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Engineering for Change

Engineering for Change. Presentation to American Chemical Society Sustainability Stakeholders Steering Group (S3G) February 7, 2011. the 21 st century may be characterized as an age of extreme inequity. in 2007 the two richest people in the world had more money

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Engineering for Change

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  1. Engineering for Change Presentation to American Chemical Society Sustainability Stakeholders Steering Group (S3G) February 7, 2011

  2. the 21st century may be characterized as an age of extreme inequity

  3. in 2007 the two richest people in the world had more money than the combined GDP of the 45 poorest countries

  4. Roughly ¼ of the worlds population, about 1.5 billion peoplelack access to reliable electricity

  5. 1/6 of the global population lacks access to clean, safe drinking water

  6. The Need • Technical experts, including engineers, scientists, designers and technology professionals are being called upon to devise cost-effective, appropriate solutions to increase access to food and clean water, effective sanitation, energy, housing, and other basic needs • While there are a wealth of projects and initiatives focused on under-served communities, there's a need for a centralized collaboration hub where knowledge and experience be shared and leveraged to make quantum leaps forward in solution development and reach

  7. The Opportunity Leverage the power of the web to: • Build a centralized collaboration forum where problem solvers come together with NGOs and local communities to partner on solution development • Build a knowledge hub where existing solutions and lessons learned can be documented and shared across diverse communities and geographic regions • Advance technical professions by highlighting how we play a critical role in addressing quality of life issues

  8. Our Mission is a dynamic and growing global community of engineers, scientists, designers, technology professionals, NGOs and community advocates dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world. E4C’s mission is to bridge technology and humanitarian development and transform communities by designing, applying and sharing innovative technical solutions to a range of humanitarian challenges.

  9. E4C features an open, innovative, user-friendly online platform that will enable COMMUNITY CONTENT COLLABORATION 9

  10. Engineeringforchange.org • Work and connect with peers, organizations “on the ground” and local communities • Allows users to post challenges, problems and solutions in a collaborative setting • Follow projects of particular interest • Search a free, open-source archive of catalogued solutions and related information • Offer and find resources and expertise • Get news, information and insights about engineering in the humanitarian space • Learn from expert practitioners on applying solutions in underserved communities

  11. The E4C Community • E4C was founded by an alliance of global engineering associations—ASME, EWB-USA and IEEE • Strategic partnerships and alliances are central to the vision for Engineering for Change…beginning with building the E4C community • Forging cross-sector partnerships with key stakeholders to expand E4C’s platform and reach • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) • Multilateral agencies • Academic Institutions • Community advocates

  12. E4C is forging partnerships with key stakeholders, including NGOs, academic institutions, multilateral agencies and community advocates. Current partners include: The Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group (AIDG) helps individuals and communities get affordable and environmentally sound access to electricity, sanitation and clean water. Founded in 1966, Practical Action works with poor communities to develop appropriate technologies in food production, agroprocessing, energy, transport, water and sanitation, shelter, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Based in India, Honey Bee Network is a crucible of innovators, farmers, scholars, academicians, policy makers, entrepreneurs and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from over 75 countries. D-Lab is a program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that fosters the development of appropriate technologies and sustainable solutions within the framework of international development. Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) was established at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay in 1985 for the purpose of responding to the technological needs of rural areas.. Appropedia is one of the world’s largest wikis focusing on collaborative approaches to sustainability, poverty reduction and international development.

  13. Looking forward • Partnership development working with local NGOs to articulate challenges and with universities to advance curriculum, student projects and ventures for social impact • Expand E4C’s reach with greater information access and communication exchange • Continue to build an extensive solutions library with cutting-edge search capabilities and expert & user reviews • Tell the stories of engineers & scientists and their impactful work on humanitarian challenges • Develop new E4C programs, potentially including conferences, traveling exhibits, a fellows program and standards

  14. Expanding our Partnership Approach • ASME and IEEE are leading E4C as founding partners with initial investments of $1 million each and an ongoing commitment of resources • EWB-USA has joined E4C as a founding partner under a special agreement • Our goal is to include additional partners who can support and help advance E4C’s mission • Seeking partnerships with: • Technical and Professional Associations • Corporations • Foundations

  15. Benefits of Partnership • Advance ACS’ strategic goals and commitment to sustainability • Participate in the humanitarian space with minimal but strategic investment • Provide membership with an innovative community impact program with a flexible time commitment • Have access to other E4C partners, including NGOs and community partners • Expand ACS’ global presence

  16. Association Partnerships • We are discussing partnerships with a number of associations, including Engineers Australia (EA), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) as: • Visionary Partners ($250,000) • Leadership Partners ($50,000) • Coalition Partners ($20,000) • Seed Partners ($2,500)

  17. What are we asking S3G today? • Endorse Engineering for Change • Present this project to the American Chemical Society board with a request to join the E4C coalition as a Visionary Partner

  18. Join E4C! FOUNDING PARTNERS: SUPPORTERS:

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