ASCE Extends Condolences to Victims in China, Myanmar
Nature's wrath has been felt again in the form of the Myanmar cyclone and the southwestern China earthquake, claiming tens of thousands of lives, displacing hundreds of thousands more, and causing severe damage to critical infrastructure, the extent of which remains unclear. On behalf of its 140,000 members, the American Society of Civil Engineers joins with the global community in sorrow over the magnitude of losses and suffering, and pledges its support for relief efforts in the affected regions of both nations. As more is known about the loss of life and destruction in both disaster areas, the need for more help from abroad becomes greater.
Read a condolence letter to China's civil engineering society from ASCE President David Mongan. Click here.
How you can help: As part of a longstanding partnership, ASCE encourages financial donations to the American Red Cross. Your gift can be designated for China or Myanmar relief or both. To make a contribution, click here.
Press Briefs
“Tech Companies Roll the Dice for Worker Visas,” by Karey Wutkowski, Reuters.com, April 2, 2008—The beginning of April marks the annual deadline for U.S. technology companies and others to submit their H-1B visa applications for 2009, with an estimated 200,000 applications expected from highly skilled foreign workers looking to obtain one of only 65,000 allotted slots, reports Reuters.com. The H-1B visas allow specialized guest workers to stay in the U.S. for three years. In 2007, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services closed the application window after two days and pooled the petitions, using a random computer lottery to determine which applicants received the work visas, the article says. That same kind of lottery is in effect this year, and that means many individuals and companies will be disappointed. The article points to a 33-year-old civil engineer who studied for eight years at a German university to get a civil engineering degree as an example of someone trying again to obtain a visa after failing last year. His company supports him in the process by paying attorney’s fees and supplying the needed information to the government, but he is frustrated that the decision about his employment in America comes down to luck, the article reports. Back in 2000 the quota for H-1B visas was raised to 195,000 per year and was not often reached, but as the tech boom waned, the quota was dropped to 65,000. Now tech companies are urging Congress to raise the cap on H-1B visas, arguing that U.S. science, technology, and engineering companies need the best and brightest pool of skilled workers to compete in the global economy, the article says. These companies argue that the U.S. is not producing enough homegrown job candidates. Opponents of a cap increase argue that a change would hurt the job prospects of American employees, the article reports.
“Funds invest in those who address the water crisis,” by C. Lützenkirchen, VDI Nachrichten, April 4, 2008—With the demand for scarce potable water continuing to rise within the world’s growing population, investors see opportunities in companies that provide water supply, treatment, and testing, reports an article in the newspaper of the German engineering society VDI. About a third of humankind lives in areas that experience at least periodic water shortages, and the United Nations estimates that by 2020 the world demand for water will be 40% higher. According to the World Bank, renewal of the water infrastructure in Europe and North America alone will cost about 600 billion Euros by 2015. China currently treats only 25% of its wastewater, and 300 million Chinese must get by with less than optimal or insufficient water, says the article. The investment sector has recognized that situation. The stock fund Fortis L Fund Equity Environmental Sustainability World buys stocks of Asian companies that work in the water industry, as well as alternative energy and waste, the article notes. For eight years, the Belgian Bank KBC Group has offered KBC Eco Fund Water, which focuses on water provision, pumping, and filtering while taking into account ethical and ecological criteria. In the water sector, investors see the greatest market growth in the infrastructure that makes water available, moves water to the consumer, and treats water, the article says. Investors see long-term returns on investment due to several key factors—the expected scarcity of water, the growing demand for water, the great need for new projects, and increasing privatization. Other funds focusing on water-related companies include Swisscanto (LU) Equity Fund Water Invest, Sarasin Sustainable Water Fund, and SAM Sustainable Water Fund, to name a few. Investors have not been bashful to put up their money. The SAM fund, for example, is valued at 1.42 billion Euros, the article reports.
