Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental engineering, was elected to the board of directors of Engineers Without Borders-USA. He will serve a three-year term starting in January.
Since joining S&T’s faculty in 2010, Oerther has provided advice to the student chapter of Engineers Without Boarders.
Founded in 2002, the mission of Engineers Without Borders-USA is building a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet basic needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. In 2019, more than 9,500 volunteers contributed to nearly 500 projects in 39 countries and 26 states and territories. This engineering work affected more than a million people worldwide.