The Haitian-American Engineering Society was founded originally in 1989 by a group of Engineers and engineering students who wanted to apply their knowledge to a very noble purpose: "To develop a network of professionals devoted to Engineering, Science, and Technology, and to promote opportunities for Haitians and the communities in which they reside."
In 1997 organization;s name was changed to the Haitian-American Association of Engineers and Scientists; (HAES) as to better reflect the varriety of those in the scientific fields joining the organization,
The HAES’s activities and accomplishments have included:
- periodic conferences,
- Tech-Fairs at local schools in the US,
- awarding of scholarships to deserving students,
- Enviro-Tech events in Haiti,
- CORS/GPS/GIS system installation and training at a university in Haiti,
- computer technology training at schools in Haiti,
- potable water system development at La Gonave,
- technical support for electrical generator donations to remote villages in Haiti,
- aquaculture development project in Jacmel,
- various other projects in partnership with organizations that undertake development projects both in the US and in Haiti.
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