Talks and Workshops

Engineers in Technical, Humanitarian Opportunities of Service-Learning (ETHOS) was founded on the belief that engineers are more apt and capable to serve the world appropriately when they have experienced opportunities that increase their understanding of technology's global linkage with values, culture, society, politics, and economy. ETHOS seeks to provide these opportunities through international service internships as well as through collaborative research and hands-on classroom projects that support the development of appropriate technologies for the developing world.
One of the main objectives of ETHOS is to provide opportunities for service-learning to graduate and undergraduate engineering students. These opportunities for service-learning include both in class laboratory and research projects as well as short-term international volunteer internships. Building on the existing partnership among several universities and NGO’s, The University of Dayton contributed the name “ETHOS” to the growing organization that brings together engineering students, faculty, researchers and field personnel from various universities, research institutions and international aid organizations. This presentation will include a short history of ETHOS. The mission of ETHOS and how this mission has been implemented through independent research projects, in class service-learning projects, and other service opportunities will be discussed. Examples of the volunteer internships organized by ETHOS will be presented. These internships enable engineering students to become involved with research and engineering in appropriate technology, sustainable development within developing communities throughout the world. In addition, the lessons learned in developing these programs, the current work of ETHOS, and the future goals of this organization will also be discussed.

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