Are you interested in becoming a member of
Engineers Without Borders-University of Minnesota?

EWB-UMN is a group of students interested in sustainable engineering, the environment, and addressing needs of disadvantaged communities around the world that lack basic needs such as clean water, hygienic sanitation, energy supply, or health. We form a relationship with an organization or community abroad with a project in mind, assess the community needs and collect necessary data, conceptualize, design, and finally implement the project.

Over the past years we have completed projects in Guatemala, Ghana, and Uganda. We currently have projects in Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, and Uganda, but we also do a lot of work in our community that involves outreach and fund-raising.

As a result, EWB-UMN provides students with a great learning experience. Our chapter enables students to apply their engineering and sustainability interests into pragmatic solutions that have a lasting impact on others. In addition, a considerable aspect of our work involves working in teams, networking within the wider community, and taking on leadership roles.

We are always having meetings and people can join in at any time. Our members come from all majors and school years, and there are many opportunities for involvement that should meet both your particular interest and desired level of commitment.

If you are interested in getting involved and becoming a member of Engineers Without Borders-University of Minnesota, email us at ewb@umn.edu for more information.

Valerie Troutman
President EWB-UMN

Current Projects You Can Get Involved With

Below is a world map of our three current international projects: Honduras, Guatemala, and Uganda and an Appropriate Technology and Design Team. Refer to our main page on the right-hand side for a list of meeting times and locations.

Guatemala The Guatemala team is evaluating and improving a vast water distribution system for 2,500 residents in the village of Simajuleu, Guatemala, as well as improving implemented systems. Contact Person: Charlie Vermace Honduras The Honduras project is working closely with the Minnesota professional chapter of Engineers Without Borders. The project is working with a collection of communities in the Yoro province of Honduras to improve their water distribution system. Contact person: Ashley Marcott Uganda After implementing a sustainable system to bring clean water to the Hope Integrated Academy, this project is now working on expanding water access to include the surrounding communities. Also included are economic development, health, and clean air initiatives. Contact Person: Stephanie Nappa

ATDT The Appropriate Technology and Design Team (ATDT) provides engaging, hands-on work. Students research, design, and solve difficult system issues that arise in our international projects. Contact Person: Vivek Chittineni Outreach Not an official committee, but if in addition to a project you are interested in planning or volunteering for EWB events please feel free to contact the Outreach group. Contact Person: Lauren Schufman Freshman Leadership Board The FLB grants opportunities for freshman members to become involved in EWB alongside other freshman students. Students learn technical skills such as surveying, and participate in social events. Contact person: Reed Saunders

Questions?

Do you have further questions about joining EWB? Please visit our FAQ page.