Field Study Abroad (FSA) introduction 2016

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RENEWABLEENERGY

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VII Edition from

In Central America (Costa Rica & Honduras)

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ENGINERING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: FIELD STUDY ABROAD

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FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

NERGY SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENT ANDHUMANITARIAN

FIELD STUDY ABROAD

COURSE AND STAGE

VII Edition from 17thSeptember to 17thOctober , 2016

In Central America (Costa Rica & Honduras)

VIII Edition from 27thDicember to 26thof January, 2017

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Overview ................................................................

Admission requirements and course

Topic ................................................................

University contact and partner institutions

Field Activities ................................

Course mode – Students & Teachers

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Results for students, partner agencies and local communities

Costs, housing, healthandsafety ................................

Contacts……………………………………………………


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Results for students, partner agencies and local communities ................................

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Overview

Universities around the world are gaining a key role in

a growing range of degrees and doc

distance between the technical / design of coope

and practical experience in the field.

cooperation are called every day to interact in interdisciplinary and transnational. This

required to make a significant and sustainable contribution within the global space.

This is the goal of the course "Engineering for Developing Communities (EDC)" at Columbia University in

New York, of course "Design for Cooperation and Dev

of course "Global Leadership and Sustainable Development "(GDLS) of the Hawaii Pacific University and the

course of the" Centre for Sustainable Development

The interaction between these teachings the

"preparation of professional managers globally who are able to apply participatory and integrated solutions

to address the problems of communities in developing countries to developed and development, and in

urban and rural areas "(from EDC - CU NY).

It puts the student in the context and in the phases of design and project management that require the

attention of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

focuses on the preparation of professional

solutions, political and social, to address the problems of developing communities, in urban and rural areas

of each country, with a participatory approach to the identification of needs.

The course focuses on the study of Technologies for Sustainability and Development

on energy issues, water, environment, sustainability and international cooperation showing practically how

to operate in the field in a framework of cooperation

well as on the basic tools to develop a project or an action plan for the reduction of CO2 emissions that can

be financed at the international level.

The needs and opportunities related to sustaina

projects involving the countries of Central America

activities are being developed in Costa Rica and Honduras.


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Universities around the world are gaining a key role in sustainable development and cooperation

a growing range of degrees and doctorates addressed these issues. Also there is a need to decrease the

distance between the technical / design of cooperation and the social sciences, and between the didactic

ctical experience in the field. Technical professionals, economic and social dealing with development

cooperation are called every day to interact in interdisciplinary and transnational. This

required to make a significant and sustainable contribution within the global space.


New York, of course "Design for Cooperation and Development (CDD)" at the Sapienza University of Rome,


tre for Sustainable Development "(CSD) of the University of Cambridge (UK).

interaction between these teachings the Field Study Abroad of Sapienza University



CU NY).


Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It

focuses on the preparation of professionals responsible globally and are able to apply technological


of each country, with a participatory approach to the identification of needs.

Technologies for Sustainability and Development


to operate in the field in a framework of cooperation, both in rural areas than in the institutional field; as


be financed at the international level.

The needs and opportunities related to sustainable development that have been found in recent years in

Central America have suggested starting the course in this region, so the

activities are being developed in Costa Rica and Honduras.

sustainable development and cooperation, through

Also there is a need to decrease the

ration and the social sciences, and between the didactic

Technical professionals, economic and social dealing with development

cooperation are called every day to interact in interdisciplinary and transnational. This ability is now


elopment (CDD)" at the Sapienza University of Rome,


e University of Cambridge (UK).

of Sapienza University focuses on the




United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It

s responsible globally and are able to apply technological


Technologies for Sustainability and Development. The program focuses


, both in rural areas than in the institutional field; as


ble development that have been found in recent years in

have suggested starting the course in this region, so the

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From 2014 to 2015 we organized five

2016 to 15October 2016 and from

students of the faculty of science and humanities.

Admission requirements and course lenght

• Admission requirements: any student, regardless of age and nationality, interested in a university

education in a related field can participate in the Field Study

• 1 month course in Central America

Agencies (in Honduras, from 18th

• 1 month Stage International, optional additional period of work experience with one of the partner

institutions.

