EEM News Database
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ASEM's Activities at GW
June 15, 2003
The local chapter of the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM), the National Capital Section (NCS), is nearing the end of activities for the 2002/2003 term.
Minister of Environment from Egypt Gives Speech on Environmental Policies
June 15, 2003
On November 26, 2002, Dr. Nadia Ebeid, the first minister appointed to the newly created Ministry of the Environment in Egypt, gave an overview of the environmental issues in her country and shared her experiences in implementing policies. Dr. Ebeid is also the first female Minister of the Environment in the Arab World. She was influential in the incorporation of environmental issues in Egypt's Five-Year Development Plan (2002 - 2007) and worked with Egyptian cabinet ministers, the private sector, and the civil society.
Environmental & Energy Management Program Professor Speaks at MWEP Luncheon
June 15, 2003
E&EM Lead Professor Jonathan Deason was the featured speaker at the March 10, 2003 monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Washington Environmental Professionals, the regional chapter of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.
E&EM Meets with the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality
June 15, 2003
On January 9, 2003, members of the Environmental and Energy Management program participated in a symposium with Chairman of the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality James Connaughton.
E&EM Alumnus Appointed as Program Director of the Management of Technological Systems Department at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
June 15, 2003
Dr. Amjad Ali earned his doctorate from The George Washington University, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) Department in May 2000. He joined University of Maryland University College (UMUC) as an adjunct faculty member in August 2000.
E&EM Lead Professor Selected to Serve on Academic Review Committee for the Environmental Management Program at the University of Maryland
June 15, 2003
During the months of March through May 2003, GW’s Environmental and Energy Management Program Lead Professor Jonathan Deason participated in an accreditation review of the Environmental Management program of the University of Maryland, University College.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the E&EM Program Discuss Potential Partnership Areas
June 15, 2003
The E&EM Program at GW and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Washington, D.C. Office) have initiated partnership activities in areas such as cooperative research projects, internships, and joint seminars.
GW E&EM Program Works with Public and Private Sector Organizations to Find New Ways of Financing Water Infrastructure
June 15, 2003
Faculty and students in the Environmental and Energy Management program at GW are actively engaged in discussions with several public and private entities to undertake actions directed toward finding new ways of financing critically needed water infrastructure investments around the world. These actions may manifest themselves into a symposium on public-private partnerships (PPP) in water and wastewater facilities that may be held at GW in 2004, and an extended-term research project investigating the conditions under which various types of PPP arrangements make sense in various parts of the world.
Partnership Between the National Park Service and EMSE on Long-Term Environmental Sustainability
June 15, 2003
In December 2002, the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering entered into a two-year cooperative agreement with the National Park Service (NPS).
More E&EM Doctoral Students Defend Their Research Work
June 15, 2003
On October 10, 2003, Imtiaz Shah successfully defended his doctoral dissertation research on the topic of “A Descriptive Environmental Impact Assessment Process Model for Pakistan.”
E&EM Students Attend RNRF Conference & Volunteer as Recorders
June 15, 2003
E&EM students Elvin Yuzugullu and Bruk Berhane volunteered as recorders at the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation's (RNRF's) annual national conference on "Personnel Trends, Education Policy and Evolving Roles of Federal and State Natural Resources Agencies," held in conjunction with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), at their headquarters in Washington DC, on October 28-29, 2003. Elvin and Bruk were responsible for taking notes during conference sessions and the working group meetings. This provided a valuable opportunity to learn more about the recent issues and network with professionals in the area.
GW Environmental Students Visit Egypt
June 15, 2003
A group of GW environmental students, including E&EM doctoral student Laura Verduzco, recently visited Egypt to learn about environmental conditions and environmental protection programs in Egypt.