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End of Year Report 2014Engineers Without

Borders [EWB]

Table of ContentsPart I: Club Overview...................................................................................................................................2

1. Cover Letter.....................................................................................................................................2

2. Club History.....................................................................................................................................3

3. Club Information..............................................................................................................................4

5. Club Goals............................................................................................................................................6

6. Calendar of Events and Activities.........................................................................................................7

7. Treasurer’s Report...............................................................................................................................9

Part II: Activities in Detail..........................................................................................................................11

1. Professional Development Activities.............................................................................................11

2. Leadership Development Activities...............................................................................................18

3. Academic Development Activities.................................................................................................20

4. Outreach/Community Service Activities........................................................................................21

5. Club Development.........................................................................................................................22

Part III: Assessment of Goals.....................................................................................................................25

Part IV: Conclusion....................................................................................................................................26

Part V: Appendix........................................................................................................................................27

Part I: Club Overview1. Cover Letter

May 19, 2014

Bourns College of EngineeringUniversity of California, Riverside900 University AveRiverside, CA 92521

To BCOE Banquet Awards Committee:

I would like to preface this letter with a brief description of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). EWB is a non-profit organization that started in 2000 at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The founder of EWB, Dr. Bernard Amadei, created EWB to “connect a developing community that has a specific infrastructure need to engineers who can partner with the community to design a sustainable solution” (EWB-USA). EWB strives to help both domestic and international communities meet their basic human needs through cost-effective, sustainable projects.

The characteristics I believe make EWB unique are humility and diversity. EWB is full of people who aren’t satisfied with only helping ourselves but want to travel across the globe to impoverished communities who lack the proper education and resources and simply need a heartfelt hand. We recognize that we are privileged to live in the U.S. where higher education and healthier living conditions are more accessible than in third world countries. With this privilege comes a sense of duty that we utilize our knowledge and skills for a greater good. In engineering education, students are constantly taught that their job will be a team effort and they will work with not only their own field’s professionals but with other different professionals, within and outside engineering. I truly believe EWB best exemplifies this teaching. When a EWB international project team is formed, it is never just environmental or mechanical engineers. It’s never even just engineers but has also included anthropologists, businessmen, etc. Our organization’s name, leaders, and activities show that we do not focus on a specific engineering major but encourage all people regardless of gender, religion, and background.

Our general goal for the 2013-2014 school year was to rebuild our chapter into a prominent organization respected by the BCOE community. This year we had many professional events including company guest speaker, alumni, professors, company tour, and certification crash course. We also organized a range of socials including pumpkin decorating, potlucks, board game night, and gingerbread house contest. EWB-USA has a new domestic project program and we are currently in the process of requesting our UCR community garden project become an official EWB domestic project. Now that our chapter has established itself as a well-rounded organization, our primary goal for 2014-2015 will be a new domestic and international project.

Sincerely,

Nolan FanEWB-UCR President 2013-2014

2. Club HistoryEngineers Without Borders at UC Riverside was founded in 2008 by Breanna Bornemann.

Throughout this chapter’s history, the officer positions held each year have differed based on the president’s preference. The permanent positions are president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and project coordinator/leader. Unfortunately, there appears to be no transferred record of specific past events until 2013 as mandated by the current president, Nolan Fan. It can be assumed without a doubt that socials, local projects, and fundraisers were conducted based on a EWB-UCR document containing the names and positions of all EWB officers dating back to this chapter’s founding. In the 2011-2012 academic year, EWB-UCR held events such as an on-campus ice cream floats fundraiser, pancake breakfast, 5k race, volunteering at Riverside Cleanup Day, fundraiser at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, general meeting potlucks, etc. During that year, EWB and CEE senior design team constructed the first prototype of a thermal solar collector that won a $10,000 grant at an EPA competition. EWB also worked with AIChE to design and construct solar cooker and desalination projects. At the BCOE banquet, EWB received the most improved organization and best t-shirt awards. In September 2012, EWB partnered with an ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) professional chapter to volunteer at the Riverside Art Museum. In October 2012, a couple of officers attended the EWB West Coast Conference enjoying the opportunity to socialize with other chapters, network with professionals, and participate in workshops that covered the many aspects of being involved in an international project. The most significant work of any EWB chapter is the execution of international projects. In the winter breaks of 2010 and 2011, EWB-UCR partnered with its sister chapters, Cal Poly Student and Inland Empire Professional, to travel to San Lorenzo, Guatemala to design and construct a water tank and water distribution system. Due to the lack of transition from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013 board and gradual, unexplained absence of the 2012-2013 president, both the infrastructure of EWB-UCR and pursuit for a new international project collapsed.