The stage is individual, but sometimes allowed a small group of two / three students.

The request for the internship must be submitted at least two months before departure, or may be

made at a second trip after the course.

In this case it is required the students a good level of Spanish


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five editions, VII and the VIII edition will last one month, from

and from 27th

of December to 21st of January 2017 and these are

students of the faculty of science and humanities.

requirements and course lenght

any student, regardless of age and nationality, interested in a university

participate in the Field Study Abroad.

1 month course in Central Americawith local Universities, International Electric th

of th may to the 4 June 2016 in Costa Rica)

, optional additional period of work experience with one of the partner



made at a second trip after the course.

students a good level of Spanish.

will last one month, from 16th May

and these are open to all

any student, regardless of age and nationality, interested in a university

Electric Companies and UN

, optional additional period of work experience with one of the partner



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Topics

During the month of course discusses the concepts of engineering for sustainability and development:

1) Renewable energy: wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, micro

from biomass, smart grids, local and rural electrification.The main question raised is the renewable

energy, its generation and its applications; developing a thesis directly with feedback on the field; the

problem to be addressed in Central America is the

task of the students is to find innovative solutions to address these issues and take full advantage of the

resources available.

2) Project management: during the course, addressing issues of: development

LFA (Logical Framework Analysis), stakeholder analysis, logical framework analysis, environmental

impact of facilities.

3) Financial evaluation: the availability and use of international funds, creation of public

partnerships, business planning, management of funds; for example how to get international funds and

how to establish international relations with public and private actors.

4) Pre-feasibility study: analysis of the territory, the study of the socio

and environmental sustainability of the facilities.

5) It is based on "research by doing":

work experience, giving great importance to the field data collection and identific

required for assessment. All topics will be presented both in theory and in the field work in a process of

learning-by-doing. Field experience allows students to participate in finding solutions appropriate to the

context in which it is called upon to intervene, the development of proposals, preparation of action

plans, implementation, monitoring and management of all projects in a continuum of studies and

applications: the technical and financial evaluation and pre

approach.

6) The course also offers our students the opportunity to acquire and implement their knowledge in the

areas of sustainability and international cooperation

practical level, with feedback on the field.

projects on the psycho Social impact of the plants

of Honduras rich in natural resources that can be used, through the installation of suitable renewable


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: wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, micro-hydro power generation and methane



problem to be addressed in Central America is the production and distribution of electricity, then the


: during the course, addressing issues of: development of a project, including the


the availability and use of international funds, creation of public

ps, business planning, management of funds; for example how to get international funds and

how to establish international relations with public and private actors.

: analysis of the territory, the study of the socio-cultural interventi

and environmental sustainability of the facilities.

n "research by doing": It combines the theoretical aspects of the design with the practical

work experience, giving great importance to the field data collection and identific


doing. Field experience allows students to participate in finding solutions appropriate to the

called upon to intervene, the development of proposals, preparation of action


applications: the technical and financial evaluation and pre-feasibility study are

The course also offers our students the opportunity to acquire and implement their knowledge in the

international cooperation and their application in both the theoretical and

on the field. During the course there will be the possibility of conducting

sycho Social impact of the plants, and initiatives for local development in rural



hydro power generation and methane



production and distribution of electricity, then the


of a project, including the


the availability and use of international funds, creation of public-private

ps, business planning, management of funds; for example how to get international funds and

cultural intervention, integration

It combines the theoretical aspects of the design with the practical

work experience, giving great importance to the field data collection and identification of indicators


doing. Field experience allows students to participate in finding solutions appropriate to the

called upon to intervene, the development of proposals, preparation of action


all faced with a practical

The course also offers our students the opportunity to acquire and implement their knowledge in the

and their application in both the theoretical and

During the course there will be the possibility of conducting

, and initiatives for local development in rural areas


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energy systems, for the production of electricity.


During the stay in the Central American

participating in the course, in order to illustrate to students the activities of each organization, creating a

moment of teaching and learning that enriches the student.

