EWB-USA Greater Houston Professional Chapter
Building a Better World
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported the chapter’s Bridging Borders fundraiser last month! Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, the chapter successfully raised $4,334 to support our mission and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve near and afar. We are especially grateful to our Silver Sponsors: Halff, the Gebhart …
For 25 years, Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) has built a track record of strong engineering and strong partnerships with communities in the U.S. and internationally. As we look to the future, EWB-USA is excited to roll out its updated 2027-2030 Strategic Plan. This plan builds on that foundation, with a clear focus for what’s next: lasting, systems-level change. This …
Our eleventh meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, November 11. Peru Program mentor Mark Illian will be presenting on the chapter’s work in the community of Payorote and surrounding areas to construct sanitation infrastructure in a region often flooded by the nearby Amazon River. Please join us if you can! Join us – come out/call-in …
The countdown is on! The EWB-USA 2026 Conference is happening March 4-6, 2027 in St. Louis, MO and now’s the perfect time to secure your spot. Upcoming Deadlines: Join us as we celebrate 25 years of impact with the Engineers Without Borders USA community at the Union Station Hotel. To find out more information about the conference and attendance, please …
Applications Open Now! Looking for an unforgettable way to make a difference this summer? Join the Community Health Institute in Guatemala from June 6 – August 8, 2027! 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 …
On October 21 (5 PM CT) EWB-USA is hosting a free webinar on the detailed design of a solar-powered pumping system. This is the third webinar in a series (first webinar recording here and second webinar recording here) that EWB-USA will cover over the next few months on the detailed design of a solar-powered pumping systems. This third webinar will focus on …
Our tenth meeting of the year will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, October 14. Chapter President Emeritus Lucy Gebhart will be presenting on the chapter’s work in the community of Tapul to construct a bridge over the Ulot River. Please join us if you can!. Join us – come out/call-in and learn more about the chapter and our work! Wednesday, …
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 …
Ahead of EWB-USA’s 25th anniversary in March 2027, the organization is collecting nominations to recognize exceptional EWB-USA alumni. If you would like to help us honor 25 years of EWB-USA by nominating an EWB-USA Alumni whose involvement and passion for humanitarian engineering has helped to build a better world, please do so at the button below. You may nominate more …
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 …
We are proud to welcome Perry’s Steakhouse as a Community Partner for our Bridging Borders 2026 benefit event! Perry’s is Houston’s premier award-winning steakhouse, and they have generously donated two (2) Sunday Supper Special cards valued at $100 to be featured at our silent auction/raffle on October 10, 2026. Visit them at perryssteakhouse.com and come bid on this incredible prize at Bridging Borders …
We are proud to welcome BB’s Tex-Orleans as a Community Partner for our Bridging Borders 2026 benefit event! BB’s is Houston’s ultimate location for year-round crawfish and crave-worthy seafood boils, and they have generously donated a $150 gift card to be featured at our silent auction/raffle on October 10, 2026. Visit them at bbstexorleans.com and come bid on this incredible prize at Bridging …
We are proud to welcome Axelrad Beer Garden as a Community Partner for our Bridging Borders 2026 benefit event! Axelrad is Houston’s premier craft beer garden with full bar and nightly programming, and they have generously donated a Happy Hour for 10 certificate valued $150 to be featured at our silent auction/raffle on October 10, 2026. Visit them at axelradhouston.com and come …
We are proud to welcome Cidercade Houston as a Community Partner for our Bridging Borders 2026 benefit event! Cidercade is Houston’s ultimate arcade and cider bar experience, and they have generously donated a $200 gift card to be featured at our silent auction/raffle on October 10, 2026. Visit them at cidercade.com/houston and come bid on this incredible prize at Bridging Borders 2026 at …
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 …
In April 2026, the Central Houston and Johnson Space Center (officially on the EWB-USA roster as South Houston) Professional Chapters of Engineers Without Borders-USA merged to form the Greater Houston Professional Chapter. Since 2005, the two chapters collectively delivered 17 (and counting) engineering projects and contributed a combined four-plus decades of experience advancing sustainable solutions in communities both locally and around the world. …