In late 2017, Hurricane Maria caused extensive damage to the island of Puerto Rico, compounding the already-present economic distress. The island now has limited access to clean drinking water and electricity. Many water sources are contaminated. Transportation and communication is also difficult and has only worsened due to the tragedy. The challenge that we face is to devise a solution to one of the issues present in Puerto Rico, which include water filtering/reuse, alternative fuel sources, and transportation, among others. Our solution must also accommodate a limited budget and restricted ability to import materials.
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Team Members
Caleb Redshaw, Freshman, Mechanical Engineering
Chester Szatkowski, Freshman, Mechanical Engineering
Riley Tesman, Sophomore, Civil/Environmental engineering
Huong Dang, Freshman, Environmental Engineering
Ann Weter, Freshman, Civil/Sustainable Engineering
JonElle Reyes, Freshman, Engineering Management
Community Partner: ArribaPR
Others Involved: Jessica Gonzales, Population of Mariana