Humanitarian Engineering Overview

Our Values, Defined:

1. A human-centered and community-centered approach to problem co-definition and solving: A design philosophy that empowers an individual or team to design products, services, systems, and experiences that address the core needs of those who experience a problem. In particular, valuing the community needs and goals over all others and the community well-being is valued over any benefit to student learning or institutional acknowledgement. The program aims to educate engineers in the co-definition, co-conceptualization of solutions, and co-implementation of projects with communities.
2. Inclusivity and equity in solution development and implementation: The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
3. Professionalism: Always acting in an ethical, accountable, poised and respectful manner.
4. Humility: Acknowledging the importance of others relative to ourselves.
5. Appreciating all knowledge and lived experiences

Educational Objectives 

Our graduates will be:

1. leaders in local, national, or international organizations, such as non-governmental organizations, foundations, and academia.
2. leaders within their community or organization that actively promotes a culture of social responsibility, social justice, and outreach.
3.  developers and/or implementers of innovative solutions that aim to advance the human condition that incorporate the complex social, economic, and cultural factors of those they impact.