Today, EWB-UCR has recovered significantly to where it not only has a stable infrastructure, but has also involved its academic advisor, Dr. Kawai Tam and provided a wide variety of professional development events. There are many new and key events that took place this year EWB should be recognized for. In February 2014, EWB-UCR hosted Dr. Tam as the instructor for an interview workshop and included her in the interviewing process for open officer positions. She also assisted the president by briefly speaking about EWB-UCR history and its benefits during the first general meeting of fall quarter 2013. In September 2013, the president organized an officer training and retreat to Corona Del Mar beach for the officers to not only learn about their responsibilities but to also bond with each other. In October 2013, a group of EWB officers and members attended the West Coast Conference in San Diego. In November 2013, EWB hosted three professors who talked about their research: Dr. Jassby, Dr. Guo, and Dr. Matsumoto. In January 2014, three CEE alumni and former EWB officers spoke about their leadership experience, international project experience, and encouraged members to apply for officer positions. That same month, the president of BKT United came to speak to EWB about his company and give a general career talk about engineers. Also in November 2013, EWB co-hosted a research fair with AIChE and MRS where undergraduate students came into Winston Chung 205/206 to speak to graduate students and professors about their research and work opportunities. Last month, EWB partnered with LeadingGreen to host a LEED Green Associate (certification) crash course. This past weekend, EWB took a company tour of ESRI headquarters in the Redlands. EWB-UCR and EWB-LA Professional recently affirmed its motivation to work together and restart the EWB Inland Empire Professional chapter. EWB-UCR has taken a tour of the Santa Monica Water Treatment Plant with EWB-LA Professional in November 2013 and also attended their fundraising gala in April 2014. EWB is currently in the process of organizing a social with the nearby EWB chapters (Cal Poly, UCI, and USC).

3. Club InformationAddress: 1031 33rdTelephone: 303-772-2723Fax: 303-772-2699Web site: http://www.ewb-usa.org/E-mail: [email protected] Club AdvisorName: Kawai TamPosition: LecturerTelephone: 951-827-2498Fax: 951-827-5696E-mail: [email protected]

Signature of approval: ___________________

Professional Chapter in the areaContact Name: Address:Telephone:Fax:Web site:E-mail:

Membership Total student members in year [2013-2014]: 188Graduating members: 13Active members: 54

FundingBourns College of Engineering

4. Club Officers

Position Name MajorGrade Level Email

President Nolan Fan Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Samantha Mak Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Julianne Rolf Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Alyssa Yan Environmental Eng. Junior [email protected] Edwin Rodriguez Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Grace Shin Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Project Hamza Surti Mechanical Eng. Junior [email protected] Toilet Lauro Zavala Mechanical Eng. Sophomore [email protected] Toilet Salvador Ulloa Mechanical Eng. Sophomore [email protected] Coordinator Haydee Ang Chemical Eng. Senior [email protected] Coordinator Hector Cazares Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Jorge Sanchez Chemical Eng. Senior [email protected] Kelly McCoy Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected] Development Wartini Ng Environmental Eng. Senior [email protected]

5. Club GoalsGoals:

1. Maintain minimum 20 person attendance per general meeting2. Provide community outreach and project opportunities3. Create relationships with the BCOE community

Our Plan to achieve our Goals Goal 1:

a) Invited guest speakers from BCOE and companies.b) Ice breakers (board games, pumpkin decorating, building gingerbread house, etc.).

Goal 2:a) Worked with Carlos Gonzalez in the new MESA SEMI program at two different middle

schools encouraging young people to pursue engineering and science.b) Volunteered for GRID Alternatives installing solar panels on low income families’ homes.c) Partnered with UCR Office of Sustainability to build the UCR Community Garden for the

public to someday enjoy and relax in.d) Partnered with AIChE to design an improved version of EWB original project, solar cooker.e) Environmental engineering senior, Brian Cruz, started a new EWB project, biofuel cell.

Goal 3:a) Partnered with AIChE and MRS to host a research fair where undergraduate students could

network with graduate students and professors and inquire about work opportunities. b) Partnered with AIChE to promote a mentorship program for chemical and environmental

engineering majors in which experienced seniors and juniors would mentor less experienced freshmen and sophomores.

c) Participated in SHPE Bowling Tournament and BMES Dodgeball Tournamentd) Volunteered for SACNAS Science Olympiad (overseeing helicopter event), SWE Engineering

Day (group and booth leaders), and BCOE Engineering Family Night (non-Newtonian fluid). e) Showcased solar cooker, water pump, and solar thermal closet projects at Long Night of Art

and Innovation in downtown Riverside.

6. Calendar of Events and ActivitiesSpreadsheet of organized events by Engineers Without Borders

Date Event Description

Summer 2013 Officer Beach Training and Retreat

Majority of EWB officers attended officer training held by President and went to the beach afterwards for a potluck bonfire and bonding time.

9/27/2013 Officer Meeting Determine future goals and plan first general meeting

10/3/2013 General MeetingIntroduction to our club and our strive for local and international development, public outreach, projects, professional development, and more.

10/11/2013 Officer Meeting Plan general meeting

10/17/2014 EWB West Coast Regional Conference

Met with West Coast EWB student and professional chapters in San Diego. Attended networking event, workshops, lectures, and socials.

10/17/2013 General MeetingSet up groups that will be working with different projects and outreach programs and events. Brief recap of EWB West Coast Regional Conference.

10/25/2013 Officer Meeting Plan general meeting and fundraiser

10/31/2013 General Meeting Halloween event: Pumpkin Decorating. Invitation to social at Van Buren drive in and upcoming fundraiser.

