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Columbia University Engineers Without Borders General Body Meeting Fall 2004 September 21, 2004

Columbia University Engineers Without Borders General Body Meeting Fall 2004 September 21, 2004 9:30pm. Samli, Thailand May 2004 Health Clinic Construction. 1 st project by EWB-Columbia Richard Herring (EWB-USA) thought it would be good idea for us 5 CU students (Civil, BME, EE, EAEE)

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Columbia University Engineers Without Borders General Body Meeting Fall 2004 September 21, 2004

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  1. Columbia University Engineers Without Borders General Body Meeting Fall 2004 September 21, 2004 9:30pm

  2. Samli, ThailandMay 2004Health Clinic Construction • 1st project by EWB-Columbia • Richard Herring (EWB-USA) thought it would be good idea for us • 5 CU students (Civil, BME, EE, EAEE) • Laid out structural plans for clinic • 7 straight days of construction in village • Support • Fundraising effort by EWB-Columbia last semester • Raised ~$3000 for travel

  3. Pine Ridge, South Dakota Native American Reservation Assessment Trip July 29 - August 2, 2004

  4. Major Problems • The lowest life expectancy rate in the US • (55 for men, 60 for women) • Epidemic diabetes, obesity and alcoholism • Infant mortality 2X the national rate • 83% unemployment • Water contaminated by Uranium, Arsenic, E Coli., and Radium • Various health problems associated with poor water quality

  5. On The Reservation

  6. Mmmmmm, tacos…

  7. Potential Projects • KILI Radio Station • Wind & Solar Energy Antenna of radio station Hill next to station averaging 40 mph winds on calm day

  8. Playground at the Fitness Center • Gateway Project for Freshmen Area behind fitness center Fitness Center Local playground

  9. Water Treatment • Long term research project Surface water White Clay Dam Groundwater OST Water & Sewer Co.

  10. Crazy Horse Memorial Mount Rushmore

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