BU engineering student makes ventilator prototype in his dorm room
“I wanna help people and use my education to help people as well,” said Goodman. Jacob Goodman is a Binghamton University Junior studying mechanical engineering. He says while his professors were studying how to make masks and ventilators, he took up the challenge to make his own. VESTAL (WBNG) — During this pandemic, mechanical engineering student, Jacob Goodman, made a prototype ventilator in his dorm room with simple supplies from the store. He says he is working on getting more advanced material to make a whole new prototype. Goodman says while it is just a prototype right now, he says he is looking forward to upgrading it and eventually becoming a mechanical engineer when he graduates to work and help people in a crisis like this. Goodman went to Walmart and picked up some simple supplies such as a lunch box container and a camping collapsible water bottle. “The way it works is a chamber and inside that chamber is a bladder,” said Goodman. “That bladder is a collapsible water bottle that was from the camping section. The chamber itself is just a lunch box. The tubing is also used from another camping water bottle. One that’s designed to go on your back and it’s a tube that goes up to your mouth.”
“I do marching band, I do concert band, and I also do chorus,” he said. “Just to know that we all love you as students and as friends,” said Junior. He even makes nods to office and cafeteria staff, IT support, drivers, volunteers, and custodians. Like many students in New York, Junior was upset he wouldn’t be returning the middle school for the rest of the academic year. But the real message is for teachers, who are continuing to work hard every day. “Even though I can’t see them, I still love them very much and I want to make sure they’re safe and they’re healthy,” he said. One student in the Johnson City School District is singing about it, capturing hearts around the Southern Tier. Junior dedicates it to teachers and school staff. “It’s not just about the friends and the people I say hi to everyday. It’s the teachers and the things that happen in school in general really,” he said. JOHNSON CITY (WBNG) — The news of schools closing across New York left many students and teachers devastated. Junior says it’s all to spread some hope and joy during a tough time. “In the end I realized that every single lyric was true. I wanted to express that I understand that we’re all going through a hard time. Everyone is suffering through this all together,” he said. Edgardo Ramos, who goes by Junior, is an eighth grader at Johnson City Middle School, involved in the music program. For a link to the full video and lyrics, click here. With the help of his school counselor, his thoughts were turned into a song.
Authorities tell 12 News its too early to speculate if the burglary is related to any protesting that occurred Sunday night in downtown Binghamton. The sheriff’s office says four dirt bikes were taken from Binghamton Honda at 120 E. Arterial Hwy in the town of Fenton Sunday. A window at the business was smashed through. (WBNG) — The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred Sunday night. They say the number of suspects in unknown. Those with information about the burglary are asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
It is unknown how many people are involved or if anyone is injured. CONKLIN (WBNG) — New York State Police and the Binghamton Police Department are investigating a shooting early Friday morning. State police say there is no threat to the public at this time and it is believed to be an isolated incident. New York State Police say part of the road is blocked off.
Police say they responded to shots fired on Conklin Road in Conklin around 12:20 am. This is a developing story, stay with 12 News for further updates.