Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications
Culturally-Appropriate Engineering Design for Developing Countries
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2008
Journal Title
3rd Annual Dayton Engineering Sciences Symposium
Abstract
Academic institutions are encouraged to instill “the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.” Cedarville University now provides seniors with a capstone project option that directly solves an engineering problem in a developing country. Underclass students can participate on other projects. Two faculty took a survey trip to Liberia in 2006. Considering what would benefit the infrastructure of ELWA (i.e., their radio station, hospital, or school) or the rural people, we selected projects according to academic merit, field need, and student interest. Our pilot program took students and faculty to Liberia in May 2007. With help from the Liberians, the team installed a cooling system for the diesel powered generators and a medical waste incinerator, assessed the water distribution network for 2007-08 capstone modeling and improvements, surveyed the 134-acre facility for CAD mapping, and designed, built and distributed 10 solar-powered reading lamps.
Keywords
Engineering, design, developing countries
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Thomas J. and Zavodney, Lawrence D., "Culturally-Appropriate Engineering Design for Developing Countries" (2008). Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications. 50.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/engineering_and_computer_science_publications/50
