Purpose:

The purpose of EWB-UA is to partner with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible students. EWB-UA directs efforts to raise awareness about the challenges faced by developing nations.

History:

In the fall of 2004 a group of undergraduate and graduate students from the chemical, civil, hydrology, and mining engineering departments, with the assistance of Dr. Sean Dessureault (Mining Engineering) and Dr. Bart Nijssen (Civil Engineering), joined together with the common goal of establishing an official Engineers Without Borders organization on the University of Arizona campus. This goal became a reality with the ratification of the club's constitution, the hosting of a first general meeting held on February 17 th , 2005, and the transfer of power to an elected executive committee. EWB-UA established its affiliation with the national organization, EWB-USA, during the summer 2005.

Original Executive Board

President:
Amanda Plourde

External Vice President:
Angela Noon

Internal Vice President:
Devin Wiley

Treasurer:
George Kwok

Secretary:
Megan Meyer

Faculty Advisors:
Sean Dessureault
Bart Nijssen