Pakistan faces the same challenges regarding women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations as is common throughout the world. At the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (MUET), only about 15% of the 6,900 students are female. Within the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water, MUET the original faculty consisted of […]
Read MoreThe USPCASW has planned a series of seminars and workshops on several enduring and emerging policy issues involving water in Pakistan. The main purpose of these seminars and workshops is to bring together senior policy makers and relevant stakeholders to explore policy and research priorities for addressing water sustainability issues within the framework of the […]
Read MoreThe U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water at the University if Utah is excited to have space in the brand new Law building on campus. Not only does the space offer amazing views of the Salt Lake Valley, it is also built to promote sustainability, save energy, and conserve water. It is an amazing face […]
Read MoreNeil Grigg is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. His focus on global water and infrastructure issues makes him a great addition to USPCASW. Neil took the time to share with us a little more about him and also a little more about Colorado State University and why they are […]
Read MoreMehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (MUET) is home to the Pakistan side of the USAID funded U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCASW). The school is located in Jamshoro, 150 km outside of Karachi on the right bank of the Indus River, and is one of the top 10 Engineering Universities in […]
Read MoreMembers of the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Water met earlier this June at MUET. This time was used to work on curriculum development, gender, and effective teaching. The official launch for USPCAS was also held during this visit, along with a water stakeholder meeting. Check out some of the photos from this visit.
Read MoreProfessor Robin Craig joined the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water, University of Utah as part of the Environmental Engineering Working Group. Her expertise and background in water law and the impact of climate change on freshwater resources will be a fantastic resource as the project moves forward. Craig took a few moments to […]
Read Morecivil society organizations, and senior administration and faculty from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) attended a stakeholder conference on…
Read MoreThe Water Institute at UNC Gillings School of Global Public health recently released a new Water, Sanitation, and Hygeine (WASH) Performance Index Report. The report looks at trends and changes over time, rather than absolute levels, with regards to: water access, water equity, sanitation access, and sanitation equity. It is important to note that the […]
Read MoreU.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy Richard Stengel and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson, along with Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif, officially launched the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies (CAS) on June 3rd – a $127 million investment from the United States to build partnerships […]
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