U.S. Lags Behind World with Its Patchwork Approach to Curbing E-Waste Oct 30, 2009
Regulation, however, works better at the federal level, says , an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California's Institute of Studies who worked with Ogunseitan on the project. Otherwise, manufacturers have to adhere to a patchwork of requirements, which would drive up costs and create an inconsistent set of rules. (Scientific American)
Toni Whitfield named student Lincoln Laureate Oct 29, 2009
Professor Lizette Chevalier of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, said she has known Whitfield since she was a freshman. Chevalier wrote a letter recommending Whitfield for the award based on her academic achievements and dedication to the University and fellow students. (Siusalukis.com)
* The carbon tax proposal needs more airtime Oct 26, 2009
Kao Jehng-jung is a professor in the Institute of Environmental Engineering at National Chiao Tung University. TRANSLATED BY TED YANG This story has been viewed 330 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sarkozy, Carla Bruni plan Taj holiday in Dec Oct 24, 2009
Subsequently, ASI approached National Environmental Engineering Research Institute to carry out an environment impact study of the proposed programme. NEERI, according to sources, has given its conditional thumbs up no cooking on the site and keeping the volume within the permissible decibel. (India Times, India)
Researchers Can Predict Hurricane-related Power Outages Oct 22, 2009
The study was a collaborative effort involving Seth Guikema, an assistant professor of geography and environmental engineering at Johns Hopkins and formerly of Texas A&M; Steven Quiring, an assistant professor of geography at Texas A&M; and Seung-Ryong Han, who was Guikema's doctoral student at Texas A&M and is now based at Korea University. Their work, which was funded by a Gulf Coast utility company that wishes to remain anonymous, is published in the current issue of the journal Risk... (Science Daily)
Cuts to Mississippi levees could build new land in sinking delta Oct 21, 2009
Gary Parker: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Geology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA.. Contact information for coauthors: Wonsuck Kim: Office phone: +1 (512) 471-4203; email address. (EurekAlert!)
What brought Erin? Oct 21, 2009
I have a master s degree in environmental engineering with a focus on groundwater pollution, but it doesn t take me or Al Gore to figure out that something in the Acreage is causing a health problem. I encourage all residents of the Acreage to heed the words of Ms Brockovich and bond together to uncover the source of pollution and make corrective actions now for your health. (The Palm Beach Post)
Shifting The World To 100 Percent Clean, Renewable Energy As Early As 2030: Here Are The Numbers Oct 20, 2009
Implementing that technology requires overcoming obstacles in planning and politics, but doing so could result in a 30 percent decrease in global power demand, say Stanford civil and environmental engineering Professor Mark Z. Jacobson and University of California-Davis researcher Mark Delucchi. See also. (Science Daily)
Wastewater forums in Chatham and Orleans. Oct 17, 2009
Speakers: David Delorenzo, state Department of Environmental Protection; Ed Eichner, School of Marine Science & Technology; Graham Giese, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies; Mike Giggey, Wright-Pierce Environmental Engineering; Bob Hamilton, project manager for Independent Technical Review of Mass Estuaries Project Report on Pleasant Bay; George Heufelder, expert on alternative wastewater systems; Brian Howes, author of the Massachusetts Estuary Project; Ted Keon, Chatham director of... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
KDKA's Jeff Verszyla is tweeting up a storm Oct 16, 2009
" But that flies in the face of what mainstream scientists believe. Peter Adams, an assistant professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and an expert in atmospheric chemistry and climate change, said he first encountered meteorologists skeptical of climate change during a lecture in Cleveland this summer. In interviews last year with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, several prominent forecasters at Cleveland TV stations, including WJW's Dick... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Da-Yeh University patents DVD disc recycling process Oct 13, 2009
The technique, which has been granted patent rights by the Intellectual Property Office, was developed by a masters degree graduate in the Department of Environmental Engineering under the guidance of professor Lee Ching-hua (M). Lee said the two sides of each disc have to be separated and then soaked in alcohol for a minute, before being moved to a supersonic washing machine to get rid of the memory dye and ink. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New program helps small biz gain contracts Oct 13, 2009
She has 25 years of experience as a representative for large and small companies and owned for eight years, a civil and environmental engineering firm. For more information, call (505) 428-1362 or (800) 281-7232. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Q&A With Kendra Schaaf Oct 13, 2009
KS: "Environmental Science and Resource Management. In high school I liked environmental science, so I was thinking maybe environmental engineering, but I don't really like school quite that much to take that many math and chem classes. I thought it seemed like fun and you can do a lot of things with that major.". GH: Where are some of your favorite places to run around here. (Pac-10.org)
Hidden Diversity In Key Environmental Cleanup Microbes Found By Systems Biology Assessment Oct 6, 2009
"If you look at different strains of Shewanella under a microscope or you look at their ribosomal genes, which are routinely used to identify newly isolated strains of bacteria, they look identical. Thus, traditional microbiological approaches would suggest that the physiology and phenotype of these Shewanella bacteria are very similar, if not identical, but that is not true," explained Kostas Konstantinidis, an assistant professor in the Georgia Tech School of Civil and Environmental... (Science Daily)
Renewable hydrogen production becomes reality at winery Oct 6, 2009
"This is a demonstration to prove we can continuously generate renewable hydrogen and to study the engineering factors affecting the system performance," said Bruce E. Logan, Kappe professor of environmental engineering ... Brown ell, an environmental engineering consulting firm, was contracted to build the demonstration plant. (EurekAlert!)
