Getting to know the Humanitarian Engineering Community of Practice

[Nick Brown]

Hi community, 

I am curating a section for the communities upcoming newsletter on our membership, who we are as individuals and what we do; essentially, getting to know the community section. I want to pose some good questions to community members that will allow them to share who they are. Let me know what you think about the following questions, make a comment about any additional questions you think should be asked. 

1. What humanitarian engineering projects are you currently working on?
2. What has been your proudest moment as a humanitarian engineer or humanitarian engineering fan?
3. Why is humanitarian engineering important? 
4. What is your top tip for engineers and engineering fans who want to apply their skills in humanitarian contexts? 
5. What should people get in touch with you about? 

[Nick Brown]

I will compile comments on the 2nd July 2020. 

[Jeremy Smith]

Thanks Nick, looks good, may be one other around how you got into HumEng, always some interesting and personal stories, and could highlight some pathways for others interested in the area.

[Rob Mitchell]

Very much agree with Jeremy's comment.

I think the diversity of backgrounds of engineers working in the humanitarian space will demonstrate the breadth of the capability of engineers to contribute in this field - from peak leadership of development generally to the application of appropriate technology.

[GavinBlakey]

Hi Nick,

Your questions sound insightful and I agree with Jeremy and Rob's suggestions. This process will add a human face to humanitarian engineering.

Regards,

Gavin