Projects by amount required ($2,000 - $10,000)

The goal of the lab is to research appropriate building materials, construction techniques and energy systems for non-profit organizations working with resource constrained communities. Learn more

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To establish a non-profit organization that will develop, research, and explore every avenue of the Exterior Seatbelt Engagement Light System, and that will pursue all relevant issues such as political lobbying, design of prototype, gathering state and national projections, installation cost per vehicle, etc. Learn more

By Spring 2009, we intend to combine our collective research and connections to create a document outlining the different ways UC Berkeley community members can get substantively involved in and contribute to the Green Collar Jobs movement. We would like the information made available as a link on the website of related campus research groups and organizations. Learn more

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As part of our pilot program, we are installing a solar charging system for night-time lighting at an orphanage near Iquitos, Peru in August 2009. We will supplement the project with lessons on solar energy, including solar ovens and teaching the older students to build their own solar-powered radios. In addition, we will teach students the basics of disease transmission and hygiene by showing them their environment under a microscope and using various interactive games to show how disease can spread. Our goal is to demonstrate the benefits of science to an undereducated at-risk population. More information can be found at the Future Scientist Projects page. Learn more

1. Increasing Awareness To bring members in the community together (i.e. Daraja staff, professors, activists, and community leaders) in order to discuss the educational issues affecting young girls in Kenya. 2. Promoting Change To provide information about resources that the audience can investigate if they wish to learn about the issues more deeply or wish to get involved in a cause. 3. Building Networks To create lasting contacts for Daraja in the Berkeley community by helping attendees reach out and establish connections with social action initiatives that are available both on and off campus. Learn more

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Pass a student fee referendum ($5/student/semester) to raise funds for campus environmental sustainability projects. Learn more

To educate students, staff, faculty, and the local community about the importance of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and establish real energy savings for the campus. Learn more