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Projects
Engineers Without Borders at Seattle University is committed to
designing and implementing sustainable engineering projects in
developing communities. Here is a list of our projects with
links to more information.
Current
Chirundu, Zambia
Description: Design
and construct a community water supply on the Zambezi
River
Hagley
Gap, Jamaica
Description: This project will assist in
the design and construction of a retaining wall and composting
toilet.
Wiwili Region,
Nicaragua
Description:
SU-EWB students will
collaborate with the Water for People
Corps to identify and map drinking water resources
for this northern area of the country.
Mae Nam
Khun, Thailand
Description:
This project will involve the
design and construction of a kitchen and eating area for the
dormitory. We will also explore the development of a more
reliable water
source.
Completed
Thailand
Footbridge (2008)
Description: Designed and constructed a footbridge
that connects the dorm that we built in '05-'06 to a new church and
community center.
Thailand
Safe Water System (2008)
Description: Started a chlorine manufacturing and
distribution system for a Thai medical clinic that serves 5000
people in the hills of Mae Nam Khun.
El
Porvenir School, Nicaragua (2008)
Description: Provided a laptop and solar power
system for a library in a remote community.
Matagalpa,
Nicaragua
(2008)
Description: SU-EWB students partnered with the
SU Chemistry Department to develop coffee production facilities
for farmers.
Curtis, Washington
(2008)
Description: Provided clean wash water for flood
relief workers.
Managua,
Nicaragua (2007)
Description: Diverted stormwater from an
elementary school's courtyard.
Thailand
Water Treatment System (2007)
Description: Designed and constructed a drinking water
treatment system for the dormitory in Mae Nam Kuhn.
Thailand
Dormitory Project
(2005-2006)
Description: Designed
and constructed a dormitory for school children in the remote
village of Mae Nam Kuhn, Thailand.
Tijuana, Mexico (2008) Under Construction
Description: Re-design and construct a gray water
treatment system.
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