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The success in achieving the Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs) water target and massive growth in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes have masked a little-discussed secret: WASH interventions frequently fail. Rather than focusing on what is almost literally pouring money down the drain, donor reports and NGO websites prefer instead to boast of the numbers of water pumps drilled or toilets installed. “You don’t take photos at a funeral,” said Dutch water expert George De...

Materializing at the top Jim Hannah © Provided by Dayton Daily News Katherine “Katy” Hitchcock is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Duke. CONTRIBUTED It was at Wright State University where Katherine “Katy” Hitchcock did a deep dive into materials science. Today, the engineering alumna has the ear of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when it comes to evaluating new materials. Hitchcock earned her bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering from Wright State in 2015...

To all those graduating this spring: congratulations. It has been a long semester, although they all feel long to me. This recent year posed unique challenges with distance learning, but here we are. A little bit of time left to withstand, and then we’ve made it. Those of you who are graduating: good luck. I have until December to figure out what’s next for me; a summer and one more semester before I am thrust into the real world. Academia feels like a strange half-dream half-nightmare. If ...

Paige Balcom knows how to make things. In middle school, she was an "inventioneer" who was part of a winning team in the 2010 FIRSTLEGO League World Championship. As a student at the University of New Hampshire, she joined Engineers Without Borders and won a Fulbright scholarship, work that allowed…

The 2021 WWD Young Pros value industry advocacy & making their work visible. Water & Wastes Digest annually highlights 10 inspirational people under the age for 40 who are leaders, drivers, influencers and advocates for the industry. The 2021 WWD Young Pros are no different, and nearly all of them shared a similar response to questions about their biggest lessons and how their generation would influence the industry. First, the biggest lesson for many of the 2021 WWD Young Pros was reckoning wi...

Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing classes and activities to run virtually beginning in March 2020, Tianna Shaw-Wakeman, Ashwin Bhumbla and Jake Bubman were recognized for their academic achievements. (Design: Emma Detrick; Photos courtesy of Tianna Shaw-Wakeman, Ashwin Bhumbla and Jake Bubman.) Despite the pandemic preventing the class of 2021 from attending in person classes and activities, this year’s graduates have persevered. As Los Angeles’ vaccination rates increase and the co...

Engineers Without Borders needs help, hosts virtual fundraising event By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Engineers Without Borders needs your help, hosting virtual fundraising event Ryan Docter, president of the UW-Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders, joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about their big virtual event.  The goal of Engineers Without Borders is to help build better communities through engineering projects that empower, but they need your help! Ryan Docter, president of the ...

COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held at Mequon City Hall on April 13 By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  COVID-19 vaccine MEQUON, Wis. - Midland Health, a local vaccination company, will be holding a vaccine clinic Tuesday, April 13, with expanded hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Mequon City Hall, 11333 N. Cedarburg Road. While some first dose Pfizer vaccine will be available, the majority of the vaccines administered will be the first dose of Moderna. A news release indicates the clinic is ope...

Study: 80% to 90% of urban WI schools were virtual in December By AP author article MADISON, Wis. - Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study released Monday, April 12. The Wisconsin Policy Forum released findings based on a state survey of Wisconsin schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. About four of every five public and private schools responded to the survey. I...

Florida State University News FSU students recognized virtually through President’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year program April 7, 2021 | 2:06 pm | SHARE: The 2021 Humanitarian of the Year Award nominees. Top row, left to right: Taylor Biro, Jordan Fleurigene, Jordan Chung and Audrey Guoan. Middle row, left to right: Sofia Higgins, Jaya Smith, Marjorie “Maggie” Fitzsimmons and Kayla Pfeffer. Bottom row, left to right: Charles Brenner, Elizabeth “Beth” Slade, Micah Castillo...