Read the article (In German, for subscribers)“Urban Sustainability: A Force for Change,” by Stephen Lacey, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, April 16, 2008—Although half of the world's population now lives in urban areas and the environmental and social problems have grown accordingly, many community planners believe the world’s urbanization presents an opportunity for a sustainable future, and not a threat to that future, reports an article on RenewableEnergyWorld.com. Herbert Girardet, director of programs at the World Future Council and an expert on sustainable cities, has helped shape the sustainability policies of major cities such as London and Vienna. He has now turned his attention to China, advising the Shanghai city government on the design of the eco-city of Dongtan on Chongming Island near Shanghai, reports the article. China’s economic boom has resulted in urbanization and environmental issues on an unprecedented scale, and Giradet would like to import the model offered by natural systems, in which all wastes end up as nutrients for future growth. Sustainable aspects of Dongtan’s design include a series of small villages linked by bicycle paths, environmentally friendly public transportation, a network of renewable energy sources, recycling of all waste output, and local farming. According to the article, Girardet calls such a zero-waste approach as "circular metabolism." About 25,000 residents are planned for Dongtan in 2010, with 500,000 expected by 2030. Effecting dramatic change in existing cities remains more difficult, the article notes. Michael Kinsley, a senior consultant at the Rocky Mountain Institute's Sustainable Cities program, sees one major problem for cities that are working toward “smart growth”—the teams looking at environmental and social issues, such as elected officials and consultants, do not always communicate with those exploring economic issues, the article says. The conflicts then arise late in the planning process. According to the article, Kinsley points to one key—city planners should not adopt a cookbook of sustainable components, such as walking routes, energy efficient buildings, and the like, but should adopt a set of values and make the decisions workable for their cities within those values. The technical details can never be developed without a consistency among the cultural, environmental, and economic values of the community, the article notes.
“High-Tech Japanese, Running Out of Engineers,” by Martin Fackler, The New York Times, May 17, 2008—Japan, which has based much of its economic success on its engineering prowess, is facing a shortage of engineers, reports an article in The New York Times. Fewer young people are entering engineering- and technology-related careers, often opting for better paying fields such as medicine and finance or looking toward purely creative fields, such as the arts. According to the article, the number of science and engineering undergraduates has fallen 10%, to about 500,000, since 1999, while enrollment in health fields and the creative arts has risen. Avoiding the manufacturing “salary man” lives of their fathers may be one factor contributing to the shift in attitudes among young people, the article says. The problem is serious enough for industry to launch advertising campaigns to try to portray a technological career as sexy and cool, the article reports. For the time being, industry has been forced to import engineers from abroad or ship the work to Vietnam or India, where engineers are available. The Japanese began to notice a decline in engineering and science some two decades ago, but only now have the affects reached serious proportions. According to the article, the digital technology industry reports a shortage of half a million engineers. That type of atmosphere has led companies to offer large signing bonuses to mid-career engineers, a predatory tactic highly uncommon in the past. Japan’s low birthrates will make it difficult for the country to meet its engineer needs only with domestic talent, and labor experts worry that public relations efforts will not have the needed impact, the article says. Reaching out to foreign engineer talent, a tactic used by companies in the U.S., has faced barriers in Japan, given the country’s image of being less open to foreigners when it comes to social acceptance, promotion, and opportunities for leadership, the article reports. To impact that landscape, the economic ministry launched the $30 million-a-year Asian Talent Fund, which offers Japanese language training and internships to Asian students as one way to help them find work in Japan, according to the article.
“Students savour green content,” by Paul Lima, The Globe and Mail, May 5, 2008—Sustainability and environmental awareness is growing among engineering students in Canada, as evidenced by the pursuit of coursework beyond the usual technical disciplines, reports an article in The Globe and Mail. One student, for example, spent an extra year at McMaster University so he could graduate from the Engineering and Society Program, the article reports. Engineering educators have broadened efforts to incorporate sustainable approaches and environmental concerns into the engineering curriculum. Among the offerings at McMaster University are classes in sustainable manufacturing processes, resource management, and sustainable design to maximize the lifecycle and reuse of the materials and products, the article says. In the civil engineering program, water resource management courses are included. McMaster’s program allows students to see how engineering fits into the context of societal events, with the goal of training students to understand the complexity and urgency of their future role. At the University of British Columbia, extracurricular activities include the international Supermileage competition, which gives engineering and technology students the challenge of designing and constructing a single-person, fuel-efficient vehicle, the article reports. Not all educators advocate that environmental courses be part of an undergraduate education because of the broad complexity of environmental issues. They see the post-graduate level as more appropriate, the article notes. However, even if environmental concepts are not part of the general course of study, many engineering students demonstrate their interest in green initiatives through the special projects they select.
