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Get Involved – Corporate Engagement

Does your company or one that you know share common interests and goals with those of EWB-USA? Would the company like to directly support the projects and work of the Central Houston Professional Chapter? If so, our chapter wants to talk with you! Whether or not your company’s focus is engineering, you can make a lasting impact on communities that …

February 2026 General Meeting (Feb. 11)

Our second meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, February 11. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from Terry Applegate, the Chapter’s Vice President – Project, speak about updated EWB-USA guidance on organizational branding and logo usage. Join us – come out and learn more about the chapter and our work! Wednesday, February 11, 7-8 PM …

January 2026 General Meeting (Jan. 14)

Welcome to 2026! Our first meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, January 14. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our newly-elected board, and hear about their goals and vision for the upcoming year. The new board members include: A huge thank you to all of those who stepped up to run for these open positions, …

2026 Board Voting Closes Dec. 31st

As a reminder, our current slate of officers will be done serving their term at the end of the month, so it’s time to vote on a new board! That’s where you come in. Next year’s proposed officer slate is below.  Central Houston Chapter members – please vote yay or nay to the proposed slate by emailing communications@ewbhouston.org or by submitting your selection …

December 2025 General Meeting (Dec. 10)

Seasons greetings to all our friends and colleagues supporting and interested in the EWB Houston Chapter! We will be having a VIRTUAL SOCIAL online for our final Chapter Meeting of 2025.   Please have your favorite beverage(s) and snacks and hand, and, if you are so inclined, wear something festive – hat, sweater, reindeer antlers, etc.   We will share …

Season of Giving Campaign!!

2025 has been a great year and our chapter has so much to celebrate and be thankful for: The work our chapter accomplished this past year would not have been possible without our wonderful volunteers, our local & international community partners, our sponsors, and – most importantly – you! As we charge ahead into 2026 our chapter wants to keep …

Community Health Institute 2026

Applications Now Open! Looking for an unforgettable way to make a difference this summer? Join the Community Health Institute in Guatemala from June 7 – August 9, 2026! You’ll begin in Quetzaltenango, where you’ll spend four weeks in a hands-on course focused on biomedical equipment repair skills, learning and practicing alongside Guatemalan engineering students. Afterward, you’ll put your new expertise to …

2026 Board Elections

It’s that time of year – the Central Houston Professional Chapter of EWB-USA is looking for individuals to serve on our Executive Board for 2026 – we need you! As part of the Executive Board, you will help us identify future projects, manage our chapter activities, and seek engaging and interesting opportunities for our volunteers! The chapter is currently soliciting …

October 2025 General Meeting (Oct. 8)

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 …

2025 TopGolf FUNdraiser (Oct. 26)

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 …

Peru Team PPM 2025 Grant!

In the fall of 2024, EWB-USA received a significant donation towards advancing its projects and the Purposeful Partner Model (PPM) in Peru. Numerous professional and student EWB-USA chapters with active projects in Peru were invited to apply for these available funds for use in those ongoing activities. The Central Houston Professional Chapter is excited to be the recipient of a …

EWB-USA National Conference (Feb. 26-28, 2026)

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, …

Ask the Expert: EWB-USA Geospatial/GIS Support Committee (Oct. 14)

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

South Central Regional Conference (Sep. 19-21)

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 …

September 2025 Members’ Meeting

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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 …