• Universitycontacts:

1. University "Sapienza" of Rome

2. Universidad de Costa Rica, UCR (that deals with Biogas and Microbial Fuel Cells)

3. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras, UNAH (projects for the production of chlorine in rural

areas)

4. State University of New York

5. New YorkUniversity

6. EARTH (CR)

• Partner institutions in collaboration of which we realize our projects:

1. ENEL Green Power - The largest renewable energy company in Latin America

2. ICE - National Institute of Costa Rica

3. SINELECTRIC - Honduran Society for the electrification and renewable energy

4. SWISSOL & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

5. COOPESANTOS - Wind farm in Costa Rica

6. FINCA SAN BLAS - Experimental

7. EL DIPTAMO - Community isolated Honduras for a rural electrification project

8. San Ramon - Community in Costa Rica for

9. PANAM - Parque Natural de la Muralla

10. UNDP - United Nations Development Programme (Honduras)

11. UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Costa Rica)

12. RETE NGO - Non Governmental Organization for human development

13. BCIE - Central American Bank of Economic Integration

14. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Italian


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energy systems, for the production of electricity.


During the stay in the Central American continent, there will be meetings with local partners involved and


moment of teaching and learning that enriches the student.

1. University "Sapienza" of Rome



in collaboration of which we realize our projects:

The largest renewable energy company in Latin America

National Institute of Costa Rica for the Electricity and communication

Honduran Society for the electrification and renewable energy

SWISSOL & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS - Company of photovoltaic and thermal

Wind farm in Costa Rica

Experimental Farm and sustainable

Community isolated Honduras for a rural electrification project

Community in Costa Rica for an eco project

Parque Natural de la Muralla

United Nations Development Programme (Honduras)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Costa Rica)

Non Governmental Organization for human development

Central American Bank of Economic Integration

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Italian-Costa Rican

continent, there will be meetings with local partners involved and




The largest renewable energy company in Latin America

for the Electricity and communication

Honduran Society for the electrification and renewable energy

Company of photovoltaic and thermal

Community isolated Honduras for a rural electrification project

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Field activities

1) The “Sustainable Finca” project

The farm integrates the didactic and research aspect with the theme of social assistance:

I. Research new, relevant, and innovative technologies and their applications;

II.Analysis of technologies from renewable sources such as wind, hydro and solar power as applied to

experimental research regarding Microbial Fuel Cell technology, generating electricity through the activity

of microorganisms in the soil and plants (OSEC

reaction of salt in water, and hydroponic cultivation methods;

III. Installation of renewable energy plants to power the buildings in the area, public lighti

irrigation, heating;

IV. Installations will be designed, installed and monitored by the students aimed at creating a model for

other farms, based on sustainable development;

V. Technical education for refugees to participate and work in integration programs of the United

Nations (UNHCR), organizing training courses for activities

2) The “Micro Hydro Community” project

In Honduras, of the La Muralla national park activities addressing technical issues, social and environmental

impacts of various projects will be carried out. Specific activities include:

I. Design, installation and management of micro renewable energy installations that can solve or

alleviate the electrification’s problem in the area. Students will be required technical expertise for th

plants’ design , but they have to take into account the particular situation in which they are called to

operate, considering the anthropological, cultural, environmental and economic context in which they will

work;

II. To encourage local communities


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Research new, relevant, and innovative technologies and their applications;

Analysis of technologies from renewable sources such as wind, hydro and solar power as applied to


of microorganisms in the soil and plants (OSEC —On Site Electro Chlorification), chlorine from electrolytic

hydroponic cultivation methods;

Installation of renewable energy plants to power the buildings in the area, public lighti

tallations will be designed, installed and monitored by the students aimed at creating a model for

sed on sustainable development;

Technical education for refugees to participate and work in integration programs of the United

CR), organizing training courses for activities related to the Finca project.

