@Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

R. Barrett RehrMechanical Engineering + Design, Innovation, & Society

Our History

Founded 2005Early activitiesBiodiesel workshopWater pumping & filtration for Umuluwe, NigeriaEarth Day activities

Unsteady membershipCross-registration with EWB?

ESW-RPI, R. Barrett Rehr (rbarrettrehr@gmail.com), 26/05/10 http://esw.union.rpi.edu/

Our Projects

PeruHaitiCampus food waste

ESW-RPI, R. Barrett Rehr (rbarrettrehr@gmail.com), 26/05/10 http://esw.union.rpi.edu/

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Raw Milk

Heat Source (Biogas)

Pasteurized Milk

Boiling Water Bath w/Closed Lid

Food Grade Piping

Orifice (Flow Restrictor)

The Past Year…It’s Not Just Projects!

Guest speakersOutreach eventsEstablished connections with EWB in the area & at other institutionsLosing faculty to other schools doesn’t have to

be all bad!

ESW-RPI, R. Barrett Rehr (rbarrettrehr@gmail.com), 26/05/10 http://esw.union.rpi.edu/

The Future

Encourage leadership by younger membersCollaboration with EWB, locally & at other institutionsRecruit more non-engineersMore professional developmentStrengthen connections with alumni

ESW-RPI, R. Barrett Rehr (rbarrettrehr@gmail.com), 26/05/10 http://esw.union.rpi.edu/

ESW-RPI, R. Barrett Rehr (rbarrettrehr@gmail.com), 26/05/10 http://esw.union.rpi.edu/

QUESTIONS:DO YOU HAVE THEM?