An interactive session with a high school students (10-12th graders) discussing the challenges of providing clean potable water and sanitation services to the world’s growing population. Delivered in April 2010 at 36th annual NSBE National Convention in Toronto, CA.

1. Engineering a Global Movement in Social Responsibility The Role of the Young Engineer 36th NSBE Annual Convention and Career Fair Toronto, Canada ● March 31 – April 4, 2010

2. Welcome & Introduction Presenters Feola Odeyemi, Engineer II, Virginia Beach VA Jeffrey Mills, Training Manager, Walnut Creek CA Angela Waggett, HR Manager, Atlanta GA Company Brown and Caldwell, Walnut Creek CA Environmental Engineering and Consulting Meeting Participants Introduction

3. Pairs Activity Partner up in twos Each partner to do the following(2 mins) Introduction: including Name, Hometown, School Briefly describe future plans What do you expect from today’s session? Listen carefully Introduce your partner to group

4. A conscious effort to promote the public good Encouraging the growth and development of communities Stewardship of the environment and natural resources The Concept of Social Responsibility Support Corporate Social Responsibility

5. Reduce paper consumption Reduce energy consumption Recycle and minimize waste Reduce our Carbon Footprint Support Corporate Social Responsibility Raise $100,000 annually for WFP Increase participation in local and international WFP and EWB projects. BC Sustainability Principles Our five "Sustainability Principles"

6. What percentage of the earth is covered in water? The earth contains roughly 326 million cubic miles of water Covering 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 consumption This 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 Issues Responsible use of Potable Water Water Resource Conservation Pollution Prevention Education

11. Water Resources in the United States – The Clean Water Act Protects US surface water quality Prevents toxic substance release into water supply Provides access to funds to design and construction wastewater treatment projects

12. Potable Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries People without safe drinking water 884 million People without adequate sanitation 2.6 billion People that die of preventable water-related diseases 6,000 per day the vast majority are children

13. Sub-Saharan Africa Searching for water

14. Sub-Saharan Africa, Continued Life in Rwanda Walking for water

15. Ponder Daily reports of crocodile attacks on women when getting water Hunting for water

16. Ponder, Continued A simple alternative Providing easy access to Potable Water

17. India Drinking from Flood Waters Potable Water from deep well

18. The Way Forward Volunteerism Education Innovation

19. BC a WFP Global Sponsor ($100K+) Water for People (WFP) A worldwide non-profit organization Served nearly 200,000 people with new water or sanitation in 2008 87% of every dollar goes to program support A global presence Africa Asia Central America South America

20. Video Gallery:http://www.waterforpeople.org/media-center/videos/ Water for People (WFP) 01:07 min clip Every 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 more 250+ US chapters on 180 college campuses in the United States Hands-on involvement in selected projects, from fundraising to actual construction.

22. EWB-USA, Continued Reinforcing home against earthquakes Young engineers from EWB help a family in El Salvador Using bamboo and wire

23. Join WFP and EWB Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn http://twitter.com/waterforpeople www.facebook.com/waterforpeople Social Networking for Change

25. WFP Honduras Project - 2008 Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville, con’t 26 Project Results All 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, Nashville 27 Feasibility Study Analysis of Regional Water Distribution System 4 municipalities~100,000 people In-country evaluation of 4 potential sources Develop report to help municipalities obtain a World Bank loan.

27. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle Handpumps installed Monitoring Community and Household interviews Field tests to assess water quantity, access, and quality Recommendations for future work Assessment of WFP and NGO work Pumps, monitoring and testing

28. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t Suction handpumps

29. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t 71 handpumps installed between 2005-2008

30. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t Local geology…

31. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t Pour Flush Latrines

32. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t Pour Flush Latrines

33. WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t WFP Interview Questions Community and Household Monitoring

34. South Africa Project EWB South Africa Project - 2009Akshay Kumar, Beltsville Made from recycled materials Materials easily available Made locally Cheapest ramp pump available in SA Alcock Ram Pump Installation

35. WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle 36 Potable Water Quality Testing for municipalities around Cochabamba Tested for physical, chemical, and biological parameters Trained in-country WFP staff to continue monitoring program Helped developed future monitoring program Made recomm-endations based on water quality results

36. WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle, con’t 37 Project Results High level of bacteria contamination found in samples Physical/chemical parameters met water quality standards Recommended source water protection, disinfection, and improvements to water systems Presented results to health department and municipalities

37. EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix 38 Assessment of non-functioning Imhoff tank in town with population =15000 Collected influent flow data, tank measurements Community work to understand their current treatment needs Lagoon treatment system – alligator in secondary lagoon

38. EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix, con’t 39 Project Results Now 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. Questions The Role of the Young Engineer

40. The Role of the Young Engineer Bryan H. Fortson, Ph.D., PMP Program Manager, Battelle

41. Social responsibility Community involvement Good financial stewardship Healthy living Environmentally-sustainable lifestyle Diversity awareness Personal philanthropy Bfortson.ae90@gtalumni.org

42. Community involvement discussion You 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