March 30, 2007

University of Dayton undergraduate has won competitive national science awards and scholarships from the Goldwater Foundation. (University of Dayton News)

March 30, 2007 - Lori Hanna, a junior mechanical engineering major, has been named a 2007 Goldwater Scholar, an elite award for science, mathematics and engineering undergraduates. Her submission included a project to create solar powered, easy-to-use equipment to sterilize medical devices particularly useful in rural, developing areas.

Nicaragua Ministry of Health Grants Permission

On July 9th, Lori Hanna, Executive Director and Anna Young, Director of Development along with Susan Kinne of Grupo Fenix met with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health (MINSA). After the meeting, Salud del Sol received official permission from Dr. Jorge Orochena S., Director of Services Organizations, for the continuation of the solar autoclave research and development project. To read the entire meeting report, visit our News Post.

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