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“Integrated management needed for Asian water resources,” by Sean Ottewell, EngineerLive.com, April 30, 2008—Earlier this year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) adopted a new water management policy that aims to foster adequate supplies of industrial water for capital projects and to involve the bank sufficiently to truly implement the policy, reports an article in EngineerLive.com. The rapid population increase in Asia is threatening to deplete already scarce water resources in the region. Asia has the lowest per capita availability of fresh water resources among the world's continents, reports the article, so many Asian counties need to formulate and implement integrated approaches to water management and development. Over the last 50 years, water availability per capita dropped by 70% in South and Central Asia, 60% in North Asia and 55% in Southeast Asia, reports the article. In certain countries, irrigation uses up to 90% of the water supply. The new ADB water management policy emphasizes that water security has become a key issue not only for the economical development, but for survival. The policy aims to:
- Promote water sector reform with a national focus.
- Foster the integrated management of water resources.
- Improve and expand water services delivery, especially water supply and sanitation (urban and rural), irrigation, and drainage.
- Encourage water conservation and system efficiencies.
- Promote regional cooperation and shared water resources within and between countries.
- Facilitate stakeholder participation through information exchange.
- Improve the governance of water resources.
News From ASCE
ASCE President Joins Transportation
Institute's Symposium in China
Beijing was the scene for the first-ever International Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices, sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI). The Symposium took place April 24-26. Making the trip was ASCE President David Mongan, who addressed the conference on global trends in transportation and opportunities in civil engineering at the plenary session. He welcomed participants at the opening dinner, and also was featured in a panel session where he discussed transportation funding mechanisms in the U.S.
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Opening Plenary Session From left to right: Louis Cohn, conference technical chairman and T&DI past president; Jonathan Esslinger, T&DI director; Rem Jiaxlong, deputy director, General Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Communications; David Mongan, ASCE president; Eva Lerner-Lam, conference chair and T&DI past president; and Kam Movassaghi, T&DI president. |
David Mongan also joined in an ASCE-T&DI delegation trip to the China Academy of Transportation Sciences (CATS).
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From left to right: Kam Movassaghi, T&DI president; Eva Lerner-Lam, T&DI past president and conference chair; Li Zuomin, CATS president; David Mongan, ASCE president; Pete Sklannik, Jr., T&DI Transportation Security Committee chairman, Juana Zhou, CATS conference manager; Jonathan Esslinger, T&DI director; and Wang Haiqing, CATS Transport Technology Exchange Center director. |
Read about T&DI.
Structures Congress Held in Vancouver
The 40th ASCE/SEI Structures Congress convened on April 23-26, 2008 in Vancouver, B.C. Cooperating organizations were the Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE), the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
At the Opening Awards Luncheon and Plenary Session, Dr. Carl Wieman, winner of the Nobel Prize in 2001 for physics, presented the keynote session on “Science Education in the 21st Century: Using the Tools of Science to Teach Science.”
Of special interest to international attendees was the Congress Banquet on Friday, April 25 honoring The Institution of Structural Engineers’ centenary. During the event, IStructE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASCE and SEI, continuing the partnership between ASCE, SEI, and the London-based organization.
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| From left to right: Sarah Buck, IStructE president; Patrick Natale, ASCE executive director; Dr. Keith Eaton, IStructE chief executive. | From left to right: Sarah Buck, IStructE president; Dr. James Robert Harris, SEI president; Jim Rossberg, SEI director; Dr. Keith Eaton, IStructE chief executive. |
ASCE, EWB Active at National Sustainable Design Expo
A joint team from ASCE’s National Capital Section’s Sustainability Committee, the District of Columbia chapter of Engineers Without Borders, and ASCE national had a unique opportunity to present an EWB student project from Catholic University of America at the Fourth Annual National Sustainable Design Expo. The Expo featured EPA's P3 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) competition and took place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in late April.
In different parts of the world, “affordable” and “green” are often contradictory terms. The National Sustainable Design Expo offers a high-profile showcase of innovative solutions in the use of natural building materials, systems to generate alternative forms of energy, and other approaches, demonstrating that sustainable design is a choice many can afford.
The expo brings together scientists, engineers, and business leaders to share information on innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. Over 50 teams demonstrated their sustainable designs. In addition to the P3 team projects, government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations exhibited their sustainable technologies, designs, and ideas.
