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Thomas Kierski works on the ventilator prototype.

What they’re trained for

Biomedical engineers at Carolina and NC State respond to COVID-19 by teaming to speed the development of an emergency ventilator

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  • Carolina students work on producing face shields in the University's makerspace.

    Joining forces on face shields

    Faculty teams at Carolina and NC State University share the same goal: creating PPE for health care workers. Now, they’re teaming up to make it a reality.

  • Clips being made in a 3D printer.

    Carolina student uses 3D printers to enhance PPE

    Second-year physician assistant studies student Alec Fields is creating much-needed brackets for personal protective equipment for health care providers in eastern North Carolina.

  • Kathryn Carpenter and Emily Newman sitting at a table.

    Child care conundrum

    How can health care workers combat COVID-19 without child care coverage? A UNC-Chapel Hill task force helps them find personal and professional balance.