Chemical Engineer & Society
Project Description
Engineering puts up the physical infrastructure of a society. Engineers help to improve the quality of living in the community. The Chemical Engineering education provides our students with a good science foundation, sound problem solving skill and the right social & environmental consciousness. This project will give our students opportunities to apply what they have learnt in theories to the society in practise.
Supervisor
MAK Andrew T C
Quota
3
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
The successful candidates will be attached to the selected Not-for-Profit organizations (eg environmental groups) to work on community projects. Examples of which include the measurement of CO2 & PM2.5 in selected locations; literature survey to understand some of the key pollutants' health impact; promotion of public's environmental awareness and enhancement on the communication linkage between NGOs and the general public.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
Communication skill (with other team members, public and possibly the Press)
Team Work
Develop a sense of social responsibility
Applying what they have learnt to solve real problem
Team Work
Develop a sense of social responsibility
Applying what they have learnt to solve real problem
Complexity of the project
Moderate