Planet's Nitrogen Cycle Overturned By 'Tiny Ammonia Eater Of The Seas' Oct 1, 2009
"Bacterial nitrifiers were discovered in the late 19th century. One century later this other group of nitrifiers is discovered that is not a minor population, it turns out to be the major population," said co-author David Stahl, a UW professor with appointments in the departments of civil and environmental engineering and microbiology. "We have to revise our basic understanding of the nitrogen cycle.". (Science Daily)
Carroll & Lange joins Manhard Consulting Oct 1, 2009
And with Manhard s environmental engineering and green-building resources, we feel we re especially well-positioned to bring tremendous assets to projects of any size across the region. denvernews@bizjournals. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
New Nanostructure Technology Provides Advances In Eyeglass, Solar Energy Performance Sep 30, 2009
"There's really a whole range of things this technology may ultimately be useful for," said Chih-hung Chang, an associate professor in the OSU Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering. "They should be able to make almost any type of solar energy system work more efficiently, and ultimately could be used in cameras or other types of lenses.". (Science Daily)
More Corn For Biofuels Would Hurt Water, Study Shows Sep 30, 2009
Results of the study by Indrajeet Chaubey, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and Bernard Engel, a professor and head of agricultural and biological engineering, were published in the early online version of The Journal of Environmental Engineering. "When you move from corn-soybean rotations to continuous corn, the sediment losses will be much greater," Chaubey said. (Science Daily)
Brookline engineer awarded certification by national water resources organization Sep 30, 2009
He earned his master of science degree in civil and environmental engineering from Oregon State University, and a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He is a registered professional engineer and certified professional in sediment and erosion control. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Guest opinion: Arco, EPA should inform public on project Sep 25, 2009
I am a graduate of the Montana Tech environmental engineering program. I worked as a state regulator overseeing mine sites and am currently a consultant for clients in the U.S. and Canada on mine reclamation issues. (Montana Standard, MT)
It’s a real SMASH Sep 25, 2009
USU professor and civil and environmental engineering department head Bill Rahmeyer says the research is being carried out at the request of the Army Corps of Engineers. Future clients will come from around the world, he added. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
New UMass-Lowell dormitory and conference center expected to benefit students, city Sep 24, 2009
A master s degree candidate studying civil and environmental engineering, Boyd says the experience opened her eyes. I learned more about Lowell in one day than I had in four years of going to school here, she says. (Boston Globe)
"Missing Pieces Series" informs students on studying abroad Sep 23, 2009
Panel member Sabrina Campbell (senior-civil and environmental engineering) urged students to start outlining their trips as soon as they can. "Start planning something, and everything else will fall into place," said Campbell, who studied in Singapore. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New X-ray Technique Illuminates Reactivity Of Environmental Contaminants Sep 21, 2009
What's novel about soil chemistry is that we can take bits of pieces from different fields -- civil and environmental engineering, materials science, chemistry, and biochemistry -- and apply it in unique ways, he says. It's fun to contribute to a new research method in our field. (Science Daily)
* Greener and wiser Sep 20, 2009
Environmental engineering projects such as these, along with the ecology classes, have encouraged Taomi residents to remain proactive about learning, says Liao Yung-kun ([), an eco-tour guide and owner of the Sanmaowu (TT) guesthouse. Before [the quake], it was rare for us to gather in a class and discuss the communitys environment, culture or events. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
NRL begins Southeast Asia study of aerosols linked to global warming Sep 18, 2009
Initial field research is being performed in cooperation with the National University of Singapore's Center for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP) and the Department of Environmental Engineering. "The 7SEAS mission plan calls for active collaborative research with regional scientists, and includes significant outreach and educational components for students," said Jeffrey Reid, 7SEAS mission scientist, NRL Marine Meteorology Division. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Athena Award winner Sep 17, 2009
