NSF Rapid Response COVID-19: Recent Episodes

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Conversations with researchers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Meet scientists and engineers tackling the pandemic by improving tracking methods, engineering safer masks, developing education and mental health strategies, and much more – all with Rapid Response Research funding from the National Science Foundation.

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A good idea for research quickly turns into a great idea for humanity

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Building an online community for family learning at home during the pandemic, and beyond

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New data on touch-based behavior spotlights ways a virus can spread in a community

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National study of how Americans perceived and reacted in the first few weeks of the pandemic

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Environmental engineers aim for an early indicator of an outbreak

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Researchers help teachers address the science and societal implications of COVID-19

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Investigating anti-viral chemicals that can be safely built into masks

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As the crisis unfolded, how did Americans handle it? This study investigates the fears, perceptions, and behavior of Americans in the first few weeks of the pandemic, and how those responses shape outcomes over time.