Service-learning project and technology-transfer to benefit developing communities

Abstract

This paper presents student's experiences from a service-learning and technology-transfer project that helped a poor community in Bogotá, Colombia. The project connected science and technology to help solve the social issue of poverty. This paper discusses the student's knowledge prior to the project and the impact the project had on students learning. Additionally, it will expand on the topic of student empowerment by making a difference in poor communities through the application of solar energy. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2006.