Themes

The Undergraduate Research Program focuses on six key research themes in line with EWB’s vision and mission.  Projects may address any number of these streams.

1. Community development
2. Sustainable design
3. Appropriate technology
4. Climate change
5. Equal Australia
6. Technology, training and engineering in poverty alleviation, including

“

• ­Mapping best practice (country, region, technical field)
• ­Community participation and engagement with technology and the design process
• ­Capacity building in technology sectors
• ­Building the capacity of the local entrepreneur sector
• ­Tools and techniques, which can be related to other types of engineering work
• Technology and knowledge transfer

”

↑ Back to top

Streams

To complement EWB’s Working with Communities programs and ensure relevance with community based needs, there are six technical streams for the Program.

Stream 1: Water Supply and Sanitation (WatSan)

• Water quantity management
• Water quality management
• Wastewater management (and solid waste management as an associated issue)
• Sanitation (including hygiene and education)

Stream 2:  Energy Supply (particularly renewable systems)

• Solar power / PV cells
• Bio-diesel
• Alternatives e.g. wind, methane collection

Stream 3: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Internet connectivity / access
• Network distribution
• PC access and training (hardware and educational software)
• Community radio

Stream 4: Disability

• Prosthetics
• Disability aids (infrastructure and equipment)
• Inclusion / Accessibility

 Stream 5: Engineering Education for Sustainable Development

• Curriculum reform and enhancement
• Professional development
• Community outreach
• Technology and knowledge transfer

 Stream 6: Infrastructure

• Roads
• Housing
• Community buildings
• Local business

↑ Back to top