Training the next generation of builders and problem solvers
Development Engineering Leaders Impact Fund (DELIF)
By investing in the Development Engineering Leaders Impact Fund you are empowering the next generation of engineering changemakers in the tools and technologies to positively impact the future.
Development Engineering bridges disciplines and fosters collaboration among faculty, students, and industry partners. By addressing critical challenges in low-resource environments—both in the U.S. and globally—our students are trained to facilitate the delivery of effective, sustainable technological solutions to critical problems in partnership with communities. Through hands-on learning with companies and organizations, we prepare socially-engaged engineers to to thoughtfully deploy technological innovations that can have a lasting impact.
Your contribution helps equip emerging leaders with the skills, resources, and growth mindset to tackle society’s most pressing challenges in AI, energy, sanitation, transportation, health, and more. By supporting the Development Engineering Leaders Impact Fund, you’re not just investing in education—you’re investing in novel solutions that break barriers and address ongoing domestic and global challenges.
Success Stories
Support the Development Engineering Leaders Impact Fund to empower the next generation of leaders with the education and tools needed to create meaningful, positive changes worldwide.
We hope to amplify and elevate that work in the coming year through;
Funding paid internship and co-op opportunities for low-income students to gain practical experience
Providing stipends and scholarships for students from low and middle income countries and facilitate cross-border learning and collaboration
Engaging visiting scholars and fresh voices from industry to translate research into real-life impact
