The American Council of Engineering Companies in Missouri and Kansas (ACEC-MO and ACEC-KS) and US Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District, working through a standing liaison committee, are organizing an outreach program to encourage middle school students in the Kansas City School District to consider careers in engineering and the sciences.  The Kansas City District Corps office is leading the effort and has asked the liaison committee members, member firms, and interested parties to offer names of people interested in taking the engineering career message into the classroom.  The initial focus will be on a limited number of Kansas City School District middle schools but may potentially expand to other school districts if the program is successful.

EWB-KC members interested in participating should send your names and contact information to Joe Marsh ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by close of business, Thursday, 7/23/09.  As a member of the committee, Joe will consolidate the names and forward to the entire committee, who will then follow up directly with additional program information.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Jim Foil ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or by calling him at 816.822.3180.

Batey Lima, Dominican Republic Secondary Assessment Trip, March 2009:

EWB-KC returned to Batey Lima this spring, traveling March 13-20 with the intention of focusing on education in the school using science experiments, songs, and stories.  The trip was a success and over the next few months, the team will work toward developing SODIS, solar cooking options, and strategizing the development of an adult literacy and English program in Lima...  

EWB Members and Friends,

 Join the Kansas City Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders for Happy Hour!  We will meet at the Blue Moose Bar and Grill on Thursday, March 26th at 5:30pm.  All are invited; engineers and non-engineers alike!  With luck we will be able to enjoy each other's company outdoors on the patio on a beautiful spring day.  No RSVP needed.  Just bring yourself and as many people as you care to invite.  Also there is a link to Blue Moose's website and a Google map for directions.   Hope to see you then!