2) The “Micro Hydro Community” project


will be carried out. Specific activities include:

Design, installation and management of micro renewable energy installations that can solve or

alleviate the electrification’s problem in the area. Students will be required technical expertise for th



To encourage local communities to organize cultural and commercial initiatives that can represent


Analysis of technologies from renewable sources such as wind, hydro and solar power as applied to


n Site Electro Chlorification), chlorine from electrolytic

Installation of renewable energy plants to power the buildings in the area, public lighting, wells,

tallations will be designed, installed and monitored by the students aimed at creating a model for

Technical education for refugees to participate and work in integration programs of the United

related to the Finca project.


Design, installation and management of micro renewable energy installations that can solve or

alleviate the electrification’s problem in the area. Students will be required technical expertise for the



to organize cultural and commercial initiatives that can represent

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development instruments for the area. To carry out a plan to develop practical and effective programs (?)

needed to find innovative solutions for the communities that can improve facilit

maintenance; and parallel to the energy issue, students will be required to design initiatives that could be a

factor of development for the community area residents;

III. Strengthening of environmental awareness about the resources av

in a sustainable way to improve the conservation of the reserve’s environment and biodiversity. The

Honduran government is currently carrying out a program of protection of its natural reserves and is

focusing primarily on the problem of deforestation; initiatives to be pursued in the region are aimed at

providing alternative energy solutions for burning wood;

III. In Honduras will continue to be dealt the theme of project management, pre

field project development with a focus on the application of this knowledge in rural areas. The particular

context of rural areas requires a different appro

needed to operate in such circumstances;

3) Local partners

Meeting the local partners that collaborate in the Course includes the following activities:

I. Educational and informal didactic m

their sector and illustrate the main projects related to the topics addressed during the Course. The

description of these initiatives enables students to better understand the work to be done in t

to learn the writing and project development’s techniques;

II. Field visits jointly with partners, which allow having a real understanding of the work done by the

other stakeholders involved in the course;

III. The meetings provide an opp

universities in which the students involved may be included. These projects are realized in the medium

long term and are a great link for the international universities participating

data collection, publication of scientific papers, joint accession to future projects, information’s and

students’ in collaboration programs;


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needed to find innovative solutions for the communities that can improve facilit


factor of development for the community area residents;

Strengthening of environmental awareness about the resources available in the park and their use



the problem of deforestation; initiatives to be pursued in the region are aimed at

providing alternative energy solutions for burning wood;

In Honduras will continue to be dealt the theme of project management, pre


context of rural areas requires a different approach from the usual and will provide students with the skills

needed to operate in such circumstances;


Educational and informal didactic moments in which the partners show students the work done in


description of these initiatives enables students to better understand the work to be done in t

to learn the writing and project development’s techniques;

Field visits jointly with partners, which allow having a real understanding of the work done by the

other stakeholders involved in the course;

The meetings provide an opportunity to start other teachings and research’s projects with partner

universities in which the students involved may be included. These projects are realized in the medium

long term and are a great link for the international universities participating in the Course, as they include


students’ in collaboration programs;


needed to find innovative solutions for the communities that can improve facilities management and


ailable in the park and their use



the problem of deforestation; initiatives to be pursued in the region are aimed at

In Honduras will continue to be dealt the theme of project management, pre-feasibility studies and


ach from the usual and will provide students with the skills


oments in which the partners show students the work done in


description of these initiatives enables students to better understand the work to be done in the field and

Field visits jointly with partners, which allow having a real understanding of the work done by the

ortunity to start other teachings and research’s projects with partner

universities in which the students involved may be included. These projects are realized in the medium -

in the Course, as they include


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Course Mode – Students&Teachers

Most of the work, leisure and social activities, as well as the daily work will be shared between

and teachers. It’s required a high level of cooperation from each participant for the balanced distribution of

work and responsibilities.

The program will be published prior to departure and will be coordinated throughout the trip with weekly

coordination meetings in situ and via email daily update.

A daily update will underline the status of each work group / individual, as well as the schedule

visits and personal study for the next day's activities. In addition to the planned activities

information about the means of transport and

Thus there is a continuum of information to better enjoy each

psychological or environmental), each field experience or monitoring, also to provide more solutions for

recreational activities such as surfing, yoga, Spanish Courses and cultural visits in the countries that meet.

