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Self Fellows Explore Engineering, Culture in BrazilBy Cody HowardEECS seniors Emily Dellwig andGarrett Scarlett were among the15 Self Engineering LeadershipFellows who went to Brazil in August. Thegroup visited the cities of Rio de Janeiroand Sao Paulo during their 10-day tripto learn about engineering challengesin the burgeoning world power, whileattempting to manage the impact on theenvironment.Each senior class in the SELF Program ischarged with planning and implementingan experience that encompasses allengineering disciplines, as well as thepillars of the program, which includebusiness, engineering, entrepreneurship,leadership, management, andcommunication. The students selected toorganize an information-gathering tripto Brazil because of its rapid economicgrowth and unique position of hostingtwo major worldwide sporting events inthe next five years – the 2014 World Cupand the 2016 Summer Olympics.“We were really interested to learn moreabout how they’re going to handlehosting two of the world’s largest events,”said Scarlett. “They have toundergo a lot of changes tomodernize Rio, to get theinfrastructure – things likestreets and sanitation – readyto handle all those people."The trip focused onengineering expansion, theenvironment, energy usage,and economics. The Fellowsmet with representativesfrom Petrobras, the thirdlargest energy companyin the world; the Brazilianaircraft manufacturingcompany Embraer; FordMotor Company; andEmbrapa, which focuseson the sustainabledevelopment of Brazilianagribusiness.In October, Dellwig andScarlett were amongthe presenters at "Economic Growth andEngineering Expansion," the first lecturein a four-part series given by the Selfstudents on Brazil. •Top Picture: EECS seniors Emily Dellwig (left) andGarrett Scarlett talked about their trip to Brazil at the"Economic Growth and Engineering Expansion" lecture.The Self Fellows visited Maracana Stadium, the soccerstadium being constructed for the 2014 World Cup inBrazil.Photo Courtesy of Self ProgramDid You Know?Each year 20 to 25 incoming freshmen with a track record of motivation, leadership, and action will beselected for the Self Engineering Leadership Fellows (SELF) Program. SELF Fellows receive an outstandingenrichment and leadership program paired with $5,000 in fellowship funds in both their freshman andsophomore years and $7,000 in each of their junior and senior years. Since its creation in 2007, nine EECSstudents have been selected for Self Fellowships.EECS News 2011 15