introduction to engineering in service to society (ess) iteam

Why choose

Engineering in Service to Society

as your iCommunity?

Serve others.

Help needy people …

often in exotic locations.

Challenge yourself.

Solve complex problems …

often in difficult conditions.

Experience diversity.

Each situation is unique …

and influenced by localculture and customs.

Develop your creativity, innovation and vision.

New situations requireunique solutions.

E.g., Patrick Walsh and Greenlight Planet

Join Engineers Without Borders.

1.2 billion people in developing countries lack access to safe sources of water

2.4 billion people in these countries are without adequate sanitation services

Nearly 20% of people in developing nations are malnourished

Over 2 billion people in the world are without electricity

solutions for the other 80% of the world.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)EWB USA was created in 2000.

EWB at Illinois started in 2003.It is now one of the largest organizations on campus (just behind “October Lovers”).

Some projects 1. Electrification in rural Orissa, India2. Water supply in Enugu, Nigeria (It’s More Than a Well, BTN video)3. Water in Guatemala and Cameroon 4. Solar cooking in Ghana5. Biodiesel in Urbana6. Stove emissions

Learning in Community (LINC)Campus-wide course, all majors, all levels.

Teams of students work on projects proposed by and in close cooperation with nonprofit organizations.

Some partners 1. Habitat for Humanity 2. Boys and Girls Club3. Cunningham Children’s Home 4. North South University, Bangladesh5. SWANN School for Disabled Children6. TIMES Center

From extracurricular co-curricular