Collection

2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Abrey; Maddy Cronin; Deanna Malone; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

. Though we wanted to recommend more sustainable materials, we were limited toselecting the PVC and hydro-grade steel pipes that were locally available. This experience taughtus that not every project has expected or ideal conditions and the geographic location impacts thedesign. Thus, participating in an international humanitarian trip allows students to learn about thevarying standards present when designing in a different country [19].International humanitarian trips also develop professional skills (formerly called “soft skills”)that are becoming more necessary in the engineering profession. These skills include cross-cultural communication, teamwork, leadership, and sustainability awareness [18]. Participantsfrom this study developed cross