The first round of faculty have arrived from MUET as part of the USPCAS-W exchange program. Currently 6 faculty have come over to the United States for the spring semester with 4 housed at the U and 2 housed at CSU. Those on the exchange will be involved in research, a technical class, mentoring, a […]
Read Moreby James Thompson, Interim Executive Director of Technology Venture Commercialization at the University of Utah Universities are generally tasked with the organization, creation and transfer of knowledge. The most effective Universities transfer this knowledge in three ways: 1. To students 2. Publications, conferences, literature, books, etc… AND 3. To society to make an impact. Transitioning […]
Read MoreThe Express Tribune posted an article about Dr. Tariq Banuri’s recent talk on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in post-Paris agreement at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. “If we do not adopt now, it would become difficult to get any assistance in face of climate related disasters,” Dr. Banuri said. He also highlighted that after […]
Read MoreMehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro and University of Utah USA in collaboration with Pakistan Science Foundation jointly organized a one day International workshop on “Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Institutional Sustainability in Higher Academia” under the auspices of U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water. Experts belong to higher academia, industry and corporate sector, civil […]
Read MoreWhen students and faculty visit the University of Utah from MUET, they will have access to a series of labs doing work on water. This includes work on water sustainability, surface imaging, mercury, and water/soil testing. We visited four of theses labs and collected photos, along with a brief look at what sorts of work […]
Read MoreTim Gates is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. Tim specializes in hydraulic and water resources systems engineering. He has taught academic courses in open-channel flow, fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, hydraulic structures/systems, hydrology, groundwater engineering, and solid dynamics. Tim is also Co-Chair Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage Working Group for USPCASW. Q: Please […]
Read MoreThe U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCASW) is pleased to announce Call for Proposals to undertake applied research in water-related issues. During 2015-16, a total of three grants of up to Pak Rs 3 million each will be funded under this call covering the following themes: (i) overcoming water scarcity, (ii) improving water […]
Read MoreStable, Prosperous Pakistan is Crucial for Peace and Development, says John P. Groarke – USAID Mission Director to Pakistan at MUET groundbreaking ceremony of USPCAS-W JAMSHORO September 17, 2015: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director to Pakistan John P. Groarke said that stable and prosperous Pakistan is crucial for peace and development of […]
Read MoreOn August 31st, USPCASW at MUET hosted an orientation and welcome session for the first batch of M.S. and PhD students to enroll in the new program. Of the 53 students enrolled in the program, 44 students participated in the orientation. Vice Chancellor of Mehran University of Engineering & Technology-Jamshoro joined other senior university officials, […]
Read MoreMUET and the U took full advantage of the time surrounding the MOU signing to introduce MUET faculty to senior faculty at the U, tour facilities, and generally get a better sense of what those visiting will have a chance to experience. Visitors from MUET included Vice Chancellor Uqaili, Professor Bhutto (Director, Institute of Science and […]
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