Engineers Without Borders summarizes their July 2012 implementation trip for a water project in Lela, Kenya In 2008, the small farming community of Lela, Kenya asked Engineers Without Borders USA, for help with the Lela Community Water Project, an effort to address the community’s lack of access to potable water. In 2009, the Oregon State [...]
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Coming Back from Kenya
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Something for Everyone: First-time Attendee Observes the Diversity of Displays at the 2012 Engineering Expo
Thursday, May 31st, 2012To many people, the Engineering Expo can seem extremely overwhelming. There are hundreds of people walking around and going to the various booths, looking at all of the exciting research. But first glances can be deceiving. After spending some time at the Expo, whether you are being forced to go for a class, choosing to [...]
Engineering Sustainable Energy Solutions for Global Development
Thursday, May 10th, 2012Many people are familiar with hydroelectric power, and we can thank large dams for a lot of the energy we enjoy in homes. An Oregon State associate professor in mechanical engineering, Kendra Sharp, has been working with a smaller and more sustainable form of hydro energy called micro or pico hydropower that can improve energy [...]
Engineering Alumnus Uses Solar Power to Address Drought in Iraq
Sunday, April 8th, 2012Cory Cunningham graduated from OSU with a degree in construction engineering management. While serving two tours of combat in Iraq with the United States Marines, Cory saw the devastation of the country’s infrastructure firsthand and correlating clean water problems plaguing the Iraqi people. In 2009, he combined his passion, drive, and determination to start a [...]
Engineers Without Borders Making a Difference Around the Globe
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012Clean drinking water is something we can take for granted, especially living in the rainy state of Oregon. It’s hard to imagine having to hike up mountains or to travel miles away from home to bring water to your family—but this is a reality for many communities across the globe. Over the last several years, [...]
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