The document discusses the critical role of young engineers in promoting social responsibility and environmental stewardship at the 36th NSBE Annual Convention. It emphasizes the importance of clean water access, corporate social responsibility, and volunteerism in various global projects, including partnerships with organizations like Water For People and Engineers Without Borders. Additionally, it highlights community involvement and individual contributions towards sustainable practices and resource conservation.

1. Engineering a Global Movement in Social ResponsibilityThe Role of the Young Engineer36th NSBE Annual Convention and Career FairToronto, Canada ● March 31 – April 4, 2010

2. Welcome & IntroductionPresentersFeola Odeyemi, Engineer II, Virginia Beach VAJeffrey Mills, Training Manager, Walnut Creek CAAngela Waggett, HR Manager, Atlanta GACompany Brown and Caldwell, Walnut Creek CAEnvironmental Engineering and ConsultingMeeting ParticipantsIntroduction

3. Pairs ActivityPartner up in twosEach partner to do the following(2 mins)Introduction: including Name, Hometown, SchoolBriefly describe future plansWhat do you expect from today’s session?Listen carefullyIntroduce your partner to group

4. A conscious effort to promote the public goodEncouraging the growth and development of communitiesStewardship of the environment and natural resourcesThe Concept of Social ResponsibilitySupport Corporate Social Responsibility

5. Reduce paper consumptionReduce energy consumptionRecycle and minimize wasteReduce our Carbon FootprintSupport Corporate Social ResponsibilityRaise $100,000 annually for WFPIncrease participation in local and international WFP and EWB projects.BC Sustainability PrinciplesOur five "Sustainability Principles"

6. What percentage of the earth is covered in water?The earth contains roughly 326 million cubic miles of waterCovering about 75 percent of the earth’s surface. More water is stored under the ground in aquifers than is available in surface waters.Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion

7. What percentage of the earth’s water content is available for man’s consumption?Only 0.3% of the earth’s water content is available for man’s consumptionThis includes water in freshwater lakes, rivers and aquifers.Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion, cont’d

8. What percent of the water supply in the US is used for irrigation and thermoelectric power?80 percent!Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion, cont’d

9. The Water Cycle

10. Social Responsibility in Water & Wastewater IssuesResponsible use of Potable WaterWater Resource ConservationPollution PreventionEducation

11. Water Resources in the United States – The Clean Water ActProtects US surface water qualityPrevents toxic substance release into water supplyProvides access to funds to design and construction wastewater treatment projects

12. Potable Water and Sanitation in Developing CountriesPeople without safe drinking water884 millionPeople without adequate sanitation 2.6 billionPeople that die of preventable water-related diseases6,000 per daythe vast majority are children

13. Sub-Saharan AfricaSearching for water

14. Sub-Saharan Africa, ContinuedLife in RwandaWalking for water

15. PonderDaily reports of crocodile attacks on women when getting waterHunting for water

16. Ponder, ContinuedA simple alternativeProviding easy access to Potable Water

17. IndiaDrinking from Flood WatersPotable Water from deep well

18. The Way ForwardVolunteerismEducationInnovation

19. BC a WFP Global Sponsor ($100K+)Water for People (WFP)A worldwide non-profit organizationServed nearly 200,000 people with new water or sanitation in 200887% of every dollar goes to program support A global presenceAfricaAsiaCentral AmericaSouth America

20. Video Gallery:http://www.waterforpeople.org/media-center/videos/Water for People (WFP)01:07 min clipEvery Last Drop

21. Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA)EWB addresses basic human needs around the globe by providing necessities such as clean water, power, sanitation and more250+ US chapters on 180 college campuses in the United StatesHands-on involvement in selected projects, from fundraising to actual construction.

22. EWB-USA, ContinuedReinforcing home against earthquakesYoung engineers from EWB help a family in El Salvador Using bamboo and wire

23. Join WFP and EWBFacebook, Twitter and LinkedInhttp://twitter.com/waterforpeoplewww.facebook.com/waterforpeopleSocial Networking for Change

24. WFP and EWB at Brown and CaldwellIn 2008 and 2009 BC employees donated over $100,000 to WFPBC funded 8 volunteer tripsIndia, South Africa, Malawi, Honduras, Bolivia, and EcuadorBC offers opportunities to young engineers to participate in efforts to save our environment.School bathroom that was funded by WFP -- IndiaWFP Honduras Project-2008 Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville25Evaluation of Arsenic Contamination in PotrerillosSampled drinking water wells and distribution system.Trained Health Department staff to sample drinking water.Evaluated various Arsenic mitigation processes.

25. WFP Honduras Project - 2008 Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville, con’t26Project ResultsAll wells, tanks, and taps sampled contained >10 ppb Arsenic.All Arsenic treatment alternatives were cost prohibitive.Recommended forming water sharing partnership with neighboring municipalities.

26. WFP Honduras Project - 2009Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville27Feasibility StudyAnalysis of Regional Water Distribution System 4 municipalities~100,000 peopleIn-country evaluation of 4 potential sourcesDevelop report to help municipalities obtain a World Bank loan.

27. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, SeattleHandpumps installedMonitoringCommunity and Household interviewsField tests to assess water quantity, access, and qualityRecommendations for future workAssessment of WFP and NGO workPumps, monitoring and testing

28. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’tSuction handpumps

29. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t71 handpumps installed between 2005-2008

30. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’tLocal geology…

31. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’tPour Flush Latrines

32. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’tPour Flush Latrines

33. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’tWFP Interview QuestionsCommunity and Household Monitoring

34. South Africa ProjectEWB South Africa Project - 2009Akshay Kumar, BeltsvilleMade from recycled materialsMaterials easily availableMade locallyCheapest ramp pump available in SAAlcock Ram Pump Installation

35. WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle36Potable Water Quality Testing for municipalities around CochabambaTested for physical, chemical, and biological parametersTrained in-country WFP staff to continue monitoring programHelped developed future monitoring programMade recomm-endations based on water quality results

36. WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle, con’t37Project ResultsHigh level of bacteria contamination found in samplesPhysical/chemical parameters met water quality standardsRecommended source water protection, disinfection, and improvements to water systemsPresented results to health department and municipalities

37. EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix38Assessment of non-functioning Imhoff tank in town with population =15000Collected influent flow data, tank measurementsCommunity work to understand their current treatment needsLagoon treatment system – alligator in secondary lagoon

38. EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix, con’t39Project ResultsNow working with neighboring communities Plan to design a replicable rainwater catchment system for large roofed school houses An assessment trip is being scheduled for May 2010

39. QuestionsThe Role of the Young Engineer

40. The Role of the Young EngineerBryan H. Fortson, Ph.D., PMPProgram Manager, Battelle

41. Social responsibilityCommunity involvementGood financial stewardshipHealthy livingEnvironmentally-sustainable lifestyleDiversity awarenessPersonal philanthropyBfortson.ae90@gtalumni.org

42. Community involvement discussionYou are a young engineer starting out in your first job. You want to perform in a manner that reflects well upon yourself and your community and will allow you to advance.Your local NSBE Alumni Chapter needs a Secretary.Your house of worship has excellent services and a shortage of ushers.You’ve become aware of a fantastic inner-city tutoring program that needs volunteers.You believe in staying fit.You like to party.What choices would you make, and why?

43. Thank you for your time, energy and effort!The Role of the Young Engineer