research Institute’s eLearning Center. Once you complete the course content, return here to complete the post-test and evaluation as well as print your certificate of nursing continuing education credit.

Marilyn Black,
PhD, LEED AP

As a Public Health scientist, Dr. Black is a leader in the study of chemical and biological pollution and its impact on human health. She has a particular interest in reducing environmental exposure to children and safeguarding their health. Dr. Black founded the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a nonprofit organization that oversees the International GREENGUARD Certification Programs for ensuring chemical safe products. GREENGUARD has been instrumental in driving the marketplace to safer construction materials, interior furnishings, and consumer products for healthy and sustainable buildings. 

Dr. Black’s scientific experiences have included correlating lead exposure levels in children to reduced learning abilities; studying toxic materials in Apollo moon rocks; evaluating the impact of climate change on public health; identifying the sources of “sick building syndrome” and bringing solutions to schools, commercial buildings and homes; and improving the health of asthmatic children through various interventions , as recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Black is passionate about reducing environmental pollution for the betterment of societal well-being and the planet.  

Following research and teaching at the joint MIT/Harvard School of Public Health/private environmental initiative and Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Black founded Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS,) a testing and research leader focused on chemical and biological air pollution, including environmental chamber testing and its application in evaluating human health risks of indoor materials, furnishings, cleaners, and electronic equipment. In 2011, AQS became UL Air Quality Sciences through acquisition by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) an international testing and certification organization. Dr. Black is currently leading Chemical Insights Research Institute, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to deliver the scientific insight policymakers, healthcare providers, business leaders and consumers depend on to make informed environmental health decisions.  
Patrick Jones - Course author

With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Black participates in numerous important national and international scientific organizational initiatives, National Academies, global research initiatives, and community outreach programs. She has been recognized with a number of prestigious public service awards including the Ford Motor Company Public Service Changemaker Award, the National Keystone Center Leadership Award in Environment and was named Environmental Champion by the architectural and design community. She has presented and published extensively in the air quality and human health field with over 200 peer reviewed publications, numerous invited publications, and expert testimony before Congress. She received a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. from the University of Florida, and B.S. from the University of Virginia, all in Chemistry. She also holds a professional certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management. 
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