The EWB Challenge Organising Committee recognises the contributions made by the following organisations towards the development and implementation of the EWB Challenge 2008.
Engineers Without Borders Australia
The EWB Challenge is an education initiative of Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB). EWB brings together engineering students, young graduates, experienced engineers and even non engineers as a team to tackle the issues of development and sustainability and help solve basic, small scale engineering problems faced by many people in need.
EWB also aims to expand the dimensions of experience for engineers and engineering students through education and awareness raising activities focused on sustainable development, appropriate technology and poverty alleviation. EWB is committed to working with universities, professional associations, high schools and industry to increase understanding of these issues.
Website: www.ewb.org.au
Program Partner - Resource Development International Cambodia
Resource Development International - Cambodia (RDIC) is one of EWBs partner organisations in Cambodia. EWB has worked with RDIC on a variety of projects since 2004. In August last year, Dr Mickey Sampson, Founder and Country Director of RDIC, agreed to work with EWB for the 2008 EWB Challenge.
RDIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to serving the people of Cambodia by developing and implementing unique resources and appropriate technologies to empower communities towards sustainable change. RDIC has developed expertise in many areas including heath, education, engineering, scientific research and agriculture.
Website: www.rdic.org
Corporate Sponsors
The 2008 EWB Challenge is co-sponsored by Thiess and BHP Billiton. EWB would like to recognise the significant contribution made by these organisations towards this design program. Thiess and BHP Billiton sponsorship enables the extensive implementation of the EWB Challenge into first year university courses across Australia and New Zealand. It also enables the EWB Challenge Awards (including the study tour for the EWB Challenge Overall Champion team) and demonstrates industrys commitment to sustainability education.
Thiess
Thiess was the exclusive sponsor of the inaugural EWB Challenge in 2007. They have partnered with EWB again this year, as a co-sponsor of the 2008 EWB Challenge.
Thiess is a leading integrated engineering and services provider with diverse operations throughout Australia, Asia and the near Pacific. Thiess aims to deliver successful outcomes to their clients across diverse operations in Building, Civil Engineering, Mining, Process, Environmental Services, Utilities Services, and Facilities Operation and Maintenance.
Delivering strong financial performance, ensuring the health and safety of Thiess people, continuously improving environmental performance and contributing to the development of the communities in which Thiess operates is fundamental to achieving sustainable outcomes for all of their stakeholders.
Website: www.thiess.com.au
For information about careers with Thiess visit: www.thiess.com.au/careers
BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton is a co-sponsor of the 2008 EWB Challenge and a national Gold Partner of EWB.
BHP Billiton is the worlds largest diversified natural resources company, with some 39,000 employees across 100 operations in approximately 25 countries. The companys core purpose is to create long-term value through the discovery, development and conversion of natural resources and the provision of innovative customer and market-focused solutions.
BHP Billiton aspires to Zero Harm to people, its host communities and the environment and strives to achieve leading industry practice. Sound principles to govern safety, business conduct, social, environmental and economic activities are integral to the way it does business.
Website: www.bhpbilliton.com.au
Supporters
EWB Challenge supporters are committed to the enhancement of engineering education. They guide and assist the development, implementation and review of the EWB Challenge each year. The 2008 EWB Challenge is supported by the Australian Association for Engineering Education, The Australian Council of Engineering Deans, Engineers Australia and SpeakOut Ltd.
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education
The Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) is a Technical Society of Engineers Australia dedicated to the advancement of the Education of Engineers. The Association is the focal point for information on all aspects of engineering education within Australasia and brings together people from across Australia and New Zealand who are committed to engineering education. The AAEE annual conference, Journal and newsletters are used to promote the professional development of engineering educators and the development and use of new teaching techniques and tools.
Website: www.AAEE.com.au
The Australian Council of Engineering Deans
The Australian Council of Engineering Deans (ACED) represents engineering schools and faculties in 33 Australian universities. Its mission is to promote and advance engineering education, research and scholarship in Australia.
ACED has the following objectives:
To provide a forum for Deans of Engineering to discuss matters of mutual concern and national importance.
To monitor the state of engineering education, in terms of adequacy of programs and resources and quality of outcomes.
To initiate and conduct reviews, consistent with its mission.
To consult with and offer advice to universities, government and industry on matters relating to engineering education.
To collect and disseminate information about engineering faculties and schools.
To maintain strong links with IEAust, ATSE, AAEE and other relevant bodies to further its mission.
To form liaisons, where appropriate, with related organisations both within Australia and overseas.
To make statements on relevant issues to government enquiries, professional bodies, the media and the general community.
To assist in informing the general community on the need for and value of high-quality engineering education and to assist IEAust in raising the status and influence of the profession.
To promote research and research training in engineering.
Engineers Australia
As this country's largest and most diverse engineering association, Engineers Australia enhances both the influence and professional standing of engineers within the community. It also helps its 80,000+ members achieve their personal and professional goals by providing benefits, facilities and services designed to meet their needs through every stage of their career.
Website: www.engineersaustralia.org.au
SpeakOut
SpeakOut Limited is a leading social change agency that creates opportunities for people to change their world (for the better). Through SpeakOut Foundation, SpeakOut Community and SpeakOut Creative we develop and support creative ideas, skills, tools, resources, pathways and solutions that bridge social, economic and cultural divides.
Website: www.speakout.com.au
