Universities & Students

Educating the next generation of humanitarian engineers.

John Barrie collaborates with universities, faculty, and student organizations to bring real-world humanitarian engineering into the classroom and the field.

Three female students in school uniforms working on an electronics project with light bulbs and wires outdoors.
Three female students in school uniforms working on an electronics project with light bulbs and wires outdoors.

Students learning hands-on with solar technology in the field.

Hands-on internships, field research, and design fellowships with The Appropriate Technology Collaborative — work alongside John on solar, water, and humanitarian engineering projects with real community partners.

  • Field-based learning experiences

  • Solar technology design workshops

  • Global collaboration projects

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Student Opportunities

Build a program with John.

From a single guest lecture to a multi-year curriculum collaboration — let's design something your students will remember.