The joint ASCE/EWB presence also demonstrated what those two organizations are doing to advance sustainability at the local and national levels. To highlight that commitment this year, ASCE and EWB presented a $1,000 award to a student team for the design and execution of a project that can provide a solution to a pressing need in a developing country. The selection criteria included:
- Use of local raw materials
- Simplicity of design
- Widespread impact on quality of life for the developing region
After deliberation, the joint ASCE/EWB team honored the Columbia University project "Development Plan of a Sustainable Micro-Hydropower Plant and Distribution System for a Tribal Village Cluster in Rural India.” John Casana, P.E., D.WRE, M.ASCE, an engineer with Booz Allen Hamilton and a member of the ASCE National Capital Section’s Sustainability Committee, and Michael Sanio, ASCE’s Director of International Alliances, presented the award at an awards ceremony at the National Academies of Engineering. More than 200 students and professors from some 40 universities attended the ceremony, where over one third of the projects focused on the developing world.
To see video about the Columbia University project click here.
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ASCE-EWB Award Winner - the Columbia University project team |
ASCE-EWB team of volunteers from left to right: Craig S Farkos, P.E., M.ASCE, president EWB - Washington DC Chapter; Brendan Gilmore, president CUA-EWB; Albert Grant, P.E., F.ASCE, chair of the Committee on Sustainability, ASCE Technical Activities Committee; Fernando Pons, P.E., M.ASCE, vice president of ASCE's National Capital Section | EWB-USA student project by Catholic University of America |
2008 ASCE Election Ballot to Be Sent in June
The 2008 ASCE Election Ballot will be sent to all international voting members in a special mailing starting this June. The election ballot will once again be available on-line for those international members who have a valid e-mail address on file. If you would like to receive an electronic passcode in order to access the electronic ballot, please be sure your membership record is updated. You may go to www.asce.org/membersonly to ensure your information is accurate.
The Board of Direction Nominating Committee convened on May 1 and selected Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., F.ASCE, as the Official Nominee for the office of President-elect.
Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
In addition, the ballot for Region 10 (International members belong to Region 10) will include nominations for two Region 10 Governor positions as well as the Society At-Large Director.
Region 10 Governor candidates:
Emmanuel A. Adeyemo, FNSE, F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Pratim Kumar Ghose, F.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Tai Sik Lee, Ph.D., P.E., A.M.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Mostafa M. Soliman, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE; Vision Statement; Bio
Members who belong to an Institute will also vote for a Technical Region Director. The election will open on June 15, 2008 and close on August 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. If you have questions regarding the election, please contact Patricia Jones, Director, Board Operations, at pjones@asce.org.
Woodhead Dam in South Africa Becomes International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
The ASCE Board of Direction approved the designation of the Woodhead Dam in Cape Town, South Africa, as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark at its May 2008 meeting. The dam was the first masonry dam to have been built in South Africa, in the years 1893-97. This water system continues to supply water to the Cape Town region today. Innovations such as a cableway were developed in order to carry materials up to the remote location on the top of Table Mountain.
The award ceremony will be held on August 1, 2008, in Cape Town. Various local dignitaries have been invited to attend the unveiling of the plaque by ASCE President David Mongan, who will be visiting South Africa at that time.
Read more about Thomas Stewart and his project—Woodhead Dam.
Woodhead Dam on top of Table Mountain
To find more information about the Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Program click here.
ASCE Offers Convenient Learning Opportunities
ASCE has online courses available for learning anytime, anywhere. Work at your own pace and attend different segments of the course at times convenient for you. The courses are easy to use as you navigate from one section of a course to another while watching streaming video that is just like being there....listen to and watch the instructor and view their PowerPoint slides as the course progresses. The courses are available for a one-year subscription. ASCE also offers courses on DVD/videotape and CD-ROM. For a listing of online courses or to place an order, please go to ASCE Store – Continuing Education or call 1-800-548-2723.
Civil Engineering Magazine Online
Read the current digital issues of Civil Engineering magazine and ASCE News online each month. Digital issues of the publication let you turn pages with the click of your mouse and search for the content you want to read about, such as feature articles on policy briefings, legal updates, engineering news, and professional debates on today’s industry news.
See this months Civil Engineering magazine now!
