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EWB - Mizzou

November 13, 2013. EWB - Mizzou. Project Update. 501 form almost complete Felix / Sebedeo to discuss with community Confirm community’s commitment Prioritize issues Forms will need to be translated Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) program

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EWB - Mizzou

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  1. November 13, 2013 EWB - Mizzou

  2. Project Update • 501 form almost complete • Felix / Sebedeoto discuss with community • Confirm community’s commitment • Prioritize issues • Forms will need to be translated • Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) program • Masters in Public Health student

  3. IglesiaEvangelicaUnida • NGO – Possible partner • Very active in Maje • Helped resolve land claims • Confrontation between members of the Wounaan community and loggers • Wounaan received collective land rights in two territories – Puerto Lara & Caña Blanca

  4. Greenpeace Contest greenpeacechallenge.jovoto.com Our Concept: • Utilization of biodigesters to generate biogas from agricultural waste and manure. • Methane gas for use in diesel engines. • Fertilizer as a useful byproduct of methane production. Benefits: • Low risk and implementation cost • Conversion of current diesel engines • Existing service network Final Submissions Due: Dec. 6th

  5. Greenpeace Contest What still needs to be done: • Quantify power requirements • What is the required biogas production rate for a community? • Estimate costs • e.g. conversion of diesel pumps to dual fuel systems • Size system • Propose basic implementation plan • How to ensure success? • Focus on building community support for the project • Rudimentary business plan

  6. Greenpeace Contest • How to get involved: • Visit the website and read the blog post for additional info. • Focus on an aspectof the project that interests you. Date: November 16th (Saturday) Time: 11 AM Location: C2650 Conference Room (2nd level of OverholserAtrium) greenpeacechallenge.jovoto.com

  7. P.E.T Update • Finished all SolidWorks Drawings • Choose which plastic handle to use • Finishing up the stress analysis • Still need to find a new brake design

  8. Myesha David

  9. Stress Analysis

  10. Habitat for Humanity • November 22 • Build time: 8:00 to 4:00 • 2 hour time commitment

  11. Fundraising • Team to help organize fundraising events… • Canning • Restaurant Nights • T-Shirts sales • Etc. • Please meet with me if you are interested!

  12. Scholarship opportunity for EWB student members Do you hope to create a more stable and prosperous world by addressing people's basic human needs by providing necessities such as clean water, power, sanitation, and education? Are you a student member of @Engineers Without Borders? Submit your CH2M HILL/EWB USA scholarship application for an opportunity to receive the $5,000 scholarship by Nov. 29, 2013 http://bit.ly/vaqC85

  13. T-shirts? Send your design ideas!

  14. EWB SALSA NIGHT!!! • PRIMERO: Salsa y Salsa • Friday, 11/15 7-9 pm • Black Culture Center • Bring $$$ donations for Sami to be the best ASB leader this side of the Mississippi • Contact Sami with questions (srtxcf) • SEGUNDO: EWB Salsa Night Cultural Event • Friday, 11/15 9 pm • Blue Fugue • Salsa lessons start at 9! Free for ladies. • And if you are under 21 as well.

  15. Sign up sheets • Spanish Militia • Greenpeace • PET • Fundraising

  16. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXepkIWPhFQ

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