Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Vision
In the next two decades, almost two billion additional people are
expected to populate the Earth, 95% of them in developing or
underdeveloped countries. This growth will create unprecedented
demands for energy, food, land, water, transportation, materials,
waste disposal, earth moving, health care, environmental cleanup, telecommunication, and
infrastructure. The role
of engineers will be critical in fulfilling those demands at various
scales, ranging from remote small communities to large urban areas,
and mostly in the developing world.
As we enter the first
half of the 21st century, the engineering profession must
embrace a new mission statement to contribute to the building of a
more sustainable, stable, and equitable world. In particular, we need to
train a new generation of engineers who could better
meet the challenges of the developing
world and address the needs of the most destitute people on our
planet. Today, an
estimated 20% of the world's population lacks clean water, 40% lacks
adequate sanitation, and 20% lacks adequate housing. The lecture
will present the challenges and opportunities associated with
practicing engineering in the developing world and the on-going work
of Engineers Without Borders - USA.
EWB at The
University of Florida
The UF
student chapter works alongside with a team of experienced faculty
mentors and professional engineers to tackle the needs of
communities all around the world. We are extremely fortunate to have
strong support from the university and various private industries.
Please see our 'projects' section for examples of current and past
projects. Students are also involved in various educational and
community ventures. Involvement in the club is not solely limited to
those who work on out-of-country projects. Contact any of us to see
how you can get involved. All disciplines, majors and backgrounds
are welcome...
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