Becky Hachenburg, principal engineer with the environmental engineering firm MWH, West Palm Beach, received the Young Professional Award, which recognizes an emerging leader under 40. MWH, a global firm in Palm Beach County since the 1980s, received the Business Award. (The Palm Beach Post)
UTSA scientists tapped to fight soil erosion Sep 17, 2009
Johnson is collaborating with UTSA s assistant professor of biomedical engineering Mark Appleford, assistant professor of geological sciences Paul Jurena, associate professor of plant physiology Valerie Sponsel and assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering Sazzad Bin-Shafique. The faculty members will also work with six student researchers. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Houston's green building boom includes older towers, too Sep 16, 2009
The designation, which stands for Leadership in Environmental Engineering and Design, is awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council and is given to existing buildings that undergo design changes to save energy and act more environmentally responsibly. It s a way of life, said Transwestern s Victoria Hollon. (KHOU.com, TX)
Fleeting effect Sep 15, 2009
I do not recommend it, says Datuk Dr Zaini Ujang, professor in environmental engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. This is not the way to solve environmental problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Berkeley Lake homeowner can’t go with the mud flow Sep 15, 2009
At the time, a study by an environmental engineering firm concluded that the estimated runoff had increased about 400 percent after the grading was done. The county s side. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Evaluating Health And Environmental Risks From Nanotechnology: When Nano May Not Be Nano Sep 15, 2009
Generally speaking, it is the very smallest particles (less than 30 nanometers) that should receive the most attention in studying the environmental and human health impacts of nanomaterials, according to Mark Wiesner, a Duke professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the federally funded CEINT.. "There are an infinite number of potential new man-made nanoparticles, so we need to find a way to narrow our efforts to those that have the greatest likelihood of having the... (Science Daily)
When nano may not be nano Sep 14, 2009
Generally speaking, it is the very smallest particles (less than 30 nanometers) that should receive the most attention in studying the environmental and human health impacts of nanomaterials, according to Mark Wiesner, a Duke professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the federally funded CEINT.. "There are an infinite number of potential new man-made nanoparticles, so we need to find a way to narrow our efforts to those that have the greatest likelihood of having the... (EurekAlert!)
Cement's Basic Molecular Structure Decoded Sep 12, 2009
"We've known for several years that at the nano scale, cement hydrates pack together tightly like oranges in a grocer's pyramid. Now, we've finally been able to look inside the orange to find its fundamental signature. I call it the DNA of concrete," said Franz-Josef Ulm, the Macomber Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), a co-author of the paper. "Whereas water weakens a material like tobermorite or jennite, it strengthens the cement hydrate. The 'disorder'... (Science Daily)
Biotech Center looks to build $10.4M expansion by next fall Sep 9, 2009
The expansion is designed to carry a Leadership in Environmental Engineering and Design Silver designation for sustainability. Construction will be managed by general contractor , which could employ up to 200 people in the project. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
What's going on... Sep 9, 2009
Creek Run is having its third annual Fish Fry and Cornhole Tournament at noon at Creek Run L.L.C. Environmental Engineering office in Montpelier. Reader Comments. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
New Construction Technology Quake-Proofs Buildings Sep 9, 2009
"Most buildings that we design today for large earthquakes are designed such that when there is a large earthquake, the building, in a sense, sacrifices itself to save the occupants," said Greg Deierlein, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University who led the research team. To reduce structural damage, the new system relies on steel braced-frames, built into a building s exterior walls, which are designed to rock up and down whenever an earthquake strikes. (Fox News)
Women still heed the call to religion Sep 8, 2009
She majored in civil and environmental engineering, hoping to bring water to drought-stricken lands. She knew of religious orders that would sponsor such work. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bringing harmony to electronic waste disposal Sep 6, 2009
An analysis of the current rules and regulations is reported in the latest issue of the International Journal of Environmental Engineering ... J. Environmental Engineering, 2009, 1, 335-351. (EurekAlert!)
