Learn about the EWB-USA mission, working model, success stories and opportunities for participation.

1. Engineers Without Borders – USAChemical Engineers Can Make an Impact in the Developing World AIChE Webinar September 15, 2010 John Cirucci CiruccJF@airproducts.com 1 AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815

2. The World Today 1.2 billion lack clean water 2.4 billion lack adequate sanitation 2.4 billion are at risk with malaria 1.2 billion lack adequate housing 1.6 billion have no access to electricity 4.2 billion are unable to read 29,000 children die every day from hunger 1.4 billion live on less than $1.25 per day Sources: United Nations & World Bank (2009) AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 2

3. 3 AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 Vision A world in which the communities we serve have the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs, and that our members have enriched global perspectives through the innovative professional educational opportunities that the EWB-USA program provides. Mission EWB-USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders.

4. EWB-USA Milestones 2000 1st project in Belize to bring water to a small village 2002 EWB-USA founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by Professor Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado Engineering 2004 First EWB-USA International Conference in Denver 2005  2006  2007  2009 Members ↑↑↑ 6000+ ↑↑↑ 12000+ Chapters ↑↑↑ 200 ↑↑↑ 250 Projects 83 ↑↑↑ 228 400+ Countries ↑↑↑ ↑↑↑ 45 45 2008 Heinz Award for the Environment given to Dr. Amadei 2010 Staff of 24 full-time and part-time professionals AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 4

5. EWB-USA Student Members Participate through EWB-USA student chapters at most US engineering colleges and universities Apply and expand academic skills Design and implementation Sustainable engineering Real-world experience cultural awareness collaborative planning Leadership opportunities Chapter officer Project Lead Cultural Lead Education Lead Health and Safety Officer Regional Leadership position AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 5 More information through your school or at www.ewb-usa.org

7. Professional Mentor to student chapter

8. Faculty advisor to student chapter

9. Technical Advisory Committee

10. Regional leadership positionsProject leadership, design and implementation Organizational leadership Education, outreach and fundraising Project design review and approval Travel or “Stay-Home” opportunities Professional development and networking AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 6 EWB-USA Professional Members More information at www.ewb-usa.org

11. Complementary Objectives AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 7 Make a visible impact on global welfare with appropriate and sustainable technology Develop chemical engineers and students with hands-on training in international, sustainable projects Engage student chemical engineers providing invaluable experience in interdisciplinary interaction, awareness of global societal needs and ethical responsibilities Promotion of AIChE student chapter and local section collaboration with regional EWB student chapters and professional chapters Expand visibility and credibility within the chemical engineering community Build multi-disciplinary engineering chapters and project teams. Increase regional professional chapter engagement through interaction with AIChE local sections Increase ability to access and utilize the technical expertise in the ChE field and within AIChE Explore integration of EWB outreach in Chemical Engineering curriculum

12. Engineers Without Borders – USA Chemical Engineer Stories AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 8

13. Building a better worldone community at a time AIChE/EWB-USA Webinar Cirucci 20100815 9 Watch the Complete Webinar www.ewb-usa.org