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Sharjah - American University of Sharjah (AUS),in cooperation with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU),began the 2015 International Conference on Water, Energy and Environment (ICWEE), today, March 24, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS. The three-day conference promotes a global collaboration among faculty, students, engineers and managers on ecological economics and water, energy and environment resources management.
The conference provides a forum for distinguished guest speakers and practitioners from over 16 countries to address recent research results and to present and discuss issues related to water regulation and policies, water resources and sustainable development of the region, progress in water protection and remediation, desalination, wastewater treatment, energy, environmental impact, economic management and development of water resources, environment and other water-related topics.
During his welcoming remarks, AUS Interim ProvostKevin Mitchellspoke of Sheikh Dr. Sultan's vision that AUS become a "center of research for educational development and the solution of social problems." Mitchell stated "In light of the challenges facing societies in arid regions that are subject to greater strains resulting from rapid urbanization and population growth, it is fitting that AUS hosts the Third International Conference on Water, Energy and Environment."
"While questions related to water, energy and environment have broad implications at local, regional and global scales, the issues addressed by the conference demonstrate the potential technical advances will be fundamental for resolving social problems in the 21st century," he added.
Dr. Leland Blank, Dean of the College of Engineering, also welcomed the attendees and provided insight into the engineering college and future plans of expansion.
ICWEE 2015 includes peer reviewed presentations of over 200 technical papers, posters, industrial workshops and an exhibition for local and regional industries. After the review process, 114 papers and posters were chosen to be presented and selected research papers will be published in a number of internationaljournals such as Desalination and Water Treatment.
The conference is co-chaired by Dr. Taleb Ibrahim and Dr.Yousef Alhayek, professors of engineering at AUS and UAE University, respectively, and sponsored by Bee'ah,Al Hamad Building Contracting Company, andthe Gulf Ecosystem Research Center (GERC). Itwill continue until Thursday, March 26.
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About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model.
It offers 26 majors and 52 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment.
As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The bachelor of science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
For more information, please contact:
Miriam Kiwan, Director of Strategic Communications and Media, mkiwan@aus.edu
Nazzal Yousef, Director of Media Relations +971 6 515 2157, nyousuf@aus.edu
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