11/1/2013 Social Van Buren Drive in movie theatre

11/2013 Professional Development Event

Toured Santa Monica Water Treatment Plant with EWB LA Professional chapter

11/7/2013 Fundraiser Getaway Café 11/8/2013 Officer Meeting Plan future professional development meeting

11/14/2013 Professional Development Event

Guest Speakers: Jassby, Guo, and Matsumoto. Brief list of projects and project goals, outreach event, and potluck social

11/21/2013 Research Fair Co-host Research Fair with MRS and AIChE

11/22/2013 Officer Meeting Conclude the quarter with future goals and determine last meeting

12/5/2013 General MeetingHoliday event: Gingerbread house competition and potluck. Project goals for next quarter, reminder of active membership status, and review of fundraisers

1/6/2014 Officer Meeting Determine election dates, t-shirt designs, fundraisers

1/16/2014 General Meeting Announce open officer positions for next quarter, project updates and outreach events


Professional Development: CEE Alumni/EWB-UCR Guest Speakers


Company info and Engineering Career Talk by BKT President, Dr. Joon Min

2/3/2014 Professional Development Event Dr. Tam Interview Workshop

2/9/2014 Outreach Event GRID Alternatives

2/20/2014 E-Week EWB members volunteer and educate students on non-Newtonian fluids

2/22/2014 Science Olympiad EWB members volunteer time to grade helicopter event for middle school students

2/24/2014 Officer Meeting Determine future meetings and partnership with LEED educator

2/26/2014 Outreach Event MESA SEMI program. Location: Vista Heights Middle School

2/27/2014 General Meeting Announce officers for 2014-2015 and give and introduce planned LEED Training Event

3/4/2014 Fundraiser Boba Tea House

3/18/2014 Social Threshold Rock climbing Social with SWE

4/7/2014 Officer meeting graduation sash, meeting up with successors, things to buy for future meetings, LEED event


Office of Sustainability Guest Speaker to talk about LEED

4/12/2014 Academic Development Event LEED Green Associate (certification) crash course

4/16/2014 Social Ice cream social on campus

4/21/2014 Officer Meeting t-shirt orders, Esri guest Speaker, things to buy, LA professional chapter Gala

4/23/2014 Professional Development Event ESRI Guest Speaker

4/26/2014EWB - LA Professional Fundraising Gala

Support EWB-LA Professional Chapter for their international projects

5/3/2014EWB-CPP Beach Bonfire Joint social with Cal-Poly Pomona and UCI EWB

chapters at Huntington Beach

5/13/2014 Outreach Event SEMI MESA program. Location: Highlander Academy Charter School

5/14/2014 General Meeting T-shirt distribution

5/14/2014 Fundraiser Los Jilbertos Fundraiser

5/15/2014BCOE Bowling Tournament

Officers and members create team to participate in and support SHPE event

5/16/2014 ESRI Campus Tour Event Tour of ESRI located in Redlands, CA

5/21/2014Professional Development Event

Esterline Defense Technology Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Sanderson

5/28/2014 New Officer Meeting Discuss tabling, summer retreat, and goals for the upcoming year

7. Treasurer’s Report

Number or Code Date Transaction Description

Payment, Fee, Withdrawal (-)

Deposit, Credit (+)

Balance $489.23

9/9/2013 EWB Checks $27.10 $462.139/11/2013 Julianne's Discount Card Sells $50.00 $512.139/30/2013 Dividend $0.02 $512.15

1000 10/5/2013 Edwin's Reimbursement for Food4Less Purchase $49.49 $462.6610/15/2013 Grace's Discount Card Sells $60.00 $522.6610/15/2013 EWB Membership $325.00 $847.6610/21/2013 Haydee's Card Sells (2@$8) $16.00 $863.6610/21/2013 Wartini's Card Sells (2@$10, 1@$8) $28.00 $891.6610/21/2013 Jorge's Card Sells (1@$10) $10.00 $901.6610/21/2013 EWB Membership $400.00 $1,301.6610/29/2013 Julianne's Card Sells (5@$8) $40 $1,341.6610/31/2013 Dividend $0.04 $1,341.70

1001 11/2/2013 Edwin's Reimbursement for Sam's Club Purchase $22.10 $1,319.6011/7/2013 Transfer to Savings $500.00 $819.6011/7/2013 Jorge's Card Sells (3@$8) $24.00 $843.6011/8/2013 Julianne's Card Sells (2@$10) $20.00 $863.60

11/19/2013 Jorge's Card Sells (2@$8) $16.00 $879.6011/19/2013 Grace's Card Sells (4@$8) $32.00 $911.6011/19/2013 EWB Membership $125.00 $1,036.6011/30/2013 Dividend $0.04 $1,036.6412/31/2013 Dividend $0.05 $1,036.69

12/5/2013 Getaway Fundraiser ($45.00) Good Search Fundraiser ($71.18)

$116.18 $1,152.87

12/12/2013 T-Shirt Sales (3@$10) $30.00 $1,182.8712/12/2013 Salvador's Card Sells (5@$10) $50.00 $1,232.8712/12/2013 Kelly's Card Sells (1@$10) $10.00 $1,242.87

H0V7Z7T5 1/20/2014 Transfer to Savings $750.00 $492.87

1003 1/24/2014 Sam's Reimbursement for Meeting Food Purchase $37.80 $455.071002 1/24/2014 Hector's Reimbursement for Meeting Food Purchase $4.53 $450.54

1/27/2014 Haydee's Card Sells (1@$8, 4@$5) $28.00 $478.541/27/2014 Edwin's Card Sells (3@$10) $10.00 $488.541/27/2014 Jorge's Card Sell Money (from before) $2.00 $490.541/27/2014 Nolan's Card Sells (1@$8) $8.00 $498.541/27/2014 Jason's Card Sells (3@$30) $30.00 $528.54

Engineers Without Borders - UC RiversideFinancial Balance - 2013-2014 School Year

September 2013 - August 2014

1/27/2014 Alyssa's Card Sells (6@$10) $60.00 $588.541/27/2014 Grace's Card Sells (1@$5) $5.00 $593.541/27/2014 Julianne's Card Sells (2@$5) + $20 Donation? $30.00 $623.541/27/2014 EWB Membership $100.00 $723.541/31/2014 Dividend $0.04 $723.58

