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“Engineering a More Sustainable World, One Community at a Time”

“Engineering a More Sustainable World, One Community at a Time”. What is EWB?. Founded in 2000 by a Civil Engineer from University of Colorado. NCSU chapter established in 2001.

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“Engineering a More Sustainable World, One Community at a Time”

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  1. “Engineering a More Sustainable World, One Community at a Time”

  2. What is EWB? Founded in 2000 by a Civil Engineer from University of Colorado. NCSU chapter established in 2001. International non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students. We currently have 3 projects

  3. Student Benefit Practical ‘hands on’ learning and applications Multidisciplinary Cross-cultural exchange of ideas and research Impact of community service on students:

  4. A Commitment to Sustainability Impact of technologies on community e.g. Women can receive an education at night Ownership of technology Maintenance Vendor Availability Education

  5. Local Activities Earth Day eWeek Centennial Campus Challenge Habitat for Humanity Service NC State Service Raleigh Social Activities Stop Hunger Now Speakers

  6. PR Committee Fundraising Publicity Grant writing

  7. Fundraising Annual Golf Tournament Corporate Support Hot Chocolate Sales Solar Cell Sales Pancake Diners Hillsborough Street Renaissance Live It Up Benefit Dinner Guitar Hero Competition

  8. International Conference 2010 Conference was in Denver, CO! 2011 Conference in Louisville, KY March 24 - 27

  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98yqbkcn6U

  10. Bolivia Water Sanitation Project

  11. Asankiri, Bolivia Elevation: ~3300 meters Community: ~150 people, 70 children Average Life Expectancy: 48 years Classification: Poorest Country in South America Rural Main source of income: Subsistence agriculture Main language: Quechua Spanish

  12. Bolivia Assessment Trip Water Samples: Source and house water contaminated with Salmonella and Fecal Water Sources: Springs from above village Run dry during dry season Electricity Needed: Power water pump Upper Tanks Pump Box

  13. Capacitation Center Funded by SCC Purpose Year round school for young adults Sets an example of sturdy building practices for the local communities Strives to maintain the culture of the area Location of our implementation

  14. Rainwater Harvesting Used to collect rainwater during the wet season Provides extra storage for water Implementation Trip

  15. Future Projects Expansion of water sources Irrigation Techniques Assessment trip to Santiago

  16. Sierra Leone Renewable Energy and Water System Projects

  17. Sierra Leone Location: Lower Allentown LemonAid Village Population: 505 students Life expectancy: Men: 38 years Women: 43 years Classification: Twelfth poorest country in the world by the UN ranking Rural Main Source of Income: Subsistence farming Mining Official Language: English

  18. LemonAid Village 505 students, ages 2to 18 Preschool through secondary school Vocational training Library and resources

  19. Water Distribution Goal: To provide water for the school, medical center, and community Plan to design pipeline system with public water taps Service line will run to service center Improves the health of the community by reducing the spread of water-borne diseases

  20. Plans for this Semester Determine direction of project Maintain relationships we’ve established with the community Preliminary design Public taps Pipeline Service line Development plan Fundraising!

  21. Renewable Energy Goal: To provide power to Village Learning Center for: Lighting & Fans Laptops Technology Options: Independent Photovoltaics Solar-Wind Hybrid Power System Design Blueprint: Future Potential for Grid Compatibility

  22. This Semester’s Work Sierra Leone Culture Develop assessment plan and obtain equipment

  23. Questions???

  24. Sierra Leone Trip Presentation Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:30 PM, Riddick 325 www.ewbncsu.org

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