Fall 2016 Exchange Photo Contest
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As part of our Fall Exchange program, we have invited the students and faculty visiting from MUET to share photos of their experience. Here are some selections from the contest so far.
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Call for Concept Notes for Research Grant Program in Water 2016-17
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Overview The figure below illustrates USPCAS-W vision of Pakistan’s water sector as an integrated sociotechnical system, bringing together resource endowments, engineering systems, and natural and social sciences considerations, as well as, the natural and human impact factors, i.e., natural hazards (especially climate change), and the multiplicity of human responses (policy, governance, law, finance and economics, […]
Read MoreProgress on the Pakistan Water Development Report
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A meeting of the lead authors of the Pakistan Water Development Report (PWDR) was held on August 10th, 2016 at PCRWR Headquarters Islamabad. The PWDR will be the Center’s flagship report, and benefit from results and analyses of several research projects being implemented by the Center and its partners. The meeting was Co-chaired by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Chairman, […]
Read MoreGlobal and Local Perspectives on Water- Bridging Utah and Pakistan on Water Issues
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The Utah Women of Water are hosting USPCAS-W at their event on Tuesday, June 21st. This seminar will feature Dr. Steven Burian and Dr. Christine Pomeroy from the University of Utah, and several visiting faculty from Pakistan who are working with the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W). This initiative has brought together researchers from multiple […]
Read MoreTeam Highlight – Ramesh Goel
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Ramesh Goel is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, as well as Co-Chair of USPCASW’s Environmental Engineering Working Group. He spoke with us about his background and thoughts about the project. Q: What other projects are you currently involved with? I’m working on several projects. My main focus is […]
Read MoreUSPCASW MOU Signing
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On Tuesday, August 11th USPCASW hosted the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between University of Utah and Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro. The agreement sets out goals, anticipated roles, and responsibilities for both Universities in making USPCASW a success that goes far beyond the initial 5 years being funded by USAID. USCPASW was […]
Read MoreNew Space for USPCASW, University of Utah
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The 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 MoreTeam Highlight – Neil Grigg
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Neil 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
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Mehran 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 MoreTeam Highlight – Robin Craig Q&A
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Professor 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 […]
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