engineering a global movement in social responsibility ver3
DESCRIPTION
An interactive session with a high school students (10-12th graders) discussing the challenges of providing clean potable water and sanitation services to the world’s growing population. Delivered in April 2010 at 36th annual NSBE National Convention in Toronto, CA.TRANSCRIPT
Engineering a Global Movement in Social Responsibility
The Role of the Young Engineer
36th NSBE Annual Convention and Career FairToronto, Canada ● March 31 – April 4, 2010
Welcome & Introduction
Presenters– Feola Odeyemi, Engineer II, Virginia Beach
VA– Jeffrey Mills, Training Manager, Walnut
Creek CA– Angela Waggett, HR Manager, Atlanta GA
Company – Brown and Caldwell, Walnut Creek CA– Environmental Engineering and Consulting
Meeting Participants– Introduction
Pairs Activity
Partner up in twos Each partner to do the following
(2 mins)A. Introduction: including
Name, Hometown, SchoolB. Briefly describe future plansC. What do you expect from today’s
session? Listen carefully
– Introduce your partner to group
A conscious effort to promote the public good
Encouraging the growth and development of communities
Stewardship of the environment and natural resources
The Concept of Social Responsibility
Support Corporate Social Responsibility
1. Reduce paper consumption2. Reduce energy consumption3. Recycle and minimize waste4. Reduce our Carbon Footprint5. Support Corporate Social
Responsibility Raise $100,000 annually for
WFP Increase participation in local
and international WFP and EWB projects.
BC Sustainability Principles
Our five "Sustainability Principles"
What percentage of the earth is covered in water?–The earth contains roughly 326
million cubic miles of water–Covering about 75 percent of the
earth’s surface. –More water is stored under the
ground in aquifers than is available in surface waters.
Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion
What percentage of the earth’s water content is available for man’s consumption?–Only 0.3% of the earth’s water
content is available for man’s consumption
–This includes water in freshwater lakes, rivers and aquifers.
Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion, cont’d
What percent of the water supply in the US is used for irrigation and thermoelectric power?–80 percent!
Water as a Natural Resource – An Interactive Discussion, cont’d
The Water Cycle
Social Responsibility in Water & Wastewater Issues
Responsible use of Potable Water
Water Resource Conservation Pollution Prevention Education
Water Resources in the United States – The Clean Water Act
Protects US surface water quality
Prevents toxic substance release into water supply
Provides access to funds– to design and construction
wastewater treatment projects
Potable Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries
People without safe drinking water–884 million
People without adequate sanitation –2.6 billion
People that die of preventable water-related diseases–6,000 per day– the vast majority are children
Sub-Saharan Africa
Searching for water
Sub-Saharan Africa, Continued
Life in Rwanda
Walking for water
Ponder
Daily reports of crocodile attacks on women when getting water
Hunting for water
Ponder, Continued
A simple alternative
Providing easy access to Potable Water
India
Drinking from Flood WatersPotable Water from deep well
The Way Forward
VolunteerismEducation Innovation
BC a WFP Global Sponsor ($100K+)
Water for People (WFP)–A worldwide non-profit
organization Served nearly 200,000 people
with new water or sanitation in 2008–87% of every dollar goes to
program support A global presence
–Africa–Asia–Central America–South America
Video Gallery:http://www.waterforpeople.org/media-center/videos/
Water for People (WFP)
01:07 min clip
Every Last Drop
Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA)
EWB addresses basic human needs around the globe by providing necessities such as clean water, power, sanitation and more
250+ US chapters on 180 college campuses in the United States
Hands-on involvement in selected projects, from fundraising to actual construction.
EWB-USA, Continued
Young engineers from EWB help a family in El Salvador
Using bamboo and wire
Reinforcing home against earthquakes
Join WFP and EWB Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
http://twitter.com/waterforpeople
www.facebook.com/waterforpeople
Social Networking for Change
WFP and EWB at Brown and Caldwell
In 2008 and 2009 BC employees donated over $100,000 to WFP
BC funded 8 volunteer trips– India, South Africa, Malawi,
Honduras, Bolivia, and Ecuador BC offers opportunities to young
engineers to participate in efforts to save our environment.
School bathroom that was funded by WFP -- India
25
WFP Honduras Project-2008 Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville
Sampled drinking water wells and distribution system.
Trained Health Department staff to sample drinking water.
Evaluated various Arsenic mitigation processes.
Evaluation of Arsenic Contamination in Potrerillos
26
WFP Honduras Project - 2008 Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville, con’t
All wells, tanks, and taps sampled contained >10 ppb Arsenic.
All Arsenic treatment alternatives were cost prohibitive.
Recommended forming water sharing partnership with neighboring municipalities.
Project Results
27
WFP Honduras Project - 2009Thomas Steinwinder, Nashville
Analysis of Regional Water Distribution System 4 municipalities~100,000 people
In-country evaluation of 4 potential sources
Develop report to help municipalities obtain a World Bank loan.
Feasibility Study
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle
Handpumps installed
Monitoring Community and
Household interviews
Field tests to assess water quantity, access, and quality
Recommendations for future work
Assessment of WFP and NGO work
Pumps, monitoring and testing
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
Suction handpumps
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
71 handpumps installed between 2005-2008
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
Local geology…
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
Pour Flush Latrines
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
Pour Flush Latrines
WFP India Project - 2009Patrick Weber, Seattle, Con’t
WFP Interview QuestionsCommunity and Household Monitoring
South Africa Project
EWB South Africa Project - 2009Akshay Kumar, Beltsville
Made from recycled materials
Materials easily available
Made locally Cheapest ramp
pump available in SA
Alcock Ram Pump Installation
36
WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle
Tested for physical, chemical, and biological parameters
Trained in-country WFP staff to continue monitoring program
Helped developed future monitoring program
Made recomm-endations based on water quality results
Potable Water Quality Testing for municipalities around Cochabamba
37
WFP Bolivia Project-2009 Robin Lee, Seattle, con’t
High level of bacteria contamination found in samples
Physical/chemical parameters met water quality standards
Recommended source water protection, disinfection, and improvements to water systems
Presented results to health department and municipalities
Project Results
38
EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix
Collected influent flow data, tank measurements
Community work to understand their current treatment needs
Lagoon treatment system – alligator in secondary lagoon
Assessment of non-functioning Imhoff tank in town with population =15000
39
EWB Marcala, Honduras Project-2009 Grant Sharpe, Phoenix, con’t
Now working with neighboring communities
Plan to design a replicable rainwater catchment system for large roofed school houses
An assessment trip is being scheduled for May 2010
Project Results
Questions
The Role of the Young Engineer
41
Bryan H. Fortson, Ph.D., PMP
Program Manager, Battelle
The Role of the Young Engineer
BUSINESS SENSITIVE42
Social responsibility
• Community involvement• Good financial stewardship• Healthy living• Environmentally-sustainable lifestyle• Diversity awareness• Personal philanthropy• [email protected]
43
Community involvement discussion
• You are a young engineer starting out in your first job. You want to perform in a manner that reflects well upon yourself and your community and will allow you to advance.
• Your local NSBE Alumni Chapter needs a Secretary.• Your house of worship has excellent services and a
shortage of ushers.• You’ve become aware of a fantastic inner-city tutoring
program that needs volunteers.• You believe in staying fit.• You like to party.• What choices would you make, and why?
Thank you for your time, energy and effort!
The Role of the Young Engineer