The visits will be introduced by lectures, as well as any project that will be addressed. At the same time

meetings will be prepared with references to social, economic, historical and psychological course,

especially when it affects a lot about the project i

The process of problem solving, as well as the results of each group, will be shared with other groups in a

necessary exchange of information and methodologies. Teachers will follow the daily work in a structured

time for personal study.


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Students&Teachers

Most of the work, leisure and social activities, as well as the daily work will be shared between

required a high level of cooperation from each participant for the balanced distribution of

program will be published prior to departure and will be coordinated throughout the trip with weekly

coordination meetings in situ and via email daily update.

daily update will underline the status of each work group / individual, as well as the schedule

visits and personal study for the next day's activities. In addition to the planned activities

the means of transport and required equipment.

Thus there is a continuum of information to better enjoy each visit (technological purpose, social



visits will be introduced by lectures, as well as any project that will be addressed. At the same time


especially when it affects a lot about the project in question.



Most of the work, leisure and social activities, as well as the daily work will be shared between all students

required a high level of cooperation from each participant for the balanced distribution of

program will be published prior to departure and will be coordinated throughout the trip with weekly

daily update will underline the status of each work group / individual, as well as the schedule of classes,

visits and personal study for the next day's activities. In addition to the planned activities it will be provided

visit (technological purpose, social



visits will be introduced by lectures, as well as any project that will be addressed. At the same time




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Program

175 hours, 50% dedicated to visit and field work

60h Frontal ClassesC

28h ExercicesE

31h Field visits FV

56h Invidividual and group field work

Preliminary Issues to Design and Manage a Field Project: 4 h

- Class overview; teacher and projects overview, class and student objectives

-Definitions of design, sustainability, development, technology, energy/water systems

- Role of Global Engineering in Sustainable Development, and MDGs Projects

- Role of energy for sustainable development in developing countries

Logical Framework Analysis: 12 h (AM

- LFA I (Logic and Indicators)

- LFA III (Sources and Matrix)

Energy & Sustainable Development:

Technical Dimension: 36 h

- Renewable Energy Sources, Plant, Design, Cost and Management (

- Hydro Plants, Plant, Design and Management (

- PV large plant, Design and Management (

- Wind Plants, Plant, Design and Management (

- Micro Hydro Plants, Plant, Design and Management (


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50% dedicated to visit and field work:

Invidividual and group field work FW

Preliminary Issues to Design and Manage a Field Project: 4 h (SF - AM)

Class overview; teacher and projects overview, class and student objectives

Definitions of design, sustainability, development, technology, energy/water systems

Role of Global Engineering in Sustainable Development, and MDGs Projects

Role of energy for sustainable development in developing countries

(AM-MR Sapienza)

Energy & Sustainable Development: technical, social, economical and environmental dimensions

Renewable Energy Sources, Plant, Design, Cost and Management (Sapienza)

Hydro Plants, Plant, Design and Management (Enel Green Power)

Design and Management (Enel Green Power)

Wind Plants, Plant, Design and Management (Coopesantos- Wind Farm)

Micro Hydro Plants, Plant, Design and Management (Sapienza)

1C

Definitions of design, sustainability, development, technology, energy/water systems 1C

1C

1C

6 C & E

6 C & E

technical, social, economical and environmental dimensions

4 C

3 C & FV

3 C & FV

6 FV

6 C, FV & FW

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- Micro PV System Cristal in San Josè (

- Solar Thermal – Cases in commercial and social dev. (

- Smart Grids for Rural and Industrial application in developing areas (

- Chlorination and water treatment

Economical Dimension: 15 h

- Energy Policy and Enterprises in Central America (

- Business Plan for Rural Electrification (

- Occupational Issues (UNHCR)

- Efficiency in Renewable and Fossil Energy Sources (

- How to write a Business Plan (CIRPS

Environmental Dimension: 12 h

- Projects against Climate Change and Natural Resources Conservation (

- Multi Criteria Analysis Deforestation and Biomass (

- Eco Systems: Local plants and wildlife (

- Country side ( with Horse Riding) (

- Ocean, Waves ( with Surf Class in the free time) (

Psychological and Social Dimension: 18 h


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Micro PV System Cristal in San Josè (Sustainable Energy Systems)