Around the World
Japan Society of Civil Engineers Names
Richard Goodman's Karl Terzaghi Book of the Year
The Japanese translation of Richard Goodman's book Karl Terzaghi: The Engineer as Artist has been named 2007 Book of the Year by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers. ASCE Press originally published this book in 1999, and it has been a great success.
Read more about the book /purchase
ASCE Thailand International Section News
In April the ASCE Thailand International Section (TIS) Committee met to plan the society’s program for 2008. The meeting was held at the Bangkok offices of the Louis Berger Group—the ASCE-TIS Sponsor. The next meeting will be held in mid-June.
ASCE-TIS have continued joint activities with SPET (Society of Professional Engineers Thailand) including active participation in editing and publishing the SPET 2007 Journal No. 31 in mid-May. ASCE-TIS President Pratim Ghose published the ASCE-TIS annual activities report in the journal under the Local Association Reports section. ASCE-TIS also arranged a speaker, Mr. Anant Khandekar from CQRA, an Indian construction quality rating agency, for the SPET monthly meeting in May. ASCE-TIS also sponsored the May presentation as part of its joint activities with SPET.
While some of Bangkok’s major planned transportation infrastructure projects have been deferred for several years, 2008 appears to be the kick-off year for what should be a major thrust to extend the existing MRT (Bangkok Metro) system and make the existing three short lines a far more complete system. The 23 km, $1.8 billion Purple Line is currently in the bidding phase as a design/build project. The other planed line is the Red Line whose first phase bids are currently under evaluation. This work should create a strong demand for engineers—and in the early years of the project, especially for civil engineers—and should swell the ranks of expatriate engineers in Bangkok. Those engineering projects could positively affect the memberships of various engineering societies, including ASCE-TIS.
From left to right: Don Mackenzie, SPET member; Anant Khandekar, M.ASCE; Pratim Ghose, ASCE-TIS president
ASCE India Section Meeting
The ASCE India International Section held a general meeting in Kolkata with presentations focused on the World Water Day. The honorable guest, Dr. Gajanan M. Sabnis, P.E., addressed the group and participated in the discussion.
ASCE India International Section Meeting
ASCE Publications
Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science and TechnologyYou are a woman pursuing a successful career in engineering, science, or technology, and you are prepared to work hard for this. But you must also work “smart”. Becoming Leaders is about working smart – and about making the choices that are right for you, your talents, and your life, wherever you are in your career. Williams and Emerson consulted the best research on a wide range of topics of interest to women in different stages of their careers. They present important, timely information alongside practical tips. Chapters can be read in any order, with roadmaps for students, career women, faculty, and managers. Written both to support career success and to encourage leadership self-awareness, Becoming Leaders is a book you’ll turn to again and again, for advice, for information, and – most of all – for inspiration. Stock #40920 List Price $29 / ASCE Member $21.75 |
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Transportation and Development Innovation Best Practices 2008Transportation and Development Innovation Best Practices 2008 contains 86 papers presented at the symposium held from April 24-26, 2008 in Beijing, China. The papers showcase innovative and best practices in transportation and development across the following three tracks: Improving Integrated Transportation and Development (Track A), Operations and Safety (Track B), and Asset Monetization, Security, Highway Design, and Pavements (Track C). Hosted jointly by the Transportation and Development Institute of ASCE and the China Academy of Transportation Sciences, this proceedings will be valuable to anyone involved in the transportation engineering field. Stock # 40961 List Price $110.00 / Members $82.50 |
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Structures Congress 2008Crossing BordersThis set of proceedings contains 478 papers presented at the 2008 Structures Congress held in Vancouver, BC, Canada from April 24-26, 2008. The papers cover practical design in the following areas including Buildings, Bridges, Special Structures, Existing Structures, Multi-discipline and Cross-discipline Projects, International Structural Engineering, Business and Professional Practice, Education, and the 18th Analysis and Computation Specialty Conference. Stock # 40977 List Price $150.00 / Members $112.50 |
International Articles in ASCE's Civil Engineering Magazine
The following international-related articles appeared in the April and May issues of ASCE's Civil Engineering magazine. (Please log in as a member at www.asce.org ["Members Only"] before logging into magazine pages.)
