Currently, 800,000 million people lack access to clean drinking water worldwide. Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is working to address the lack of access to clean water by evaluating emergency water treatment systems. The systems being evaluated would be deployed in international disaster relief situations and remote areas in developing countries.

The current floods in Pakistan and rural low-income communities in mountainous villages in Cameroon are just a few examples of areas where these systems could be deployed.

We are looking for up to 5 students to join us for three half-days at our GTRI cobb county field site, that has surface water access, for a great opportunity to learn more about assembling and running one of these water treatment devices. Hours and days are as follows:

• September 17, from noon to 5 p.m.
• September 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• October 1, from noon to 5 p.m.

During your time at our field site, you will help GTRI evaluate the systems by participating in the installation and operating processes. As researchers, we want to expose students to these new technologies that are being utilized globally, and also evaluate how easy these systems are to set up for and operate for smart Georgia Tech students!

This is a non-paid opportunity, but a great learning experience, especially if you are interested in a career in water! Lunch will be provided.

Students must commit to all 3 half-days.