2/3/2014 Joel's Card Sells (5@$10, 2@$5) $60.00 $783.582/3/2014 Hamza's Card Sells (2@$10) $20.00 $803.582/3/2014 Wartini's Card Sells (2@$5) $10.00 $813.582/3/2014 EWB Membership $150.00 $963.58

1004 2/3/2014 Project Purchase Reimbursement - Brian Cruz $66.55 $897.032/11/2014 EWB Membership $25.00 $922.032/11/2014 Haydee's Last Card Sells (1 @ $5) $5.00 $927.032/11/2014 Julianne's Card Sells (1 @ $5) $5.00 $932.032/28/2014 Dividend $0.03 $932.06

H0WFCVK7 3/1/2014 Transfer to Savings $432.06 $500.003/31/2014 Dividend $0.02 $500.02

1005 4/6/2014 EWB Printing Job Reimbursement - Alyssa Yan $53.58 $446.444/17/2014 Boba Tea House Fundraiser $39.95 $486.394/17/2014 Alyssa's Money for Cards $15.75 $502.144/17/2014 Jason's Money for Cards $9.00 $511.144/30/2014 Dividend $0.02 $511.16

5/6/2014 Transfer from Savings $300.00 $811.165/9/2014 EWB T-Shirts $615.58 $195.58

5/10/2014 Transfer to Savings $300.00 $495.585/10/2014 Wartini's Reimbursement for Gift Purchases $21.99 $473.595/10/2014 Wartini's Reimbursement for Extra Card Money $2.00 $471.595/15/2014 EWB Membership $200.00 $671.595/15/2014 Nolan's Card Money $25.00 $696.595/15/2014 Wartini's Card Money $20.00 $716.59

Initial Balance at Start of School Year: (+) $489.23 Total EWB Membership Fees: (+) $1,325.00

Total Fundraiser Money: (+) $862.88 Total Spending Amount: (-) $832.17

Total Project Spending (-) $66.55 Total Dividend Amount: (+) $0.26

Total Donation: (+) $20.00 Transfer from Savings (+) $600.00

Transfer to Savings (-) $1,682.06 Total: $716.59

Part II: Activities in Detail1. Professional Development Activities

The objectives of the listed professional development events are to develop the skills and knowledge of engineer students to ensure that they are well rounded when they graduate and prepared for the real world job market. The professional development activities include workshops, tours and mini-seminars conducted by guest speakers.

SUMMARY OF EVENTS:

1 11/14/13 Talk by CEE professors about their research2 01/23/14 CEE alumni and former EWB officers3 01/30/14 Careers in Environmental Engineering – Dr. Joon Min (BKT)4 02/06/14 Interview workshop – Dr. Kawai Tam5 04/09/14 LEED and Office of Sustainability – Dr. John Cook 6 04/12/14 LEED Green Associate (certification) crash course – LeadingGreen7 04/22/14 Careers in GIS – Michael Phoenix (ESRI)8 05/16/14 ESRI Campus Tour

Continuous Feedback Forms:

Name of activity: Talk by CEE professors (Dr. Guo, Dr. Jassby, Dr. Matsumoto)Date of activity: 11/14/13

Purpose of activity: To motivate student to participate in academic research

History of activity: N/A

Number of participants: Students: 33 Males: 26 Females: 8 Club members: 27 Professional members: Teachers: 3 Parents: Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity: Each professor described the research topic(s) that he is involved in. Dr.

Jassby is involved in membrane technology of water treatment. Dr. Matsumoto is involved in site remediation project. Dr. Guo is involved in creating battery in a more efficient way.

Evaluation of the activity: This event went quite well. Students are interested in the exposure to multiple projects conducted by various professors. To improve, for future events should include more varied representatives from BCOE department.

Name of activity:

CEE Alumni and former EWB officers

Date of activity: 01/23/14

Purpose of activity:

To inspire students to apply for EWB officer positions 2014-2015. Alumni also spoke about their international project experience!

History of activity:

N/A

Number of participants:

Students: 25

Males: 19 Females: 7 Club members: 20 Professional members: - Teachers: 1 Parents: -Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity:

The previous officers described the positions that they held in EWB, how it helped them in real world, what their current careers are.

Evaluation of the activity:

Students have the opportunity to build a network with UCR alumni that had experience in the industry. Nonetheless, the speaking content was not that well-structured; it may have focused too much on international project experience. However, members learned a good deal about what it is like to work in an international project and the essence of Engineers Without Borders.

Name of activity: Careers in Environmental Engineers – Dr. Joon MinDate of activity: 01/30/14

Purpose of activity: To inform students about careers in environmental engineering

field in general, as well as careers in BKT.


Number of participants: Students: 38 Males: 28 Females: 18 Club members: 29 Professional members: - Teachers: - Parents: -Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity: Dr. Joon Min, president at BKT United, explained the possible careers

in environmental engineering field; private or public sector. Possible work opportunities to work in BKT were also presented.

Evaluation of the activity: It was a good exposure to students to learn about the different types of engineers and responsibilities of each type. It also provides an excellent opportunity for student to network with the president of BKT United.

Side note:- Microphone might be useful for soft spoken speakers.

Name of activity: Interview Tips Workshop – Dr. Kawai Tam


Purpose of activity: To prepare students well for internship/job interview and/or interview for EWB officer positions.


