February 3, 2007 , Professor Wins One Million Dollars to put it to good use...
The AP is reporting that Professor Abdul Hassam has invented an arsenic filter for well water. He has won a million dollar reward for his invention. What will he do with it?
"Hussam said he plans to use 70 percent of his prize so the filters can be distributed to needy communities. He said 25 percent will be used for more research, and 5 percent will be donated to GMU."
At one point in his life, he and his family were drinking this water. He's walked those shoes and now he's giving back. It's great to read a story like this and he will save many lives with this invention.