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UPCOMING EVENTS
11th Annual Engineering, Social Justice, and Peace (ESJP) Conference
September 2-6, 2015, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
The sister project of GREAT IDEA, "Cultivating Responsible Wellbeing in STEM (CRWS): Social Engagement through Personal Ethics" (NSF #1449489), together with CoHemis (Centro Hemisférico de Cooperación en Investigación y Educación en Ingeniería y Ciencia Aplicada), and Instituto Universitario para el Desarrollo de Comunidades, is pleased to host the 11th annual Engineering, Social Justice, and Peace (ESJP) Conference. This conference convenes practioners, academics, activists, and others for deep dialogue regarding the relationships between engineering, technology, social justice, and peace:
Browse accepted abstracts here.
For further information contact christopher.papadopoulos@upr.edu or visit ESJP website.
PAST EVENTS
Graduate Reseach and Education for Appropriate Technology: Inspiring Direct Engagement and Agency
Fecha: 25 de abril 2015, Bayamón Medical Plaza, Carr. 2 KM 11.7
Se presentó un resumen del proyecto GREAT IDEA para el Primer Foro de Haití, auspiciado por la Alianza Solidaridad Puertorriqueño de Haití, del Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico. Conferenciantes: Christopher Papadopoulos, Wadson Phanord, Antoine Sanon, Jean Eduoard Faucher, Cathering Hulshof.
Evaluation of Physical/Mechanical Properties and Evaluation of Ecological Preservation Methods for Tropical Bamboos cultivated in Puerto Rico
Date: March 25, 2015, Casa Solar, 3:00PM
Poster presentation at reception for Dr. Jane Goodall.
Bambú Tropical Como Herramienta de la Sustentabilidad, Agro-Ecología y la Autogestión Comunitaria
Fecha: 27 de enero de 2015, Stefani 113 (anfiteatro), 10:30AM - 12:00PM (hora universal)
Se presentará un resumen de los propiedades y usos de bambú. Conferenciante: Pablo Acevedo, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil
La Ingeniería y la Tecnología Apropiada
Domingo 23 de noviembre de 2014, Celis 116 (anfiteatro)
Se presentará el concepto de la tecnología apropiada a los estudiantes futuros del Colegio de Ingeniería, auspiciado para SHPE. Conferenciantes: Christopher Papadopoulos, Departamento de Ingeniería General; Joann Rodríguez, Wadson Phanord, y Amber Masters, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil
La Recherche de Bambou comme une technologie approprié
Samedi 7 juin, 2014, 11:00AM - 12:30PM, l'Université de Notre Dame d'Haiti, Les Cayes, Haiti
On discute la philosophie de la technologie approprié et l'utilisation de bambou comme une technologie approprié pour Haiti. Conférenciers: Christopher Papadopoulos et Rony François.
Appropriate Technology as a Viable Alternative for Engineering Research and Career Development
Wednesday September 18, 2013 5:30PM - 7:00PM, Lucchetti Room 241
This seminar is for graduate students and faculty in Mechanical Engineering to explore the concept of Appropriate Technology (AT) and possibilities to conduct engineering research in AT. Speaker: Christopher Papadopoulos, Department of Engineering Science and Materials, UPRM.
Foro de Tecnología Apropiada: Una alternativa para Investigación y Desarrollo de Una Carrera con Propósito e Impacto Social
martes 17 de septiembre de 2013, 10:30AM - 12:00PM, Administración de Empresas, Anfiteatro (Sala 242)
Ven y escucha las presentaciónes de investigación por estudiantes y profesores de GREAT IDEA y de los estudiantes del curso INTD 6095 "Responsible Research in Appropriate Technology". También partipa en una sección de preguntas y discusión.
Tecnología: ¿Para qué? ¿Para quién? La Crítica, las Posibilidades y el Futuro
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Explora con nosotros los conceptos de tecnologías alternas, ingeniería humanitaria, ética de energía, justicia global y desarrollo sustentable, y la importancia de investigarlos desde una perspectiva interdisciplinaria, incluyendo ideas de las humanidades, la ingeniería y el empresarismo.
Read: Desafíos de la Tecnología
Cookstoves and Air Pollution Monitors as Appropriate Technology
By Mike Hatfield, Director, International Projects Aprovecho Research Center Cottage Grove, Oregon
Thursday January 24, 2013, 10:30am - 12:15pm, Stefani 113
Aprovecho Research Center (ARC) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to researching, developing and disseminating appropriate technological solutions for meeting the basic human needs of refugees and peoples in the developing world.
Watch: RUM Recibe Visita de Aprovecho Research Center
Read: Cuando Se Aprovechan los Recursos
En Búsqueda de una Carrera Enriquecedora
Thursday September 27, 2012, 10:30am - 12:00pm, ADEM 236
¿Estás en busca de un trabajo o internado que contribuya positivamente a tu comunidad? ¿Te preocupa el “triple bottom line” o impacto económico, social y ambiental de tu trabajo? ¿Estás dispuesto a considerar alternativas fuera del molde tradicional en la planificación de tu carrera?
Appropriate Technology: From Idea to Experiment to Sustainable Practice
By Dr. Kelvin Willoughby, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Thursday August 16, 2012, 10:30am - 12:15pm, Celis 116
Dr. Kelvin Willoughby, author of Technology Choice: A Critique of the Appropriate Technology Movement, will be givea lecture on appropriate technology and entrepreneurship. This book will soon be available in hard copy and electronically in the UPRM Library.
Read: En el RUM Persiste una Gran Idea
Duchity Fundraiser: Mio Hearts Haiti by Huyke
July 23, 2012, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Ave.
NW, Washington, DC
Approximately $300 was raised for the purchase of a new generator in Duchity, Haiti. All funds have been directed to the "St. Thomas Apostle Haiti Twinning Project" , Naperville, IL. Further donations will be collected throughout the coming year.
Appropriate Technology and Sustainable Development: Real or Fantasy?
By Dr. John Tharakan, Professor, Chemical Engineering, Howard University, Washington, DC
February 6, 2012, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, Stefani 113
Interviews with Prensa RUM/Foro Colegial
June-July, 2011
Christopher Papadopoulos and Marcel Castro speak about GREAT IDEA on the program Foro Colegial that is aired by the Prensa RUM.
Listen | Watch Part 1 | Watch Part 2
Developing Haiti: Reflection and Action
May 2, 2012, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Stefani 113
Christopher Papadopoulos, Marcel Castro, and William Frey present a public lecture reviewing the first working visit to Duchity and proposing future work.
Ingenio y Diversión
April 2, 2011, Parque del Litoral, Mayagüez
Outreach activity in collaboration with the Center for University Access.
