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Title

The Harold B. Lee Library, a Safe Place to Study? An Examination of Carbon Dioxide and Cognitive Function

Authors

Braken Snyder, Brigham Young University
Connor Krause, Brigham Young University
Dantly Wilcox, Brigham Young University
Dustin Hansen, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
Esther Erickson, Brigham Young University
James D. Johnston, Brigham Young University

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Keywords

Environmental Health, Indoor Air quality, cognitive function, library

Abstract

High levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) above 1000 parts per million can negatively impact cognitive function and decision-making (Bowen et. al). Our study is based on a research article on Indoor Air Quality. If CO2 concentrations get too high, it depletes the oxygen your brain needs.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Snyder, Braken; Krause, Connor; Wilcox, Dantly; Hansen, Dustin; Erickson, Esther; and Johnston, James D., "The Harold B. Lee Library, a Safe Place to Study? An Examination of Carbon Dioxide and Cognitive Function" (2022). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022. 1.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2022/1

Publication Date

2022-3

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Public Health

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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