Cases in commercial and social dev. (Sustainable Energy Systems)

Smart Grids for Rural and Industrial application in developing areas (ICE - UCR)

Chlorination and water treatment – OSEC Case Studies and Energy issues (UNAH)

in Central America (SERNA-Cirps)

Business Plan for Rural Electrification (UNDP)

Efficiency in Renewable and Fossil Energy Sources (ICE)

CIRPS)

Projects against Climate Change and Natural Resources Conservation (SF)

Deforestation and Biomass (SF)

Eco Systems: Local plants and wildlife (UNAH - Foundation Panam)

Country side ( with Horse Riding) (Finca San Blas)

Ocean, Waves ( with Surf Class in the free time) (CIRPS - Finca San Blas)

Psychological and Social Dimension: 18 h

2 C & FV

3 C

6 C & FW

3 C & FV

4 C

2 C & FV

2 C & FV

4 C & FV

3 C

2 C

2 C

2 C & FV

3 FV

3 FV

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- Basic events of Central America History (

- Cultural elements of Central America (

- Energy and MDGs in the Stakeholder analysis (Fundo Verde)

- Energy Project in Conflicts & Dev. (

Field Work Case studies for Technical Design and Business Plan Development: 78 h

- How to stay in the Field managing Safety, Security, Stress, Health, and Cooperation

- Micro Hydro at Project Design La Fortuna (Volcano Arenal), ADIFORT

- Micro Hydro at El Diptamo (Honduras), Junta de Agua

- Experimental and Sustainable Farm


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Basic events of Central America History (RETE)

Cultural elements of Central America (DINADECO)

Energy and MDGs in the Stakeholder analysis (Fundo Verde)

cts & Dev. (UN University for Peace)


How to stay in the Field managing Safety, Security, Stress, Health, and Cooperation

n La Fortuna (Volcano Arenal), ADIFORT

Micro Hydro at El Diptamo (Honduras), Junta de Agua

Experimental and Sustainable Farm– Guanacaste (Finca San Blas)

2 C

6 C

2 C & E

4 C & FV


How to stay in the Field managing Safety, Security, Stress, Health, and Cooperation 3 FW

25 FW

25 FW

25 FW

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Results for students, partner organizations and local communities

The course can be used as a training course, for the thesis project or internship abroad, depending on the

personal and technical-scientific commitment of each participant.

In particular the objectives for students, faculty and partners:

• Students:

Thesis

Development curriculum

Job opportunities

Vocational Training

Stage

• Partners:

Development projects

Implementation ofprojects

Data Collection

Identificationanddevelopmentofprojects

Environmental impactstudies

• Localcommunities:

Data Collection

Return internal investment


Environmental impact

Development Programmes


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training course, for the thesis project or internship abroad, depending on the

scientific commitment of each participant.

In particular the objectives for students, faculty and partners:

Development curriculum

opportunities

Vocational Training


Implementation ofprojects

Identificationanddevelopmentofprojects

Environmental impactstudies

Return internal investment

projects

Environmental impact

Development Programmes


training course, for the thesis project or internship abroad, depending on the

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Costs, housing, health and safety

Costsandexpenses on site

The thing is managed by CIRPS (Interuniversity Research Centre f

organization, Solidarity Technologies (Non

Rica, local company that deals with transportation, accommodation and food.

The cost of the program is divided into:

• € 1,500 to be paid to "Sapienza University of Rome";

• € 3.000 to be paid to the NGO "Solidarity Technologies", non

local management meetings of organizations, field visits, local transportation, hosting and food for all 30

days (excluding tax border, and alcohol or additional menu

unwritten );

• the approximate cost of the students for incidentals (ie visas local meals Extra, Extra Sports and cultural

visit, etc.) does not exceed € 300.

Some of the local partner organizations can offer schola

collaboration.

Housing

In different countries, places, andphasesoftheprogram, accommodation will change; in

thecitieswechosehotels clean andcomfortable, even a Yoga Garden, withdormitoriesor

on the time.

