“The world is going to be in a different position in the next fifty years, especially in developing countries,” observes Dr. Bakhshal Lashari, director of the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Water at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Jamshoro, Pakistan. For the last two years the USPCASW program at MUET, in partnership […]
Read MoreWhat value do people place on water? What are the attributes that influence those judgments, and what effect do they have on public policy in the developing world? These questions have been driving the research of University of Utah graduate student and USPCASW research assistant Matt Kosko. “Institutions and the Willingness to Pay for Water […]
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 10, the Alta Club in downtown Salt Lake City hosted an event introducing the new cohort of University of Utah’s USPCASW exchange students to the local Pakistani business community. The reception offered the students an opportunity to meet local leaders, network, and build connections. The event was organized by University of […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water at the University of Utah is excited to be hosting an amazing group of Pakistani exchange students this fall from our partner Mehran University of Engineering and Technology. The students arrived on the evening of September 1st and were welcomed by USPCAS-W staff. The students will […]
Read MoreWater scarcity, sanitation, and pollution are some of the leading public health concerns facing the world today, and from a young age Jim VanDerslice knew he would spend his life doing something about it. As a junior in high school, Jim came to realize the potential of engineering as a lever. Engineering offers an opportunity […]
Read MoreIn May, team members from the U.S. travelled to Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan for a series of workshops. The theme for the mission was “Innovation for Impact.” Building on this theme, the team worked to more deeply engage MUET faculty, students, and stakeholders in a collaborative process. Workshop instructor teams included […]
Read MoreKhawar Mumtaz is the type of person who when faced with injustice knew she had to do something to confront it. The 1970s in Pakistan were a particularly dark time in a country who has had its share of dark times. The politics of authoritarianism and repression were on the rise and the rights of […]
Read MoreWith the help of Pat Shea and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD), USPCAS-W at the U was able to put together a three day tour of the Central Utah Project showcasing dams, treatment plants, and hydro power plants in central Utah. For many of the spring exchange participants, this was the first time […]
Read MoreIt was a busy visit to the University of Utah for Kevin Roberts, the Deputy Director of the Office of Education for USAID in Pakistan. Kevin provided the keynote address for the university’s World Water Day, and also participated in a series of meetings with the USPCAS-W’s executive committee and team members. Kevin’s visit provided […]
Read MoreThe USPCAS-W Spring Exchange continues at a lightning pace. The first half of the semester included eight students from MUET, with half staying for the full term and half staying until midterms. The group has been participating in a writing class, weekly water seminars, technical field trips, cultural activities, courses (including Small Water System Design, Bioprocess […]
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