April 2008
Ground Improvement Technologies for a Sustainable World (pp. 54-59)
Moving at the Speed of Steel (pp. 68-75)
Books – International
"Blubberland: the Danger of Happiness," by Elizabeth Farrelly (p.76)
"Architect and Engineer: A Study in Sibling Rivalry," by Andrew Saint (p.77)
May 2008
Tunneling Work Begins on Crossing beneath Environmentally Important Area (pp.13-16)
Study Will Evaluate Anaerobic MBR's Potential for Treating Wastewater (pp. 38-39)
Why Bridges Have Failed Throughout History (pp. 64-71, 84-87)
Books – International
"Support and Resist: Structural Engineers and Design Innovations," by Nina Rappaport (p.78)
"Sustainable Facilities: Green Design, Construction, and Operations, " by Keith Moskow (p.79)
Students Only
National Concrete Canoe Competition to Head North
Civil engineering students will travel to Canada for ASCE's 21st Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition (NCCC). Competitors and fans will gather at the École de Technologie Supérieure in Montreal, June 19-21. During the competition, civil engineering students will race their canoes across the Olympic Basin on Notre-Dame Island for a chance at $9,000 in academic scholarship money.
Learn more about the 2008 competition.
Save on Test Preparation Courses
ASCE’s partnership with Kaplan entitles members and their immediate family to a $50 savings on all GMAT, GRE, LSAT and SAT courses. This discount is available for all classroom and online test preparation courses offered by Kaplan as well as their private tutoring programs. For additional information or to register, go to www.asce.org/conted/distancelearning/prefkaplan.cfm
Conferences from ASCE, International Partners, Agreements of Cooperation
Attend the 138th ASCE Annual Conference
Behind a theme of "Engineering: The Workforce of the Future," ASCE is firming up plans for the Society's 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference, to be held November 6 to 8 in Pittsburgh. In keeping with the future focus, the closing session will feature an address on the impact robotics will have on civil engineering, not only on Earth but also on the moon, by Dr. William L. "Red" Whittaker of Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University. Whittaker has helped create robots that have searched for meteorites in Antarctica, climbed into active volcanoes in Alaska, and explored the terrain of Mars.
Also stay tuned for detailed information on the ASCE International Program, to be held in conjunction with the Annual Civil Engineering Conference. For more information, visit the ASCE website.
- Download the International program -- November 5-6, 2008
- Main program -- November 6-8, 2008
EWRI Going International
In 2009, ASCE’s Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) will host Global Perspective of Regional Issues: Environmental and Water Resources in coordination with the Asian Institute of Technology. January 5-7, 2009 Bangkok, Thailand Visit the conference website. |
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Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment— 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress August 10-14, 2009 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada To submit your abstract, or learn more about the 33rd IAHR Congress, visit the conference website at www.iahr2009.org. |
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Women Engineers and Scientists Conference
ICWES14, the International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists, is the 14th headline event since 1964 of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists.
Under the theme of “A changing world: new opportunities for women engineers and scientists", the conference is an opportunity for all participants to exchange ideas and information with outstanding professional and academic women working in an international and challenging environment, leading change and helping the progress of cultural change. The program is diverse, and emphasizes sustainable development, the role of information technology and communication in industry, and different gender aspects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Find more details on the ICWES14 website.
ICWES 14
July 15-18, 2008
Lille, France
2008 World Engineering Convention in Brasilia
The World Engineering Convention will take place December 3-5, 2008, in Brasilia, Brazil, through a partnership of WFEO, CONFEA, FEBRAE and UNESCO. UPADI (Pan American Federation of Engineering Societies) will be holding its biennial conference in conjunction with WEC 2008.
The focus of this event will be the world in development and its challenges, with a theme of “Engineering: Innovation with Social Responsibility.” The conference will ask the questions:
- What is the role of engineering, engineers and technology in this new international landscape?
- How can each contribute to building a fairer and environmentally and socially responsible world?
Engineers from all over the world will exchange experiences and ideas in conferences, seminars and forums to discuss, assess and propose appropriate responses to these questions.