• In San Jose Costa Rica: Hostal Casa Yoses (dormitory, singleor double room on requestand additional fee)

http://www.casayoses.com/home.html


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ts, housing, health and safety

The thing is managed by CIRPS (Interuniversity Research Centre for Sustainable Development),

ogies (Non-profit Organization) and and Sustainable Energy Systems Costa

Rica, local company that deals with transportation, accommodation and food.

The cost of the program is divided into:

to "Sapienza University of Rome";

000 to be paid to the NGO "Solidarity Technologies", non-profit organization, which cover


days (excluding tax border, and alcohol or additional menus for food, as well as anything else, here

the approximate cost of the students for incidentals (ie visas local meals Extra, Extra Sports and cultural

€ 300.

Some of the local partner organizations can offer scholarships to selected students in their internship

n different countries, places, andphasesoftheprogram, accommodation will change; in

thecitieswechosehotels clean andcomfortable, even a Yoga Garden, withdormitoriesor

: Hostal Casa Yoses (dormitory, singleor double room on requestand additional fee)

http://www.casayoses.com/home.html

or Sustainable Development), a non-profit

and Sustainable Energy Systems Costa

profit organization, which cover


s for food, as well as anything else, here

the approximate cost of the students for incidentals (ie visas local meals Extra, Extra Sports and cultural

rships to selected students in their internship

n different countries, places, andphasesoftheprogram, accommodation will change; in

thecitieswechosehotels clean andcomfortable, even a Yoga Garden, withdormitoriesorprivate, depending

: Hostal Casa Yoses (dormitory, singleor double room on requestand additional fee)

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• In theregionof Guanacaste: Finca San Blas / Casa La Penca

https://www.facebook.com/fieldcourse.abroad?fref=ts

• In Tegucigalpa: Yoga Garden

https://www.facebook.com/YogaGardenEventos/media_set?set=a.706965439414774.1073741835.100003

039740144&type=1&pnref=story

• In rural communities: Wilde Life Research Refuge National Park La Mura

againstdeforestation)

http://www.elheraldo.hn/csp/mediapool/sites/ElHeraldo/Regionales/story.csp?cid=611549&si

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The guidelines provided to students about health and safety

Upon arrival a firstorientationisdedicatedtohealthandsafety, however, theyarealwaysavailable a

seriesofslidesthatinformationconcerningwater, food, basicmedicinesand personal

Beforedeparturehastaught a courseofonehourbyMrs. Filomena Pietrantonio, doctor, Directorof Department

at thehospitalS.EugenioofRome, 10 yearsofexperienceas a teacher in the Master, an expert in

tropicaldiseases, formerchairmanof "Me

speaks English, French andItalian.

Studentsarerequiredtosubmitmedicalinformationrequestspriortotheirarrival in Central Americatoensurethat

in theeventofmedicalproblems, theycanbetreatedwhilepar

termsofphysicalhealthand mental.

A certificateofhealthinsurance will berequiredof all studentsbeforedeparture.

On theterritorywearecloselyrelatedto:


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: Finca San Blas / Casa La Penca

https://www.facebook.com/fieldcourse.abroad?fref=ts


: Wilde Life Research Refuge National Park La Muralla (undertheprogram EUROPAID

http://www.elheraldo.hn/csp/mediapool/sites/ElHeraldo/Regionales/story.csp?cid=611549&si

The guidelines provided to students about health and safety


seriesofslidesthatinformationconcerningwater, food, basicmedicinesand personal counseling, ifrequired.



tropicaldiseases, formerchairmanof "Medicine San Frontier" Italy, available 24/7 in caseofemergency,


in theeventofmedicalproblems, theycanbetreatedwhileparticipating in theprogramboth in

A certificateofhealthinsurance will berequiredof all studentsbeforedeparture.

