Objective

The Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team (HAQAST), directed by Professor Tracey Holloway, partners with public health and air quality agencies to use NASA data and tools for the public benefit.

Goals

Member Projects: Each of the 14 primary investigators lead their own research teams in using NASA satellite data to help solve real-world public health and air quality problems. Learn more about the individual PI projects on their profiles.
Tiger Teams: In these short-term collaborative efforts, multiple PIs and contributors work closely with public stakeholders to identify and address immediate problems using NASA satellite data and tools. Learn more about current Tiger Team projects.
Rapid Response Teams: These teams are an initiative that works to solve health and air quality issues that require urgent attention. Completed in one year or less, these teams involve collaboration from HAQAST members and public stakeholders who leverage NASA data and products to create solutions. View the current Rapid Response teams.
Events & Communications: A strong science communications approach encompasses newsletters, social media, and a website with instructional guides for NASA data and tools. To further connect researchers and stakeholders, HAQAST holds biannual meetings in person and online, which draw hundreds of attendees. Read more about HAQAST in the news or the newsletters.

Successes

HAQAST builds on a 9-year legacy of Applied Science Teams for health and air quality. Learn more at HAQAST.org.

Publications

View all HAQAST publications from 2016 to present.

Funding Partner:

NASA Applied Sciences

Timeline:

2021 – 2025

Tools:

Wide range of satellite data products, models, and related methods

Leading Holloway Group Participants:

Jenny Bratburd, Tracey Holloway, Monica Harkey