My Name is Eniola Shokunbi!
I am dedicated to improving indoor air quality in classrooms and homes across the country by promoting the use of simple Corsi-Rosenthal air filters. Driven by a strong commitment to protect children and schools from poor indoor air quality, I took decisive action to address this critical issue.
I played a pivotal role in securing an $11.5 million grant to fund the construction and installation of DIY air filters in schools throughout Connecticut.
With this determination, I aim to expand my efforts to ensure that every classroom nationwide and around the world benefits from cleaner air.
I had the opportunity to speak to the Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz about the Corsi-Rosenthal air filter. You can watch the video in my gallery.
Thanks to the unanimous approval of the grant by Connecticut’s legislators and the bond commission, I am working alongside the University of Connecticut’s team of scientists to launch filter installations across the state of Connecticut. My goal is to take this initiative nationwide. A key component of my mission is to involve students directly in the process by having them build the air filter boxes themselves. This hands-on involvement will provide educational benefits in STEAM fields while also fostering leadership skills and raising awareness about environmental health. Ultimately, my goal is to create healthier learning environments for all students while empowering them with practical skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in sustainability.
Featured News
Eniola has been featured in various news interviews and articles about the air filter system.
Click on the images below to read the news features.
Meet the 12-year-old behind an innovative air filter
“GMA” celebrates a new generation of Black innovators and creators, including a 12-year-old from Connecticut who designed a cost-effective, $60 air filtration system for classrooms.
Local students DIY air filtration device being implemented in schools across CT
11-year-old Eniola Shokunbi engineered an air filtration device that is being put into practice in schools across Connecticut.
German ZDF TV Station
Interview begins at 6:33.
Hometown hero: Student designs air filters for classrooms
12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi designed an air purifier for classrooms to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19.
Middle schooler leads $11.5 million project to build air filters for schools
Eniola Shokunbi said she wants to be president of the United States, but first she’s making an impact on her local community.
State Bond Commission in CT approves $11.5 million for Do-It-Yourself Air Filters
EPA testing found the fans from the UConn-founded project removed 99.4% of the infectious respiratory aerosols in 60 minutes.
Connecticut adopts Middletown girl’s air filtration plan
The Connecticut State Bonding Commission agreed on Tuesday to spend $11.5 million on a simple and effective air filtration plan that was spearheaded by an 11-year-old girl from Middletown.
EPA testing DIY air purifier built by fifth graders
A 10-year-old girl who built a low-tech, DIY air purifier met with researchers from the University of Connecticut for advanced biochamber testing at the Environmental Protection Agency’s lab in RTP.
EPA testing shows homemade air filter effective at removing viruses from air
A representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited a Middletown middle school Monday with some exciting news.