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Our Vision

A world in which engineering fosters environmental, social, and economic sustainability to improve both the quality of life and the condition of our planet.

Our Mission

ESW mobilizes students and professionals through education, technical projects, and collaborative action to impact local and global sustainability challenges.

Our Goals

In support of our mission, ESW's primary goals are to:

  • Stimulate and foster the growth of a more diverse and networked community of engineers.
  • Bring together students and professionals of various disciplines to create lasting solutions with immediate impacts.
  • Infuse sustainability-oriented design into the practice and studies of every engineer through projects, courses, and outreach.
  • Encourage innovative ideas that promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
  • Increase community participation in sustainable engineering and development worldwide.

Our Values

The following are ESW's core values:

  • People. Our members, communities, and partners are the ultimate driving forces of ESW.
  • Diversity. ESW values diversity of cultures, perspectives, professions, and life experiences.
  • Integrity. Honesty, openness, accountability, and responsibility form the core foundation of our personal and professional relationships.
  • Partnerships. We believe that effective engagement of partners is critical to the success and sustainability of our efforts.
  • Practical Action. We seek to have a lasting positive impact through action that achieves measurable results.
  • Humility and Respect. We recognize that we have as much to learn as we have to share in addressing the world's critical challenges, and respect different ideas and approaches.

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