Spring Conference Information

EWB-USA

Engineers Without Borders - USA
2008 International Conference

SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING & GLOBAL HEALTH

On the campus of the University of Washington, Seattle
March 27th - 30th, 2008

Thank you all for attending. This information will be left
on-line for approximately 6 months from the
date of the conference.

Conference Information

Letter of Invitation Please read the letter of invitation to the EWB-USA conference by Cathy Leslie, Executive Director of EWB-USA.

Welcome from UW President, Mark Emmert Please read the letter of welcome to the University of Washington campus from President Mark Emmert

Philosophy and Goals Find out more about the philosophy that encapsulates our approach to this conference, the questions raised and goals set

Meet our Speakers! EWB-USA had a fantastic line-up of speakers for our international conference. Read about them here.

Agenda View the agenda here

Friday Night Event Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

Saturday Night Events Outings after the International Banquet

Registration Info
Registration was closed at 720 people.

Exhibition of Projects Please see information and guidelines.

2008 Conference Sponsors
See who is sponsoring the EWB-USA Conference

How to Become a Sponsor Find out how you or your company can help to sponsor the next EWB-USA conference.

Conference Committee Meet the talented and dedicated people who have designed and implemented the 2008 Conference!

Press Room Information on EWB-USA, the 2008 Conference, and links to images and releases

Logistics

Greener Flights! Green Travel Partners and EWB-USA have joined together to offer competitive Travelocity prices for all of your travel needs. Using a customized EWB web site, anyone, including members, family, and friends, can make their reservations, including hotel and car rentals. As a result, EWB-USA will receive 50% of all profits from these bookings. The profits will be used to offset CO2 emissions and to support our programs. This is a great way to make EWB-USA "greener" !!!

Hotel Information Information on the hotels and special rates. Reserve now - deadline for EWB-USA rates are pending!

Parking Information Information on conference parking.

Maps Campus map

Campus Info
Learn about the University of Washington Do's and Don'ts and other helpful information.

Transportation
Each person should arrange for their own transportation. Click here to learn more about the available options to and from the airport and around Seattle.

How sustainable is our conference?
Learn about the ways EWB-USA is reducing their impact on the environment at this conference

PDHs Professional Development Hours are available for this conference. More information available here.

Award Winners

Founder's Award

Mr. Steven Forbes

Achievement
Awards International Humanitarian: University of Washington
Domestic : Humbolt State University
Education: there were two given to:
University of Minnesota
University of Southern California - Santa Barbara
Appropriate Technology - University of Colorado in Boulder
Collaborative Effort - University of Maryland - College Park
Appropriate Technology - Professional: San Francisco Professionals
Sustainable Legacy - Rice University

Photo Contest 1st Place - Nicolas Fontaine
2nd Place - University of Minnesota
3rd Place - William Greeney

Student Chapter Scholarships 20 - $500 scholarships were given

People's Choice Award for Posters 1st Place - University of California - Santa Barbara
2nd Place - Princeton University
3rd Place - University of Pennsylvania

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