Two Global Design Teams are accepting applications for Fall 2014
Interested in working with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in Tanzania or designing potable water solutions in India? Find out more about the two new Global Design Teams accepting applications for the fall!
Global Engineering Design Symposium (GEDS) 2014
Purdue's Global Engineering Program (GEP) hosted the third annual Global Engineering Design Symposium (GEDS) on January 25, 2014. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, the symposium challenged participants to think about what it means to undertake participatory problem solving in developing contexts, including a thorough discussion of considering stakeholder needs and engaging with international partners.
More than a hundred Purdue students, faculty, and staff participated in the symposium, representing programs such as Global Design Teams, EPICS, and Engineers Without Borders...
Global Engineering in Action:
Chris Limiac, a MSc student of Prof. John Lumkes in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is interning at the United Nations Human Settlements Program, Urban Basic Service Branch, Regional Offices, Nairobi, Kenya. The UN internship will allow Chris to pursue his interest in promoting advancement in energy resources and further the development of biogas resources using anaerobic digestion systems which harness a natural biological process to generate a sustainable source of fuel. This process has the added benefit of processing biological waste materials in a safe, sanitary manner while preserving minerals useful in agriculture, such as phosphorus and nitrogen. Photo: sign outside of the UN (Karibu means ‘Welcome!’ in Swahili)
For more information about serving as a UN Intern contact the GEP or visit the UN link here.
Follow the Ecuador Global Design Team on their trip to Lumbisi!
"...We had a beautiful lunch in one of the village homes and then walked to the other side of the village where the girls got the opportunity to dance with some of the kids..."
Purdue looking at the Doha skyline
Bassel T. Daher completed his MSc in Engineering at ABE two years ago at Purdue. He is currently a researcher at Qatar Foundation in Doha, Qatar. Bassel continues to pursue his passion: global and public policy issues related to natural resource management and environmental sustainability.
Spotlights
Purdue's Global Engineering Program (GEP) hosted the third annual Global Engineering Design Symposium (GEDS) on January 25, 2014. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, the symposium challenged participants to think about what it means to undertake participatory problem solving in developing contexts, including a thorough discussion of considering stakeholder needs and engaging with international partners.
Daher recently co-published in the Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering titled “Water, energy, and food: The Ultimate Nexus”. He was also recently invited to contribute with his study as a young scientist to the UN Global Sustainable Development Report.
Four GEP students will represent the College of Engineering and the Office of Global Affairs, interacting with the Global Affairs Strategic Advisory Council and campus visitors.
GEP Ambassadors traveled with the 2013 Purdue Engineering Expo to inform high school students and their parents about Purdue Engineering!
Don’t wait, register now! Brazil is the United States’ second largest trading partner in Latin America. Take PTGS and begin learning Portuguese!
It’s not too early to begin planning a Summer in Germany for 2014. The SUPER summer program at the University of Stuttgart is for engineering students in all disciplines and have completed 4 semesters in engineering. More details can be found by clicking here or by requesting an appointment with the GEP staff.
"The first day of the workshop keynote speakers presented four of the seven topics included in the work shop (Nanomedicine, Energy storage, Industrial applications, and Nanotechnology Education). On the second day of the event the other topics were presented (Energy Efficiency, Energy Conversion, and Advanced characterization) along with Nanomedicine..."
Natalie Johnson talks about her visit to Shanghai, Ningbo, Harbin, and Beijing in China with the 'Introduction to Intercultural Teamwork in China' program!
Kiah Griffith reflects on her time in France during her visit to the D-Day memorial in Normandy, France.
"The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space United Kingdom Branch held their annual conference in Bristol, England February 23rd and the 24th and brought together more than 300 students from across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States of America..."