New Design Keeps Buildings Standing And Habitable After Major Earthquakes Sep 5, 2009
"This new structural system has the potential to make buildings far more damage resistant and easier to repair, so people could reoccupy buildings a lot faster after a major earthquake than they can now," said Greg Deierlein, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, who led the team that designed the new system. The system dissipates energy through the movement of steel frames that are situated around the building's core or along exterior walls. (Science Daily)
Methane Gas Likely Spewing Into The Oceans Through Vents In Sea Floor Sep 4, 2009
The sediment conditions under which this mechanism for gas migration dominates, such as when you have a very fine-grained mud, are pervasive in much of the ocean as well as in some permafrost regions, said lead author Ruben Juanes, the ARCO Assistant Professor in Energy Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This indicates that we may be greatly underestimating the methane fluxes presently occurring in the ocean and from underground into Earth s atmosphere, said... (Science Daily)
State, FEMA join in threat response Sep 4, 2009
Professors at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering held a demonstration yesterday of how thick plywood can withstand the force of flying debris in a Category 3 hurricane ... Professors at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering held a demonstration yesterday of how thick plywood can withstand the force of flying debris in a Category 3 hurricane. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Greenfield plans $60M project Sep 4, 2009
In mid-August, Boyea received a letter from the city notifying him that an appraiser, environmental engineering company and relocation plan specialist would contact him to inspect his property and discuss moving the business. Boyea fears the city will use eminent domain proceedings to take over his property for far less than what it will take to relocate the business. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Semcan Inc. Announces Completion of Sale of Enviro-Pro-Tech, Inc. Sep 1, 2009
Commenting on the transaction, Philip Jamieson, the Company's Chairman & CEO said, "While we are disappointed that current business conditions have required us to make this divestiture, we are pleased that the closing of the transaction has allowed the Company to pay down another significant portion of our term debt. The closing of this transaction represents a significant step in the Company's plan to reduce debt and to focus on its core North American Environmental Engineering business. My... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Slow-motion Earthquake Testing Probes How Buildings Collapse In Quakes Aug 29, 2009
D., UB assistant professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering ... Mosqueda's colleagues on the test include Maria Cortes-Delgado, a doctoral student in the UB Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Tao Wang, Ph. (Science Daily)
NTU and Temasek Foundation transfer technology knowhow to China's quake-prone regions Aug 29, 2009
Singapore's Vice-Consul (Commercial) to Chengdu, Ms Isabel Yeo, Temasek Foundation's Chief Executive Officer Benedict Cheong, NTU School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair, Associate Professor Edmond Lo LIFE Director Associate Professor Li Bing and Dean of Faculty of Architecture, Civil onmental Engineering, Sichuan University, Professor Wang Qingyuan visited the two schools in Sichuan today. They toured the retrofitted schoolbuildings and saw the results of the programme. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Plan for Medfield State Hospital ash dump tabled Aug 28, 2009
Shortly after the tour, Medfield Selectmen hired ADS Environmental Engineering, LLC to review the plan. In a report ADS sent to selectmen July 26, Andrea D. Stiller, principal of ADS, outlined several problems with the plan. (Medfield Press, MA)
AGU journal highlights -- Aug. 27, 2009 Aug 28, 2009
Fang Yan: Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA; also at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA. Mian Chin and Thomas Diehl: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA. (EurekAlert!)
After An Earthquake: Watching Over The Water System Aug 27, 2009
"When an earthquake occurs and infrastructure systems fail, continued service of the water network is most critical," said Masanobu Shinozuka, lead project investigator and civil & environmental engineering chair. "Before anything happens, I'd like to have a pipe monitoring system in place to let us know when and where damage occurs. It could minimize misery and save lives.". (Science Daily)
SPX plans joint venture in India Aug 27, 2009
The Charlotte-based industrial conglomerate will pursue the venture with The Indian company specializes in energy and environmental engineering. Thermax will own 51 percent of the venture, which will be based in Pune, the second-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Slow-motion earthquake testing probes how buildings collapse in quakes Aug 26, 2009
D., UB assistant professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering ... Mosqueda's colleagues on the test include Maria Cortes-Delgado, a doctoral student in the UB Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Tao Wang, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Bridging the political divide across the Gulf of Aqaba Aug 26, 2009
"The people involved are interested in international collaboration in science and protecting the place they live," said project co-director Stephen Monismith, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford ... To protect the gulf against oil and other toxic spills, Monismith and Stanford colleague Jeffrey Koseff, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, embarked on a unique collaboration with four marine scientists from the Middle East - Jordanians Riyad Manasrah and... (EurekAlert!)
Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Births and other announcements (3) Aug 23, 2009
Those making the list were Levi Best of Boerne, an environmental engineering major; Jeannette Coco of Fair Oaks Ranch, a human science major; and Aaron Lux of Kendalia, majoring in agriculture services and development. TEXAS TECH. (Boerne Star, TX)
Buyers still seek efficiency Aug 23, 2009
Earlier this year, the new Game and Fish headquarters received the U.S. Green Building Council's "platinum" designation for Leadership in Environmental Engineering and Design, usually referred to as LEED.. It is one of only four buildings in Arizona to meet the platinum standard, based on a long list of requirements for energy efficiency and low impact on the surrounding environment. (AZCentral -- Business)
Business people Aug 22, 2009
Benson 00001168 has more than 25 years of professional experience and specializes in civil and environmental engineering, design and surveying. Mark McDonald has joined MLFA's administrative department. (Anchorage Daily News)
OSU graduates one of its largest classes Aug 21, 2009
Brian E. Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Management, Bachelor of Arts, Construction Engineering Management; Curtis J. Odgers, Bachelor of Science, Horticulture; Kelli A. Pallister, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Andrew M. Peil, Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (4-year); John E. Peil, Bachelor of Science, Sociology; Angela D. Ragan, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering; Andrew J. Schaefer, Bachelor of Science, Horticulture; Kerry K. Schenck, Bachelor... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
How Mercury Becomes Toxic In The Environment Aug 20, 2009
In a series of laboratory experiments, Amrika Deonarine, a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering, found that organic matter and chemical compounds containing sulfur known as sulfides -- can readily bind to form mercury sulfide nanoparticles ... "The exposure rate of mercury in the U.S. is quite high," said Heileen Hsu-Kim, Duke assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and senior member of the research team. (Science Daily)
Engineers design sensors to monitor pipes after earthquakes Aug 20, 2009
"When an earthquake occurs and infrastructure systems fail, continued service of the water network is most critical," said Masanobu Shinozuka, lead project investigator and civil and environmental engineering chair. "Before anything happens, I'd like to have a pipe monitoring system in place to let us know when and where damage occurs. It could minimize misery and save lives," he added. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Adjusting to cooler climate Aug 18, 2009
Assan said one of the reasons he was attracted to ISU was because of the school's environmental engineering program ... Assan hopes to one day work for an environmental engineering company. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Davy Engineering Co. marks eighth decade and four generations Aug 16, 2009
Michael s son, Mark, joined Davy Engineering after receiving a degree in civil and environmental engineering from UW-Madison in 1994. In 1976, the company formed Davy Laboratories, which operates as a separate division. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bulldogs Spread Out Across Globe for Summer Aug 15, 2009
"I've spent the past six weeks in Brazil studying Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. The Yale program brought 20 students to the coastal town of Paraty for two weeks and Rio de Janeiro for the past month. As an environmental engineering major, I am learning a lot about the way a mega-country like Brazil deals with preserving its natural resources while continuously growing its economy. Also, working out at my gym in Rio has been hilarious - I think that I might be the only female in the... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Publicly Announces its Formal Desulphurization Plan for the Steel Industry Aug 11, 2009
RINO International Corporation, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Innomind Group Limited and Dalian Innomind Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., its contractually-controlled affiliate, Dalian RINO Environmental Engineering Science and Technology Co., Ltd. ("Dalian Rino") and Dalian Rino's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Dalian Rino Environmental Engineering Project Design Co., Ltd. and Dalian Rino Environmental Construction & Installation Project Co., Ltd., is a leading provider... (PR Newswire)
Top 10 Green Jobs Aug 9, 2009
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the field of environmental engineering will grow 25% during the next seven years. Current median salaries are $61,000. (Suite101.com)
Chris Lopez heading to Cornell College Aug 8, 2009
They are one of the Top 3 of D-III schools in the nation but I m self-motivated so I m stoked, said Lopez who plans on majoring in environmental engineering. I m going to be homesick but I ll get over it and I think it will be a cool experience. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
