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SEG and Engineers Without Borders USA Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Humanitarian Engineering and Geoscience

Houston, TX — [5 November 2025] — The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and its global humanitarian program, Geoscientists without Borders® (GWB), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) to collaborate on projects that apply geoscience and engineering expertise to address community-driven challenges worldwide.

This agreement formalizes a shared commitment to use science and technology to improve lives through sustainable, community-based solutions — from expanding access to clean water and supporting disaster recovery to mitigating environmental risks and strengthening local resilience.

“This partnership amplifies the reach and impact of both organizations,” said Annabella Betancourt, Managing Director of Programs for SEG. “By connecting geoscientists and engineers in the field, we can deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to communities where they are needed most.”

Under the MOU, SEG’s GWB program and EWB-USA will work together to identify and implement collaborative projects, facilitate volunteer participation, and share training and technical expertise. Both organizations will also explore opportunities for joint outreach and awareness campaigns that promote sustainable development and the responsible use of Earth science and engineering practices.

“At EWB-USA, we know that technical solutions only matter when they’re grounded in community needs and built for long-term impact,” said Melissa Montgomery, Chief Programs Officer, EWB-USA. “This partnership merges complementary technical disciplines—engineering and geoscience—to expand our ability to address complex development challenges. Together with SEG, we are advancing integrated solutions for water access, environmental risk mitigation, and sustainable infrastructure design, while also investing in local capacity to ensure long-term outcomes.”

About Geoscientists without Borders®

Geoscientists without Borders® (GWB), a humanitarian program of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation, applies geoscience to address humanitarian needs. From locating clean groundwater and mapping natural hazards to supporting environmental resilience, GWB empowers scientists and students to use their expertise to make the world safer and more sustainable.

Learn more at seg.org/gwb or follow SEG on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

About Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA)

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is a nonprofit organization advancing sustainable, community-driven engineering solutions that meet basic human needs. Since 2002, the organization has completed more than 1,200 projects in over 700 communities, improving the lives of more than 5.2 million people. In 2024 alone, EWB-USA reached over 325,000 people, with most projects focused on expanding access to safe water.

Connect with EWB-USA at ewb-usa.org or follow on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.