Number of participants: Students: 42 Males: 33 Females: 9 Club members: 30 Professional members: - Teachers: 1 Parents: -Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity: Dr. Tam summarized what should be when preparing for an interview;

starting from getting to know the position and the company, how to dress up, behave during interview (handshake, body gesture) and follow up after the interview.

Evaluation of the activity: This activity provides great summary of what needs to be done for interview. Many students were taking notes!

Name of activity: LEED information and Office of Sustainability – Dr. John CookDate of activity: 04/09/14

Purpose of activity: To promote LEED certification study jam


Number of participants: Students: 41 Males: 31 Females: 11 Club members: 27 Professional members: - Teachers: - Parents: - Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity: In this activity, Dr.John Cook, Director of Officer of Sustainability and

Eduardo Cuevas, a LEED intern in UCR Sustainability explained the importance of LEED certified buildings as well as the requirements needed to be certified as LEED Associate.

Evaluation of the activity: This was a great opportunity to learn about LEED certification in general as well as to get to know the campus more. We learnt that some of the buildings from UCR are LEED certified, and we are progressing towards NET zero emissions by 2020!

Name of activity: Careers in GIS – Dr. Michael Phoenix


Purpose of activity: To understand the importance of GIS in environmental engineering Careers.


Number of participants: Students: 34 Males: 25 Females: 9 Club members: 24 Professional members: 2 Teachers: - Parents: -Cost of the activity: Covered by BCOE dean’s fund

Description of the activity: Dr. Phoenix explained the importance of geographical information in

assisting and analyzing real live situation. With the assistance of the geographic information, a better decision can be made during catastrophic event.

Evaluation of the activity: Dr. Phoenix was very knowledgeable in the geography subject. He was able to give multiple example of real life situation that can be solved with the aid of geographic data.

Name of activity: ESRI Tour


Purpose of activity: GIS Awareness and Exposure

History of activity: Dr. Michael Phoenix presented during one of EWB meeting, and we were encouraged to set up time to get tour from ESRI campus.Students met in Redlands, CA at the ESRI headquarters campus. Facilities tour, conducted by Dr. Phoenix began from 10:30am andended at 12pm

Number of participants: Students: 3

Males: 3 Females: - Club members: - Professional members: - Teachers: - Parents: -Cost of the activity: $ 0

Description of the activity: We toured the outdoor areas and office space of ESRI. Dr. Phoenix

was an engaging guide; he lead us through many aspects and influences GIS plays within engineering and the environment; he opened up our appreciation of the technology and we were able to gain a wider breadth of knowledge about the subject.

Evaluation of the activity: It was a helpful and productive two hour tour! We definitely enjoyed our time there and could have spent an hour or two longer.

2. Leadership Development ActivitiesSummary of Events:

1. Board Retreat to Huntington Beach2. West Coast Regional Conference3. EWB-LA Professional Gala Event

Name of activity: LEED Training Workshop


Purpose of activity: Build a strong bond between officers and emphasize teamwork and individual responsibilities


Officers: 9

Cost of the activity: None. Potluck event

Description of the activity:Nolan (President) led training of officers at Bourns B255 instructing them in their individual responsibilities, group responsibilities, and how to speak about EWB. Nolan, Samantha (VP), Alyssa (Secretary), and Edwin (Social) organized a beach bonfire retreat for all officers to attend and bond over EWB talks and activities such as football, swimming, and relaxation.

Evaluation of the activity: If it is possible, all officers from EWB should participate in this event. Create a spreadsheet to see officer availability for the summer.

Name of activity: West Coast Regional Conference

Date of activity: October 17, 2013

Purpose of activity: Build relationships with West Coast student and professional chapters and learn about EWB mission and projects


Officers: 4

Members: 1

Cost of the activity: approx. $100/person (Conference, Hotel, transportation). Nolan wrote and submitted $250 stipend application and was awarded stipend to reduce hotel costs.

Description of the activity:The West Coast Regional Conference took place in San Diego. Students and professionals who attended this event stayed at either the Hyatt Hotel located near conference venue or SDSU/UCSD officers’ homes. All club officers and members were able to attend up to 5 conference events where they would speak to panelist, chapter leaders, and experienced EWB members about fundraising, finding an international project, responsibilities required from a chapter with a project, and membership retention.

Evaluation of the activity: If it is possible, all officers from EWB should participate in this event. For the year 2014-2015, there will be no West Coast Regional Conference, but a national conference is scheduled to be held in Chicago and an international conference will be held in Panama. One of the participants, Pedro, is a CEE PhD student really enjoyed this experience and has committed himself to serve as the EWB-UCR liaison to EWB-LA Professional chapter and work together to rebuild the EWB-Inland Empire Professional chapter.

Name of activity: EWB-LA Professional Chapter Fundraiser Gala

Date of activity: October 17, 2013

Purpose of activity: Build relationships with LA professional chapter and surrounding student chapters.


Students: 6

Cost of the activity: approx. $30/person

Description of the activity: The fundraiser gala event for the LA professional chapter took place at the Arts Block in LA. Six students participated in raffles and silent auctions at this event. Student Chapters of Cal Poly Pomona and USC were also visiting. During this event, members were able to talk to professionals and gain ideas and contact information from surrounding student chapters.

Evaluation of the activity: If it is possible, all officers from EWB should participate in this event. Three of the six participants were CEE PhD students which was fantastic because graduate involvement in engineering organizations is not as prevalent. Since student chapters were able to meet, a good bond between EWB at UCR, Cal Poly Pomona, and USC was created. Future socials with these chapter are now possible!

