Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering
1st Year
As a QEScholar, I will be undertaking multiple activities during this trip. This will include cultural activities and water testing in multiple villages. I am excited to learn about the culture, observe the natural environment, and contribute to and take part in the community. In the first portion of the trip, I would like to assist as much as possible with the Courts for Change in building relationships. In the second portion, I would like to work on my leadership and communication capabilities, as well as my organization and time management strategies.
Sierra Peck
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Master of Design
2nd Year
My project explores how design research methods can support meaningful collaboration with smallholder farmers in Arusha, Tanzania. Working in partnership with ECHO East Africa, I will conduct immersive fieldwork (interviews, observation, and participatory co-design activities) to better understand farmers’ everyday challenges and the cultural motivations shaping farming and market decisions. The research aims to generate practical insights and tools that strengthen cross-cultural collaboration and inform future collaborative initiatives with local smallholder farmers.