March 2017
Strategic Career Planning Workshop
Dr. Josh Henkin, from STEM Career Services, will be facilitating a workshop on Strategic Career Planning. This workshop explores the skills and best practices for transitioning from an academic environment to one of the numerous non-academic career paths. It introduces students to a more strategic approach to career planning that encourages them to gain experience and build their professional network early in their academic training. Topics covered include: creating your “elevator pitch,” networking as a part of life, developing the…
Find out more »April 2017
Joel Burken
Dr. Joel G. Burken, Curators Distinguished Professor in Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, will be seminar speaker on Monday, April 10 from 4-5 pm. His talk, entitled "Reconnecting Urban Hydrology with Green Roofs and Infrastructure – Understanding the Benefits," is part of the Environmental Engineering Seminar Series and is co-sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Reconnecting Urban Hydrology with Green Roofs and Infrastructure – Understanding the Benefits Abstract:…
Find out more »Environmental Consulting Career Panel
A two-hour panel discussion about environmental consulting as a possible career. Lunch will be served. Panelists include: Emily Bernzott, PE - Design Engineer, NTM Engineering Timothy Daniluk, Project Scientist, ERM Kenneth Hubbard, Buckeye Partners, LP (corporate environmental department) Brian Solomon, Senior Scientist, Anchor QEA, LLC This event is open to graduate students enrolled in the Water-Energy Seminar.
Find out more »Dr. Anna Martini
Dr. Anna Martini, from Amherst College, will present her research at the KD Nelson Lecture Series. Details to come
Find out more »Dr. Holly Michael
Dr. Holly Michael, from the University of Delaware, will be presenting at the KD Nelson Lecture Series.
Find out more »October 2017
Syracuse Center of Excellence Symposium
This event is required for students enrolled in the Water-Energy seminar! Please see http://syracusecoe.syr.edu/symposium/ for more information.
Find out more »EMPOWER External Advisors Meeting
The External Advisory Committee (EAC) is comprised of five scientists with a range of professional experiences related to the research themes of EMPOWER. The advisors are from the following industries: energy, advocacy, government research, environmental consulting, and educational programming to serve underrepresented students in STEM. The EAC provides guidance for programming to ensure high-level performance of EMPOWER graduates in the workplace. The EAC will be visiting Syracuse University on Thursday, Oct. 5. During their visit, the EAC will be hearing about EMPOWER's…
Find out more »Lee Nichols Presentation
Details to come. Mr. Lee C. G. Nichols, P.Eng., P.Geol., serves as Chairman and President of Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. He has over 40 years experience in geotechnical engineering, mine and tailings facilities development and design, groundwater and mine dewatering studies, water quality studies, environmental studies, surface hydrology and ore reserve estimates. Mr. Nichols is a Geotechnical Engineer, Professional Engineer and Consulting Engineer. Mr. Nichols holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario and a…
Find out more »November 2017
Ed Harvey, National Park Service
Birdsall-Dreiss Lecture
Find out more »Workshop on Implicit Bias and Inclusive Practices
Dr. Wade Pickren, from Cosmos Hill Associates, will be leading a workshop to introduce students to the concept of implicit bias. The three-hour workshop will consist of information, active learning, and exercises. Lunch will be included. Room location HL500. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Deanna at dhmccay@syr.edu
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