3. Academic Development ActivitiesSummary of Events:

1. LEED Green Associate crash course - LeadingGreen

Name of activity:

LEED Green Associate crash course - LeadingGreen

Date of activity:

04/12/14

Purpose of activity:

Prepare students interested in green building industry and sustainability for the LEED Green Associate license exam.

History of activity:

This crash course has been conducted by the LeadingGreen company at many universities across the U.S., including UC Berkeley and UI Urbana Champaign. It also boasts 100% rate for all students who take the certification exam afterwards.


Students: 8

Males: 5 Females: 3 Club members: 4 Professional members: - Teachers: - Parents: - Cost of the activity:

None


Provided necessary course materials, in-depth overview of exam topics, how succeed on actual exam, and how to register

Evaluation of the activity:

Participants testified it was a productive course. Room for improvement: learning how to persuade faculty and staff outside BCOE to advertise this event.

4. Outreach/Community Service ActivitiesSummary of Events:

1. GRID Alternatives

2. MESA SEMI Program

Name of activity: GRID Alternatives

Date of activity: February 8, 2014

Purpose of activity: Solar Panel Installation


Students: 6

Cost of the activity: None

Description of the activity:GRID Alternatives is a non-profit organization that provides and installs solar panels for low-income family households and communities. EWB’s role in this organization is to volunteer, and help install these solar panels. These installations last two days, but are mainly on weekdays. We were fortunate enough find a weekend installation in February on the 8th. We went to an installation in Wildomar and helped with the second day of installation.

Evaluation of the activity: If it is possible, more members from EWB should participate in this event.

Name of activity: MESA SEMI Program

Date of activity: February 26, 2014 and May 13, 2014

Purpose of activity: Encourage young people to pursue careers in engineering and sciences.


Students/Carlos Gonzalez: 3

Teachers: 2

Cost of the activity: $15 for Supplies for planned activities

Description of the activity:MESA started the SEMI Program at the beginning of the school year. The goal of this program is to encourage students in middle and high school to attend college, and major in engineering. Since the beginning of the year, we have been able to go to two schools. The first school was Vista Height Middle School on February 26 th, and Highland Academy Charter on May 13th. During these visits, we introduce ourselves as engineers and explain what we do in EWB. In addition to this short presentation, we also held fun competitions where the students constructed paper/candy vehicles based on engineering principles.

Evaluation of the activity: If it is possible, more members from EWB should participate in this event. In the future, more spending may be required for activities.

5. Club Development1. Van-Buren Drive in Theater Social2. Rock Climbing Social with SWE

3. Ice-Cream Social4. Getaway Café Fundraiser5. Boba Tea House Fundraiser6. Los Jilbertos Fundraiser

Name of activity: Van-Buren Drive in Theater Social

Date of activity: November 1, 2013

Purpose of activity: To allow members and officers to bond during movie event.


Club Members: 3

Cost of the activity: $7/person

Description of the activity:Carpooled from school to the Van Buren Drive-In Movie Theater for a long night of relaxing and inexpensive food. Watched two different movies: Gravity and Enders Game.

Evaluation of the activity: Event was not advertised enough and poorly timed.

Name of activity: Rock Climbing Joint Social with SWE

Date of activity: March 8, 2014

Purpose of activity: To allow members and officers to bond from both EWB and SWE


Club Members: 15

Cost of the activity: approximately $10/person

Description of the activity:Rock climbing event was held at Threshold during happy hour where organization members could climb for $5 only ($5 extra for harness and shoes).

Evaluation of the activity: If EWB repeats this event in the upcoming year, look up discounted times online at Threshold Rock Climbing website.

Name of activity: Ice Cream Social

Date of activity: April 16, 2014

Purpose of activity: To allow members and officers to bond with ice cream and board games in an on campus activity.


Club Members: 25

Cost of the activity: None (Officer pitch-in for Ice Cream, supplies, and games)


On campus social for Members to bond over ice-cream and games such as Apples to Apples, Taboo, Cards, and more.

Evaluation of the activity: More members seem to participate in on campus activities/socials compared to off-campus socials. For the upcoming years, EWB plans to have more of these types of socials.

Name of activity: Getaway Café Fundraiser

Date of activity: November 7, 2013

Purpose of activity: To raise funds for EWB projects, socials, t-shirts, etc.


Students/Officers/Members: approx. 30

Cost of the activity: none

Description of the activity:The Getaway Café fundraiser was held in the first quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. All of the money earned from this event was placed into our Bourns bank account.

Evaluation of the activity: Successful event.

Name of activity: Boba Tea House Fundraiser






Description of the activity:The Boba Tea House fundraiser was held in the Second quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. All of the money earned from this event was placed into our Bourns bank account.

Evaluation of the activity: More people enjoy boba fundraisers compared to Getaway and Los Jilbertos. Try to push for fundraisers that involve quick food and a comfortable area for students to lounge and play cards to actively involve members and students in fundraiser.

Name of activity: Los Jilbertos Fundraiser






Description of the activity:The Los Jilbertos fundraiser was held in the Third quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. All of the money earned from this event was placed into our Bourns bank account.

Evaluation of the activity: Fundraising Chair failed to advertise this event early enough to BCOE.

