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Engineering Expo 2012 @ Oregon State University

When: Friday, May 18, 2012, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Kelley Engineering Center
Information: 541.737.3101
Cost: Free & Open to the Public

The 13th annual OSU Engineering Expo, happening on Friday, May 18, 2012, promises another mind-boggling display of undergraduate engineering talent.

This year’s Senior Design Showcase features more than 100 student-built projects from across the disciplines: Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Construction Engineering; Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering; and Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Health Physics. For a special exhibit of clean technology and green energy solutions, be sure to check out the Expo’s Sustainability Showcase.

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Clean 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, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has been working to improve access to safe and clean drinking water for such communities, having wrapped up a successful project in El Salvador and poised to start a new effort in Lela, Kenya. Continue reading →

After Engineers Without Borders wrapped up a five-year water system project in El Salvador, the group is ready to tackle a new challenge: building a well in Kenya that will eventually serve 2,000 in the surrounding community. This summer, a handful of chapter members will spend four weeks in Lela, Kenya to construct the well. More…

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An engineering dropout combines technical and artistic skills

By Anthony S. Casson

Now that I’m an Oregon State University graduate, people often ask me to recap my experience. When they hear my tales in the engineering world, they look intrigued, but confused.

That’s because most know me as a liberal arts student with a writing background, not as a former technical student with experience playing with racecars. Continue reading →

Beginning studies at a large educational institution can be especially daunting for minority students, but the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Summer Scholars program provides a valuable bridge to help students transition. More…

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