United States Archives - Engineers Without Borders USA

Engineers drive infrastructure; and infrastructure drives the U.S. economy

The United States’ enormous network of roads and bridges, railroads, ports, electrical grids and internet service continues to age and creak under the weight of population growth and deferred maintenance. Experts agree that our nation’s crumbling infrastructure is hampering economic Read more

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Children’s Shelter Charges Forward With Solar Power

Hogar Albergue para Niños Jesús de Nazaret, a children’s shelter in Puerto Rico, was spending $800-$1000 per month for unreliable electricity. The children and the staff were left without light, internet access or fans to cool down in the island Read more

“What’s in My Backyard?” – How an Abandoned Golf Course Became an Urban Farm

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) and its alliance partners, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) launched “What’s in My Backyard?” (WIMBY). The campaign connects underserved communities in the United States with volunteer engineers to address local infrastructure problems, one of the great challenges of our time. Read more

Peace Gardens and Safe Spaces: Engineering Social Justice in St. Paul and Denver

While Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) addresses global engineering challenges, we also champion social justice in our own backyard. We aim to bridge resources with innovations, and we engineer solutions that target meaningful community involvement. By creating locally-minded projects, we Read more

The First Six Months – How EWB-USA Responded to Global COVID-19 Challenges

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) worked to slow the spread of the virus at home and abroad. Here are some of the contributions that our COVID-19 Tactical Engagement Team made during the first six months of Read more

Answering the Call: Keeping Homeless Youth Connected with Cell Phone Charging Stations

For people experiencing homelessness, cell phones aren’t a luxury, they’re a necessity. For students in the Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) University of Tulsa Chapter, helping their peers who are experiencing homelessness is something they feel passionate about. Read more

After the Fires: EWB-USA Proves the Power of Engineering in Disaster Recovery

“Make no mistake, this is a serious, critical, catastrophic event,” CalFire Director Ken Pimlott, speaking on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 the third day of the Tubbs Fire. “These fires are literally just burning faster than firefighters can run.” Read more

Think Globally, Act Locally: Engineering Change in a New Orleans Neighborhood

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) harnesses the skills of engineers to help the world’s most vulnerable communities. But we also have programs that help build a better world right in our own backyard. The EWB-USA Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) connects Read more

Harvesting Solutions for Community Gardeners in New Jersey

When grocery stores closed down in Camden, N.J., residents were left living in food deserts. But community members stepped up and turned these vacant lots into community gardens. Engineers Without Borders USA Rutgers University Chapter helped bring Read more