October 2017
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
Find out more »December 2017
Applications Due
Students interested in pursuing graduate study and professional training within the “water-energy” nexus are encouraged to apply for participation in EMPOWER. Review of applications for students already enrolled in graduate study at S.U. will begin on Dec. 1. Applications from internal candidates submitted after Dec. 1 will be considered on a space available basis. Application instructions
Find out more »January 2018
Applications Due
If you are not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Syracuse University and are interested in applying to the EMPOWER program, please follow the instructions linked below. Review of applications for the EMPOWER program will begin on January 15. Applications submitted after Jan. 15 will be considered on a space available basis. Application Instructions
Find out more »April 2018
Dick Luthy Lecture
The old ways of coping with the West's water needs—overdraft of groundwater, stream depletion, and greater imports—will no longer meet the demands of the 21st Century. The solution to the challenge of urban water security will comprise a combination of conservation, desalination, stormwater capture, water reuse, and water banking. These “taps” of new urban water will help dry cities in California and elsewhere achieve more sustainable and resilient water futures. This presentation will highlight advances in pilot demonstrations and systems…
Find out more »May 2018
EMPOWER Faculty Leadership Meeting
Faculty leadership meeting to review program metrics, prospective Fall 2018 programming and admissions process update.
Find out more »Robin Glas PhD Thesis Defense
"Surface water and groundwater in a changing climate: applications of hydrogeophysics and trend analysis to understand hydrologic systems"
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