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Engineers without Borders at Montana State University: Student-Led Engagement and Transnational Collaboration.

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Journal of higher education outreach & engagement/Journal of higher education outreach and engagement.

Authors: Otto R. Stein, Leah Schmalzbauer

Institution: Montana State University

Language: English

Topic: Engineering Education and Global Impact

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1541468660

FWCI: 1.945

Cites: 20

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10