“It’s 3D printed titanium,” said Dr. Krista Carlson, cradling the dark grey lattice-filled tube in her palms. Smaller than a toilet paper tube and nearly as light, the device represents years of research and offers an elegant solution to the ugly problem of pathogen-contaminated drinking water.
Read MoreThe Fall U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water Exchange scholars took to the desert in October—exploring Moab, hiking in Arches National Park and enjoying two nights of camping at Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa. The students met with local experts to better understand water issues in the Colorado River Basin. They were also introduced to the writing of local authors, including Edward Abbey whose thoughts on water served as a focal point for their written reflections on the trip. Writing instruction is an important aspect of the Exchange experience and the field assignment evolved into a contest and an opportunity for friendly competition; the top three essays are published below along with photos from the trip.
Read MoreIn October, Jewell Lund, a University of Utah Ph.D. student, and I joined researchers from the Mehran University of Engineering & Technology and Karakoram International University to kickstart a collaborative research project in the Upper Indus Basin. Our aim is to differentiate between glacier melt, snow melt, precipitation and groundwater contribution to a major Indus River tributary.
Read MoreJoin us in celebration of USPCASW’s contributions to global water security. Enjoy a research showcase, refreshments and awards ceremony: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5:30-7:30 p.m. Church & State Event Space 370 South 300 East, Salt Lake City Facebook Event Page Featuring posters presented by 13 USPCASW Exchange Scholars…PLUS, University of Utah posters by USPCASW faculty […]
Read MorePakistan plays host to the most extensive irrigation canal network in the world. That vein-like system, fed by five large rivers, sprawls across the Indus Basin and is the lifeblood of the country’s agriculture industry–a sector that supports more than 40 percent of Pakistan’s workforce.
Read MoreThe U Water Center recently hosted representatives from National Technology University of Pakistan (NUTECH). As a pioneering “university for industry” in Islamabad, Pakistan, NUTECH aims to provide technology-driven, innovative teaching, learning and research.
Read MoreAs a WaSH scholar at Mehran University for Engineering and Technology, Sharma’s goal is three-fold: understand the perceptions people in Pakistan have about menstruation, create research-based school curriculum about menstruation, and design and distribute a biodegradable sanitary napkin that can replace the traditional ways of managing menstruation.
Read MoreThe Water Entrepreneurship Program is designed to equip engineering students with the holistic skillset needed to develop, deploy and scale market-based solutions to global water challenges. Students are introduced to lean and practical approaches to invention and product development, learn to write effective business plans, and explore various sources of funding.
Read Moreoriginally posted in @theu on August 27, 2018 By Cecily Sakrison, communications specialist, The Water Center at the University of Utah Some come to the Natural History Museum of Utah for the world-class dinosaur exhibit, others are drawn to the vast collection of gems and minerals. But if you’re interested in sustainable engineering and infrastructure, you’ve arrived […]
Read Moreoriginally posted in @theu on July 16, 2018 By Cecily Sakrison, communications specialist, The Water Center at the University of Utah From Mason Kreidler’s campus office you can see Mount Olympus wedging its way into the sky. The mountain view calls to mind the six canyons in his Salt Lake watershed study area—deep clefts that […]
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