Frequently Asked Questions

What is Engineering for Change?
Is it free to use?
Is it just for engineers?
What are the benefits to using Engineering for Change?
Who operates Engineering for Change?

What is Engineering for Change?
Engineering for Change was conceived as an online community dedicated to providing solutions to fundamental quality-of-life challenges in underserved communities throughout the world. Our vision is to enable information-sharing, collaboration and interaction among organizations working “in the field,” and problem solvers registered on the site.

Engineering for Change will provide an easy-to-access medium for local organizations to find answers to specific challenges. It will also provide engineers and other problem solvers with an accessible way to contribute their technical skills and know-how to the communities that need it most. return to top

Will it be free to use?
Yes. All the features and services of the site will be offered free-of-charge. Users will be able to browse the contents of the site, and if they wish to contribute or collaborate with other users, they will be able to do so by creating a free user account. return to top

Is it just for engineers?
No. Although the focus of the site will be around engineering sustainable solutions, it will not be limited to just engineers or engineering-related solutions. Engineering is where we began, but our goal is to ultimately solve challenges that affect underserved communities throughout the world. return to top

What are the benefits to using Engineering for Change?
Engineering for Change is an online environment that allows people all over the world to learn about challenges that affect underserved communities and to help solve them collaboratively. Users will be able to develop solutions more efficiently by accessing cutting-edge web technologies in the areas of:
- Search
- Mapping
- Visualization return to top

Who operates Engineering for Change?
The ENGINEERING FOR CHANGE™ project is owned and operated by Engineering for Change, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASME. return to top


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