Part III: Assessment of Goals

1. Maintain minimum 20 person attendance per general meeting- 100% successful- 20-40 student attendance per general meeting

2. Provide community outreach and project opportunities- Complications with a couple of members who initially expressed interest but gave no follow up

contact. - Not enough trips to schools organized by MESA Director, Carlos. Reason unknown. - Complications with GRID Alternatives trips. Most scheduled installations are on weekdays. Very

few are on weekends and near Riverside. - UCR Community Garden Project has approximately 5-10 participants each week.- 50% successful

3. Create relationships with the BCOE community- Participated in socials and community outreach events held by other organizations including

Engineering Day, Science Olympiad, and E-Week.- Maintained close relationship with AIChE by working together on mentorship program

(continuing), solar cooker project (closed due to lack of members’ interest), and research fair. - Did not co-host as many fundraisers and socials as hoped. - 70% successful

Part IV: ConclusionThe goals for Engineers Without Borders (EWB) 2013-2014 were established as a solid

foundation and infrastructure to stabilize the chapter in the following years. These goals include high member retention, Professional Development, and building a strong relationship with EWB chapters and the BCOE Community. Overall, the 2013-2014 officers performed their tasks adequately and the quality of their work can be seen in the EWB events that were held during the school year. Our membership has increased dramatically since previous years and a larger room was needed to host our general meeting events. Although the essence of EWB-USA is international projects, a majority of the 2013-2014 school year was focused on professional development events, community outreach, local projects, socials, and fundraisers to expand our club’s functions in the BCOE community. In our efforts to grow stronger friendships with other EWB Chapters and the BCOE Community, we’ve done our best to reach out to these groups for both guidance and partnerships. Membership retention was the biggest success for the 2013-2014 school year. We had 188 students who attended at least one on campus event and we have 53 active members in our club. Active members participated in at least one social, fundraiser, outreach, or project event and attended an adequate amount of general club meetings. This year we opened two outreach programs with MESA SEMI and GRID Alternatives. Our membership pool has significantly grown within this past year but many of our members may not feel encouraged enough to participate in community service. Although we have many active members, only 9 students attended our SEMI and GRID Alternative programs. We intend to implement include working harder with Carlos to coordinate more MESA SEMI trips to middle/high schools. Another solution we will consider is working with another organization like Habitat for Humanity who may have more flexible outreach opportunities for our members. We also want to begin volunteering at City of Riverside events such as cancer walks and cultural festivals. EWB is a non-profit organization that opens up the excellent opportunities for BCOE students to work with communities in both international and domestic settings. As of now, we have one domestic project, the UCR Community Garden that will hopefully be approved as a EWB-USA domestic project. The primary goal we have planned for 2014-2015 academic year is to find a new domestic project(s) that will eventually allow us to apply for an international project. With more successful domestic projects and proper transition between officer boards, trained officers should have a higher success of reaching out to NGO (non-governmental organizations) and convincing them we are qualified and trained to collaborate on potential international projects. This goal is extremely important for the EWB at UCR chapter in the upcoming years because it will allow us to grow not only in the BCOE community, but in the EWB-USA community as well. Our overarching objective is to foster an atmosphere that encourages more of the BCOE community to go beyond the borders of academia and Riverside activities. Thank you for setting aside time from your busy schedules to read this comprehensive report of EWB-UCR in 2013-2014. We hope you will strongly consider EWB-UCR for an award at the BCOE Banquet.

Part V: AppendixImage 1 EWB Logo for the Univerisity of California, Riverside Student Chapter.......................................25Image 2 Flier used for tabling events during Summer Orientation (front)................................................25Image 3 Flier used for tabling events during Summer Orientation (back).................................................25Image 4 First General Meeting Flier..........................................................................................................26Image 5 General Meeting: Mixer Event Flier.............................................................................................27Image 6 Haunted Halloween General Meeting Event................................................................................27Image 7 Professional Development Event: Professor Guest Speakers......................................................28Image 8 Last General meeting of Spring Quarter......................................................................................29Image 9 First General Meeting of Winter Quarter.....................................................................................30Image 10 Professional Development: Alumni Guest Speaker....................................................................31Image 11 BKT United Guest Speaker Event...............................................................................................32Image 12 Professional Development: Dr. Tam Interview Workshop.........................................................33Image 13 New Officers for 2014-2015 Announcements............................................................................34Image 14 Professional Development LEED Guest Speaker........................................................................35Image 15First Spring Social Flier................................................................................................................36Image 16 Professional Guest Speaker: ESRI...............................................................................................37Image 17 General Meeting: T-shirt Distribution........................................................................................38Image 18 Boba Tea House Fundraiser Flier...............................................................................................39Image 19 Los Jilbertos Fundraiser Event....................................................................................................40Image 20 Van Buren Social Event Flier......................................................................................................41Image 21 Professional Development Event flier for Esterline...................................................................41Image 22 T-shirt Design for 2013-2014.....................................................................................................42Image 23Miscellanious Pictures from Outreach, Project, Conference, and BCOE Social Events...............43

Image 1 EWB Logo for the Univerisity of California, Riverside Student Chapter

Image 2 Flier used for tabling events during Summer Orientation (front)

Image 3 Flier used for tabling events during Summer Orientation (back)

Image 4 First General Meeting Flier

CALLING OUT TO ALL ENGINEERS!!

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS WANTS YOU AT OUR FIRST GENERAL MEETING!

EWB is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the community a little bit brighter through innovation and creativity. We will strive to help you develop professionally as an engineer, and

develop your leadership and networking skills both on and off campus.

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO:Local and International Projects

Professional DevelopmentCommunity Outreach

Resume BuildingFundraisersNetworking

Socials

And More!

COME TO OUR FIRST MEETING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US!!

