The University of Utah is pleased to welcome the spring cohort of USPCASW exchange students. This is the fifth group of aspiring water engineers and technicians from Pakistan’s Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) to study at the U. It is also the largest, with seventeen students in total. The exchange program was established […]
Read MoreOn December 18-20 a group of international experts, including a delegation from the University of Utah, convened in Islamabad, Pakistan for the International Science-Policy Conference on Climate Change. The conference was attended by scientists from around the world, as well as other stakeholders including policy makers, academics, and NGOs. Pakistan is recognized as one of […]
Read MoreIt is a long way from Jamshoro, Pakistan to the campus of the University of Utah, and the journey involves more than just geography. There are gaps in culture and custom, in language and history. Hammad Malik has navigated the path well. Hammad first came to the U in 2016 as a part of […]
Read MoreThe summer of 2016 brought an unprecedented and unwelcome event to the waters of Utah Lake. A massive algal bloom spread across the lake, eventually encompassing ninety percent of its surface, causing local health officials to close the lake for several weeks to all recreational use. Algal blooms are naturally occurring, and nothing new to […]
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 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 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 […]
Read MoreThis fall the University of Utah was host to 18 students and 3 faculty from the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan. One of the core features of the exchange was the opportunity for visiting students and faculty to work with students and faculty at the University of Utah on research projects, which […]
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