EPICS & Engineers Without Borders

Part of a team of 28 that is divided into three main sub teams: plastic collection, plastic shredding and injection molding. The sub teams all work together to repurpose the plastic water bottle waste that is littered throughout the Simien Mountains National Park in Debark, Ethiopia.

Research and Development
Worked on researching potential products tourists and natives would both enjoy, in order to build a mold for the machine. Looked at mechanical schematics and started detailing a building materials list.

Electrical Engineer
Separated into a smaller sub team within the injection molding team to work on the electrical components of the machine. I researched and ordered parts and dissected the circuit schematic.

Some of the team got to travel to Ethiopia this past May to implement the project in Ethiopia! We won the President's Award for Global Engagement this year as well and were featured in the news!