DATE: Thursday 10/3 TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LOCATION: Bourns A265

NON-ENGINEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Image 5 General Meeting: Mixer Event Flier

Image 6 Haunted Halloween General Meeting Event

Image 7 Professional Development Event: Professor Guest Speakers

Hello BCOE!!

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS [EWB] CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR PROFESSIONAL EVENT OF THE QUARTER

Are you interested in research within the CEE department?Do you need professional advice on obtaining a research position?

Do you want to know what our UCR professors are researching?This is your chance to get active and get involved!

At our next general meeting guest speakers,Dr. Matsumoto

Dr. GuoDr. Jassby

will be presenting their research and answering questionsabout research, professional development, and more!

ALSO COME IN TO LEARN ABOUT UPCOMING SOCIALS ANDPROJECT UPDATES!!!

PLEASE JOIN US THIS THURSDAY IN ROOM BOURNS A265 from 7pm-8pm!

PIZZA AND BEVERAGES PROVIDEDNON-ENGINEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Image 8 Last General meeting of Spring Quarter

HELLO BCOE!

Engineers Without Borders[EWB] invites you to our holiday event of the yearPlease join us as we wrap up the end of the year with:

Project updates and recapsGingerbread house contest

Holiday Potluck!***Please come in and share your Holiday food favorites***

https://docs.google.com/a/ucr.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjPCmXrH0yo3dHNiaXhZYTdNRHN6R25NLTFyVGRLS1E&usp=drive_web#gid=0

^^^add your name and the food you would like to bring in^^^

When: Thursday, Dec. 5

Time: 7pm-8pm

Location: Bourns A265

It is never too late to join and get involved with our club!

Non-engineers are always welcome :)

Image 9 First General Meeting of Winter Quarter

HELLO BCOE

Engineers Without Borders is inviting you to our first

meeting of the quarter!



Please join us as we discuss:

OPEN OFFICER POSITIONS FOR 2014-2015

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKER EVENTS

PROJECT UPDATES

NEED STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE?

APPLY TO BE AN OFFICER OF EWB!

WHEN: THURSDAY, January 16

TIME: 7:00PM-8:00PM

LOCATION: WCH 205/206

Food and beverages will be provided :)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT NOLAN FAN AT [email protected]

OR JOIN US ON FACEBOOK AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/164122196420/

Image 10 Professional Development: Alumni Guest Speaker

EWB Guest Speaker Event!

Who? Former EWB officers and CEE Alumni!

Why? Come learn about the significance of student leadership in your professional growth!

When: Thursday January 23rd, 7-8 PM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/164122196420/

mailto:[email protected]

Where: Winston Chung 205/206

Dinner will be provided

Also, don’t forget to apply to be an EWB Officer next year!

Turn in applications to any current officer or email it to [email protected]

Image 11 BKT United Guest Speaker Event

Attend our upcoming Professional Guest Speaker Event!

mailto:[email protected]

Guest Speaker: President of BKT United, Dr. Joon Min

When: Thursday, January 30thTime: 7:00PM-8:00PMLocation: WCH 205/6

Learn about BKT and all the opportunities that it has to offer!

Food and Beverages will be provided

Image 12 Professional Development: Dr. Tam Interview Workshop

Engineers Without Borderswill be hosting an Interview Workshop

with Dr. TamLearn how to succeed in interviews for

your future internship, research, or career!

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 6

TIME: 7:00PM-8:00PM

LOCATION: WCH 205/6

FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED

For more updates, join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/164122196420/

Image 13 New Officers for 2014-2015 Announcements

HELLO BCOE!


EWB will be having our last general meeting of the quarter

Time: 7-8pm

Date: 2/27, THIS THURSDAY

Location: WCH 205/6

Come in and support our new 2014-2015 officers!

There will be projects, socials, and fundraiser updates!

Desserts will be provided for this celebration!!

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164122196420/

Image 14 Professional Development LEED Guest Speaker

EWB WILL BE LEEDING GREEN

Please join us in welcoming guest speakers, Dr. Cook and his intern, Eduardo Cuevasas they lecture on sustainability, green building industry, LEED, and the UCR Office of Sustainability.


Location: WCH 205/6Time: 5PM-6PM

Date: Thursday, April 9

Food and beverages will be provided! =D

Pay for your membership fee by Friday (4/11) or turn your fee in during the meeting to reserve your EWB t-shirt!

Image 15 First Spring Social Flier

Image 16 Professional Guest Speaker: ESRI

Image 17 General Meeting: T-shirt Distribution

Hello BCOE!

EWB T-shirts are in and ready for pick up!

Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM

Date: May 14, 2014

Location: WCH 205/6

Please join us as we present:

Project updates

Upcoming Fundraiser Event at Los Jilbertos

Friday Social Event at Van Buren Drive-In Theater

UPCOMING TOUR WITH ESRI Headquarters (May 16th)Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is everywhere.

It looks like with the vast amount of data available presently,

GIS will be helpful to know in broadening your understanding in any engineering application

We hope to see you there!!

Facebook General Meeting Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/510346429066989/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

https://www.facebook.com/events/510346429066989/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

https://www.facebook.com/events/510346429066989/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

Image 18 Boba Tea House Fundraiser Flier

Image 19 Los Jilbertos Fundraiser Event

Image 20 Van Buren Social Event Flier

Image 21 Professional Development Event flier for Esterline

Image 22 T-shirt Design for 2013-2014

Image 23 Miscellanious Pictures from Outreach, Project, Conference, and BCOE Social Events

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