More information at www.wec2008.org.br
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Canadian Society for Civil EngineeringAnnual Meeting and ConferenceThe Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) will hold its 2008 Annual General Meeting and Conference from June 10-13, 2008, at the Quebec City Convention Centre. The theme of the conference, “Partnership for Innovation”. June 10-13, 2008 Quebec City, Canada |
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China Hosts International Symposiumon Landslides, SlopesThe 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes will be held: June 30 - July 4, 2008 Xi'an, China. |
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Conference on Engineering EducationNew Challenges in Engineering Education and Research in the 21st Century will be held: July 28-31, 2008 University of Pécs |
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Congress of Croatian Builders 2008The Fifth Congress of Croatian Builders (Congress 2008) will be held on November 6-8, 2008. The congress will bring together builders from Croatia as well as participants from other countries. In addition to a presentation of recent achievements of Croatian builders, participants will analyze various other pressing issues for the construction industry, with a special emphasis on fulfillment of conditions for accession to the European Union. Builders will consider and analyze what has been achieved in the construction sector, and special attention will be placed on the actual and future tasks of Croatian builders on the way towards European integration. Congress of Croatian Builders 2008 November 6-8, 2008 Cavtat, Croatia |
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Symposium on Shallow FlowsThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has organized a 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows. December 10-12, 2008 Hong Kong |
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Papers for Earthquake & Tsunami 2009The Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers is organizing an international joint conference Earthquake & Tsunami in association with the European Council of Civil Engineers (ECCE) and the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE). The conference will be held in Istanbul in June 2009. Earthquake & Tsunami 2009 will bring world experts together to advance the UN Millennium Development Goals by contributing to risk mitigation activities related to these natural disasters. The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2008. June 22-24, 2009 Istanbul, Turkey |
Conference Summary
June 2-4, 2008 Waste Management 2008 Fourth International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment Granada, Spain |
June 2-6, 2008 Institution of Engineers Tanzania, 8th Sullivan Conference AICC, Arusha, Tanzania |
June 4-6, 2008 UNAICC - Convención de la Ingeniería Cubana The Centro de Convenciones "Plaza America" Veradero, Cuba |
June 4-6, 2008 RIL / IABSE Information and Communications Technology Conference Helsinki, Finland |
June 10-13, 2008 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 2008 Annual General Meeting and Conference - Partnership for Innovation. Quebec City, Canada |
June 10-14, 2008 The First International Conference on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering—IALCCE 2008 |
June 17-19, 2008 Debris Flow 2008 The New Forest, UK |
25-28 June 2008 CINPAR 2008 University of Aveiro, Portugal |
June 30 - July 4, 2008 The 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes Xi'an, China |
July 9-11, 2008 Safety in Mobility 2008—Intelligent Weather Information Systems and Services in Traffic and Transport Schloss Velden, Velden am Woerthersee, Austria |
July 13-17, 2008 The Fourth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management—IABMAS 2008 Seoul, Korea |
July 15-18, 2008 International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists ( ICWES 14) Lille, France |
July 22-27, 2008 Pipelines 2008 Atlanta, GA http://content.asce.org/conferences/pipelines2008/index.html |
July 27-30, 2008 6th National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways Charleston, SC |
August 17-20, 2008 10th International Water Distribution System Analysis Conference |
August 27-29, 2008 5th International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’5) Hilton Hotel, Irvine, California Organizers: ASCE Los Angeles Section - International Committee University of California, Irvine UCI-ASCE Student Chapter
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September 10-11, 2008 2008 JSCE Annual Meeting and International Program |
| September 24-26, 2008 Remediation Technologies Exhibition, RemTech 2008 Ferrara, Italy |
September 25-27, 2008 AEI '08 National Conference: Building Integration Solutions Denver, Colorado |
October 23-25, 2008 International Workshop on Frontier Technologies for Infrastructures Engineering— IWFTIE 2008 Taipei, Taiwan |
November 5-6, 2008 (International program) November 6-8, 2008 (Main program) ASCE's 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
November 6-8, 2008 Congress of Croatian Builders 2008 Cavtat, Croatia |
November 16-19, 2008 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference Seattle, Washington |
December 3-5, 2008 The World Engineering Convention—WEC 2008 Brasilia, Brazil |
December 10-12, 2008 The 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows Hong Kong |
January 5-7, 2009 Global Perspective of Regional Issues: Environmental and Water Resources Bangkok, Thailand |
June 22-24, 2009 Earthquake & Tsunami Istanbul, Turkey |
August 10-14, 2009 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress Vancouver, Canada |
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