ERIC Number: EJ1001390
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Publication Date: 2012-Sep
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Engineers without Borders at Montana State University: Student-Led Engagement and Transnational Collaboration
Stein, Otto R.; Schmalzbauer, Leah
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v16 n3 p187-209 Sep 2012
The Montana State University student chapter of Engineers Without Borders USA is a student-managed partnership with the people of Khwisero, Kenya. The primary mission, to bring potable water and clean sanitation facilities to 61 primary schools and the surrounding communities of Khwisero, necessitates a long-term commitment to collaboration and cultural exchange. Engineers Without Borders has helped transform views regarding engaged scholarship at Montana State University. Students and faculty members are collectively advancing interdisciplinary, service-learning, and global action initiatives across the campus. This article describes the growth, organizational principles, and goals of Engineers Without Borders at Montana State University. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, College Students, Majors (Students), Engineering, Student Projects, Student Role, Civil Engineering, Administrators, Water, Elementary Schools, Rural Schools, Sanitary Facilities, School Community Relationship, Global Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach, Capacity Building, Cooperation, Sustainable Development, Data Collection, Needs Assessment, Teacher Participation, College Faculty, Cultural Influences, Experiential Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kenya; Montana; United States
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