- Kenya
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Vietnam
About Program
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in a host country in Africa or Southeast Asia.
This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to engineering for social good, allowing students to tackle pressing issues in healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. Through field-based learning, hands-on design projects, and collaboration with local engineers, entrepreneurs, and organizations, students gain practical experience in human-centered engineering.
In the process, you will develop the eight core competencies of global health leaders.
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Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary learning: Explore how engineering, sustainability, and social impact intersect through an integrated curriculum focused on real-world problem-solving.
- Field-based insights: Participate in design projects, industry site visits, and hands-on engineering challenges that showcase your host country’s leadership in innovation and infrastructure.
- Community impact: Work on engineering solutions that address local challenges in healthcare, energy, and infrastructure, applying your knowledge to positively impact communities.
Popular Programs
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in Kenya, allowing you tackle pressing issues in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. This 8-week summer program consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in Rwanda, allowing you tackle pressing issues in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. This 8-week summer program consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in South Africa, allowing you tackle pressing issues in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. This 8-week summer program consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in Thailand, allowing you tackle pressing issues in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. This 8-week summer program consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
Embark on a transformative learning journey, applying engineering principles to real-world global challenges in Vietnam, allowing you tackle pressing issues in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability. This 8-week summer program consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
