Engineering to inspire

For the Love of Humanity

What happened on UCreateChange.com (3-9 May 2010)

We were going through our UCreateChange Fanpage last week. And we were particularly struck by this comment: “It's so good to know there is an Engineer group, other than Doctors without Borders.” on our wall.

Featured Video: Home Made Wind Turbine

Need power? Use this home made wind turbine that costs a little under $400.

It sounds expensive for developing countries. But according to the makers, most of the parts can be scavenged from scrap yards, which would considerably bring down the cost.

Build your own wind generator. Very affordable very efficient. This system provides a marvelous opportunity for self employment. Check out the Green Employment Channel at http://lifeandlove.tv/ Alternative energy can be created by individuals. In these times of massive job losses ideas like these could pay your mortgage.

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Featured Video: One Laptop per Child

“Now once people start looking at this, they say, ‘Ah, this is a laptop project.’ Well, no, it's not a laptop project. It's an education project.” -- Nicholas Negroponte

That’s what his One Laptop per Child’s all about. Have a listen and tell me if I’m wrong.

Nicholas Negroponte talks about how One Laptop per Child is doing, two years in. Speaking at the EG conference while the first XO laptops roll off the production line, he recaps the controversies and recommits to the goals of this far-reaching project.

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Featured Video: Engineers create clean water

So what goes into cleaning scummy, icky river water? First you’ll need to filter bugs, leaves and other ugh stuff. Then it’s off to the disinfectant unit which kills off unseen bacteria with UV light. Now it’s finally safe to drink.

Guess who built it?

It takes a lot of work to make that clean, clear drinking water you use. Imagine what it takes to bring clean water to a remote village. Watch what it takes to make your imagination a reality.

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