Engineers Without Borders Welcome to the Engineers Without Borders presentation of… Global Engineering
Who are we? Engineers Without Borders is a movement of professional engineers, students, overseas volunteer staff, and supporters across Canada
What is an Engineer?
What is an Engineer? – Messages “Design and build things” “Make good money” “Must be good at math and science” “Connect Science to the real world”
What is an Engineer? –Definition A professional who uses scientific knowledge, mathematics, and imagination to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems.
Engineering Challenges of the 20 th Century
Make solar energy affordable Provide energy from fusion Develop carbon sequestration methods Manage the nitrogen cycle Provide access to clean water Restore and improve urban infrastructure Advance health informatics Engineering Challenges of the 21 st Century Engineer better medicines Reverse-engineer the brain Prevent nuclear terror Secure cyberspace Enhance virtual reality Advance personalized learning Engineer tools for scientific discovery
TED Talks: The Cheap All-Terrain Wheelchair
What is an Engineer? – Effective Messages “Make a world of difference” “Are creative problem solvers” “Help shape the future” “Essential to our health, happiness, and safety”
What is a Global Engineer? Take a broad view in thinking and acting on the world’s most complex problems. Engage with Systems Question Practices Identify Limitations Engage with Systems Question Practices Identify Limitations
What do they do? Technical Problems Global Issues
What is Sustainability? Social EconomicEnvironment Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is Systemic Innovation? Systemic Innovation is a set of innovations which consider the parts of the system and the ways they interact
WATER FILTER ACTIVITY In groups, build a water filter based on the instructions sheet You have 30 Minutes An important water treatment step: FILTRATION! Water Workshop
Material NameCost of Materials Activated Charcoal$50 / cup Cheesecloth$5 / square Cotton$5 / ball Gravel (Coarse)$10 / cup Gravel (Fine)$10 / cup Rubber Band$5 each Sand (Coarse)$20 / cup Sand (Fine)$20 / cup Water (Dirty)Free Water Workshop
Mapping and monitoring water points Building operation and maintenance EWB’s Approach
Where does Memorial University fit? Technology, Sustainable Society and International Development (ENGI 8151) Technology and Society (SOCI 2120) Women and Technological Change (SOCI 4107) Philosophy of Technology (PHIL 2571) The Engineering Profession (ENGI 7102) Engineering Graphics and Design (ENGI 1030) Engineering Economics (ENGI 4102) The Engineering Workplace (ENGI 3101)
What EWB at Memorial does Junior Fellowship GE Outreach Canadian Fair Trade Network Run to End Poverty Beat the Crap out of Poverty! GE Curriculum
What YOU Can Do! Be a global citizen Learn how YOUR actions affect others around the world! Take actions that make a positive difference! Visit Inspire others