CECorps is a partnership between the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Water Works Association, and Engineers Without Borders USA that utilizes a co-creation model where communities leverage the expertise and empathy found within our alliance partner organizations to gain access to improved infrastructure.
Engineers Without Borders - USA is an international NGO that partners with underserved communities around the world to construct critical infrastructure.
This session will feature an informational presentation about the CECorps program, followed by a case study highlighting the work of our volunteers. Attendees will leave with an understanding of ways they can actively get involved in creating a more equitable infrastructure landscape in the United States. The presentation will also explore the collaborative approach taken by EWB USA and their partners ASCE and AWWA, involving partnerships with local communities, government agencies, and vital stakeholders. The presentation will emphasize the significance of community engagement in engineering projects, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to decision-making processes, leading to a more sustainable and equitable future. Part of that sustainability is the incorporation of climate change into the planning and construction of infrastructure. The presentation will include a discussion of EWB-USA and CECorp’s past, current and future climate work to ensure that all projects are sustainable into a changing future.
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