ANU students build awareness of climate change
ANU engineering students and the wind turbine
Organised by the non-profit organisation Engineers Without Borders (EWB), the project raised money to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities overseas by implementing sustainable engineering projects. The nationwide collaboration saw wind turbines constructed across Australia in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
ANU students supervised donating participants to build a 3m high, electricity-producing wind turbine from over 2,500 LEGO blocks.
"It was a great opportunity to gain hands-on construction practice while honing my PR skills, not to mention the fun I had playing with LEGO!" first year ANU Engineering student Grace Foo said.
"It is critical to tackle climate change, not only in our own homes, but also in developing countries. By fostering awareness and sustainable practices we can help build a cleaner future," EWB ACT Chapter President Jeremy Smith said.
Money raised will support EWB development projects, providing renewable electricity and sustainable solutions to people living in extreme poverty. In recent years, EWB and its partners have installed lighting systems powered by solar panels for villagers in Nepal, and manufacture ceramic water filters to remove contaminants from the water supply in Cambodia.
The event was also supported by the Canberra division of Women in Engineering, as part of the Engineers Australia 'Year of Women in Engineering'.
"On behalf of EWB I would like to thank all those who volunteered their time and energy to help make the project a success," said Jeremy.