On theterritorywearecloselyrelatedto:


lla (undertheprogram EUROPAID

http://www.elheraldo.hn/csp/mediapool/sites/ElHeraldo/Regionales/story.csp?cid=611549&sid=292&fid=2


counseling, ifrequired.



dicine San Frontier" Italy, available 24/7 in caseofemergency,


ticipating in theprogramboth in

ENGI

• Hospital ClinicaBiblica in San Jose (CR),

• Hospital CIMA in Guanacaste, www.cimamedicalvaluetravel.com/cima

www.havahn.org/English.html(il

• orHonduras Medical Centerwww.hmc.com.hn

Notes

The transport and housing are well cared for, but you need a good ability to adapt to the context and to the

daily problems that might arise. Even the diet and food quality is closely suited to the context and local

circumstances. Safety and security are guara

recommended by all.

We never tire of mentioning that when working in the field of housing is consonant to the community with

which it is developing the project, so even if the levels of cleanliness and co

to adapt, in the rural electrification project of course there 'electricity is then our students must always be

ready to adventure in "extreme" conditions, that is part of our ongoing "on the ground".


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Hospital ClinicaBiblica in San Jose (CR),www.clinicabiblica.com, dr. Alvaro Murillo

www.cimamedicalvaluetravel.com/cima-guandr. Monica de Mata

(il

www.hmc.com.hn,

transport and housing are well cared for, but you need a good ability to adapt to the context and to the


circumstances. Safety and security are guaranteed by the host organization, but common sense is


which it is developing the project, so even if the levels of cleanliness and comfort are reasonable you have



, dr. Alvaro Murillo

dr. Monica de Mata

transport and housing are well cared for, but you need a good ability to adapt to the context and to the


nteed by the host organization, but common sense is


mfort are reasonable you have



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Contacts

Andrea Micangeli Ph.D.

Coordinator

Università di Roma Sapienza

[email protected]

Marco Ricci Eng.

Director Camara Italia Costa Rica

marco.ricci@camaraitalocostarricense.

[email protected]

Matthew T. SisulPh.D.

Columbia University NYC

[email protected]

Riccardo Del Citto

Ph.D. Student

Università di Roma, La Sapienza

[email protected]

Prof. Nathan Morrow,

Tulane University, New Orleans (US)

[email protected]

Prof. Theodore D. Endreny,


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Camara Italia Costa Rica

[email protected]

New Orleans (US)

Engineering Sustainable Futures,

New York State University (US)

[email protected]

Wilmer Henriquez

Ph.D. Student

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

[email protected]

Francesco PomponiPh.D.Centre for Sustainable Development

University of Cambridge (UK)

[email protected]

Stephen Forbes Ph.D.

EDC Instructor


[email protected]

Art Whatley Ph.D.

GLSD Professor

Hawai'i Pacific University

[email protected]

Engineering Sustainable Futures,

New York State University (US)

[email protected]

Francesco PomponiPh.D. Centre for Sustainable Development

University of Cambridge (UK)



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Regina Ostergaard

Natural resources Professor


[email protected]

Rita Jimenez Aguilar

Student Mobility

Universidad de Costa Rica

[email protected]

LidiethUribePh.D.

Centro Inv. Agronomica

Universidad de Costa

[email protected]

Erick Brenes

Cirps Costa Rica

[email protected]

Giulia Cestari

EngineeringStudent


[email protected]

And

WebSites

www.tecnologiesolidali.org

www.cirps.it/master-cooperazione


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Caterina Celia

EngineeringStudent


[email protected]

Amy Chain

Reciones Internacionales

Universidad N. A. de Honduras

[email protected]

Rafael Mejia Ph.D.

Profesor de Quimica


[email protected]

Francisco Rojas Ph.D.

Rector

UN University for Peace

[email protected]

Salvatore Grimaldi Ph.D.

Tuscia University of Viterbo

Italy US Interuniversity Programs

[email protected]

cooperazione


[email protected]

Reciones Internacionales



[email protected]

Salvatore Grimaldi Ph.D.

Tuscia University of Viterbo

Italy US Interuniversity Programs

[email protected]

ENGI

www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/04519_0.pdf

en.uniroma1.it/study-us/courses

www.facebook.com/fieldcourse.abroad


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www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/04519_0.pdf

us/courses-and-programmes

www.facebook.com/fieldcourse.abroad

Documents

Field Study Abroad (FSA) introduction 2016