EWB-USA Greater Houston Professional Chapter
Building a Better World
Our 9th meeting of the year will be a chapter social held in person Wednesday evening, September. Come meet with us for beverages and bites at Stomping Grounds. Join us – come out and learn more about the chapter and our work! Wednesday, September 9, 7-9 PM CT Stomping Grounds1223 W 34th StreetHouston, TX 77018
Get ready for Career Connections, a six-week series connecting EWB-USA volunteers with leading employers who share the organization’s values. Starting September 17, join EWB-USA Thursdays from 5:00–6:00 PM CT to hear industry insights, ask questions, and explore career opportunities. Upcoming sessions: Whether you’re a student seeking your next internship or a professional looking to grow your network, this series offers a chance …
Our eighth meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, August 12. EWB-USA University of Houston Student Chapter President Samaloh Chen will be presenting on the chapter’s work in Guatemala and Rwanda. Please join us if you can!. Join us – come out/call-in and learn more about the chapter and our work! Wednesday, August 12, 7-8 PM CT …
On August 13 (5 PM CT) EWB-USA is hosting a free webinar called What’s Wrong with My Pump. This is the second webinar in a series (first webinar recording here) that EWB-USA will cover over the next few months on the detailed design of a solar-powered pumping systems. This webinar will provide an overview of the steps needed to design a pumping …
Many of you may know Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) well, while some may have only heard the name in passing at an EWB-USA conference or in Volunteer News. CECorps has spent over a decade advancing infrastructure access in underserved U.S. communities as a founding partnership between EWB-USA, ASCE, and AWWA. As of 2025, EWB-USA has taken full ownership of this …
Our seventh meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, July 8. Terry Applegate, VP – Projects, and members of the interim Chipiya India team will present an update on the Chipiya India biogas project. The presentation will cover the original problem, the successfully implemented biogas plant, project stakeholders, the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent community activities, project …
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA), in collaboration with Trimble, a global industrial technology company, launched a GIS/Geospatial Drone Mapping and GNSS fieldwork course in Guatemala over the summer 2026. This unique institute was a first for EWB-USA, sending nine young professional engineers, including two local Guatemalans, into some of the country’s most remote terrain to collect the precision mapping data …
Join the EWB-USA Greater Houston Professional Chapter for a three-hour cocktail reception in the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. Think warm lighting, craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a room full of engineers and community leaders who care about the world they’re building. The evening features a silent auction, a raffle, and entertainment. Valet will also be available. Engineers Without Borders USA Greater Houston …
Our 6th meeting of the year will be a chapter social held in person Wednesday evening, June 10. Come meet with us for beverages and bites at Hyde Park. Join us – come out and learn more about the chapter and our work! If you would like to indicate your advance interest in joining or request further information about the …
Join the Greater Houston Professional Chapter and Friend of the Chapter Luana Rubin in celebration of World Environment Day 2026. Join us for this special evening hosted by World Environment Day Houston in honor of those who work to protect and share our precious environment! Celebrate creativity, community, and the planet at our Second Annual World Environment Day Art Reception & …
Our fifth meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, May 13. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from team members from our two Kenya water projects as they summarize a recent (Jan/Feb 2026) implementation trip to drill a water borehole in Kimaut and also discuss upcoming work for the Giika community. Join us – come out/call-in …
Join the Greater Houston Professional Chapter for a volunteering opportunity on Saturday, May 30 (9 AM – 12 PM CT) at the Shamba Ya Amani (The Farm of Peace). Chapter volunteers will be gathering to give back to this women-led collective which improves access to fresh, locally-grown food in the Houston community. Join our chapter in support of this meaningful …
Our third meeting of the year will be a chapter social held in person Wednesday evening, March 11. Come meet with us for beverages and bites at Kirby Ice House (Heights location). Join us – come out and learn more about the chapter and our work! If you would like to indicate your advance interest in joining or request further …
Please join us for our virtual General Meeting Wednesday, October 8th starting at 7pm. We’ve got a great presentation by David Hope Tringali with Tree 4 Hope, a non-profit orgnization committed to providing a bright future of long-term hope for children, elders, and their families in Guatemala and around the world through educational, health, and mental wellness outreach programs. Join in to …
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Terry & Debora ApplegateGebhart-Huffman-Hickman Family Thank you all so much for supporting EWB Central Houston Professional Chapter and making this amazing event happen! About the Event Join the Central Houston Professional Chapter in its annual celebration and fundraiser! 2025 has given the chapter much to celebrate and look forward to in the future: Engineers …
The countdown is on! The EWB-USA 2026 Conference is happening February 26-28, 2026 in Portland, OR and now’s the perfect time to secure your spot. Upcoming Deadlines: With the theme, Building Tomorrow Together, the year’s conference will showcase how engineering, collaboration, and innovation drive a more equitable and sustainable future. Expect three days packed with inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, …
Gain a high-level overview of the resources and support the EWB-USA Geospatial/GIS Support Committee provides to project teams, from data collection to management, plus a preview of upcoming initiatives. A short presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion. Interested in attending this free webinar? Tuesday October 14, 2:00pm CT Register here: https://ewb-usa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W7eJ8xVwQleT0uq_Ruz3mQ#/registration
The 2025 EWB South Central Regional Conference is a three-day event hosted by the Texas A&M University Chapter from SEPTEMBER 19–21, 2025. The conference brings together 160 students and 40 professionals from 19 chapters across the the South Central region to build connections, develop technical and leadership skills, and explore sustainable, community-based engineering solutions. Interested in attending? Email communications@ewbhouston.org to get …
Please join us for our virtual General Meeting Wednesday, September 10th starting at 7pm. Our speaker is to be determined, but we will go over the current projects we’re working on, their status, and our upcoming fundraising event at Top Golf. Join us! Join Virtual Meeting Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)Meeting ID: 859 3744 …
Please join us for our virtual General Meeting Wednesday, August 11th starting at 7pm. We have a special guest – Garrett Reed of Let’s Be Ready Guatemala. Let’s Be Ready prepares rural children for success in elementary school. Their program helps 8 out of 10 children complete primary school – a major victory for children! Garrett is the incoming director of LBR and has over …
Come support our stellar colleagues at U of H for a happy hour and update on their Guatemala trip! When: 4pm, July 10, 2025Where: Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TXRSVP using the link below as well as get directions to Axelrad! https://partiful.com/e/Mlv7F3lEGNOZUXHq3LHr?
Like our newsletter says, we are very excited to have a very exciting and full meeting this month! Just click the link below and join the discussion. When: July 9th, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Zoom/Virtual Join Virtual Meeting Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)Meeting ID: 859 3744 7519Password: 962987
EWB Quarterly Social Come meet with us for beverages and bites! There will be a selection of beer, wine and snacks, but if you have a favorite…bring some to share! Professionals and Students are welcome to join us! Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVenue: Social will be at a member’s house, for privacy reasons please …
Sorry for the short notice on this one folks, due to the website outage, not a lot of time to register, but if you are available, please support our student colleagues at Texas A&M! 2025 TEXAS A&M ANNUAL BANQUET Date: April 15th, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Address: 275 Joe Routt Blvd College Station, TX 77840 Location: MSC 2300A From Texas A&M …
EWB-Central Houston will be joining the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in their annual Trash Bash on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We will be helping them clean up Little White Oak Bayou around 8am. Join us for this great event to help clean the Bayou and help keep Houston sparkling! We have a group reservation for 20 people so you do not need to …