Tanzania 2026 Global Seminar

Design for Life: Water in Tanzania (ME 4583 or CEGE 4583)

Seminar description

Access to reliable clean water is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. The College of Science and Engineering offers a global seminar experience that brings a group of students to Tanzania during winter break. Students receive a hands-on engineering challenge with real-world impact.

During this program, student teams will evaluate community needs and infrastructure to model potable water-handling systems in the beautiful southern highlands regions of Tanzania. Student proposals will be evaluated by a St. Paul non-profit organization with the funding and resources in place to take approved projects to the next level.

The seminar will include a cultural and geographical introduction to Tanzania, its land, and people, as well as a trip to Ruaha National Park, one of the world’s most famous safari destinations.

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Seminar details

Term: Winter break 2026

Travel dates: Thursday, Jan. 1-Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

Eligible students: Open to upper-division CSE students. Admission is by application.

Application deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025 (Complete applications require a resume and a brief essay.)

Credit: Students will receive three credits for ME 4583 or CEGE 4583. This course also fulfills Liberal Education themes Global Perspectives and Technology and Society