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Texas A&M's EWB-TAMU chapter won the EWB-USAs "Premier Chapter" recognition for going above and beyond the mission of EWB.
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A&M students have visited Costa Rica multiple times to gather information about community needs.  Then came back to assess and design solutions for those needs, then went back to implement and fulfill their design solutions.  Since 2010 A&M has built a computer education center for students, and made their water supply drinkable while providing 100 households with access to water.
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Revision as of 02:45, 2 October 2013

Overview

Engineers Without Borders started in 2002 with 8 students and 1 faculty member with the shared vision of supplying sustainable basic human needs to underdeveloped communities worldwide. Since then, there vision has grown to over 13,000 members in 180 campuses with 250 chapters. EWB-USA strives to create transformative experiences and responsible leaders by empowering members to find community solutions in water supply, sanitation, energy, agriculture, civil works, structures and information systems. From gathering information, designing a thorough solution, and implementing that design, EWB members have impacted more than 2.5 million lives.

Purpose

Distinct Differences From Other Offerings

Impact Achieved For Students and Campus

With over 180 Universities involved in EWB-USA, the impacts student's have made is far reaching.

Texas A&M's EWB-TAMU chapter won the EWB-USAs "Premier Chapter" recognition for going above and beyond the mission of EWB. A&M students have visited Costa Rica multiple times to gather information about community needs. Then came back to assess and design solutions for those needs, then went back to implement and fulfill their design solutions. Since 2010 A&M has built a computer education center for students, and made their water supply drinkable while providing 100 households with access to water.


(Include images, where possible, and campuses involved)

Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus

Contact Information