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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
New Committee for the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research - Baden Württemberg (IAHR-BW)
In a meeting with many of the IAHR-BW members, yesterday evening was chosen the next committee that will lead and develop the activities during 2012. Through a tight vote, the candidates for Vice-president, Finance and Web Master were chosen. I am glad to be elected as Vice-President of IAHR-BW in order to promote activities and opportunities among the students involved in the organization. It was a joint win, thus, for this year there are two Vice-Presidents, my colleague Mehdi Ak was also chosen. Soon, there will be posted a note and a picture with the whole new committee and also, the activities and services for this new year. Congratulations to all my partners!!!
What is the IAHR?
(Text copied from the IAHR website: http://www.iahr-bw.org)
IAHR, the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research, particularly promotes the advancement and exchange of knowledge through working groups, specialty symposia, congresses, and publications on water resources, river and coastal hydraulics, risk analysis, energy, environment, disaster prevention, industrial processes. Among the variety of activities which are undertaken to achieve our mission are:
- Organizing events: congresses, specialty conferences, workshops and continuing education courses
- Technical meetings through our Sections
- Regional meetings through our Regional Divisions
- European Engineering Graduate School Environment Water: IAHR-EGW, Stuttgart
- Participation in international programs such as UNESCO, WMO and ICSU
- Promotion of student activities
- Publications
The objectives of applied research, scientific exchange, and technology transfer and research management provide an umbrella for all IAHR endeavors. The scope of IAHR involves research, engineering applications and their interactions and thus caters to the needs of both individual and corporate members. Hydraulics covers only one part of the water resources domain and most applications, developments, policies, and engineering works must consider all aspects of that domain. IAHR provides an excellent basis for co-operation with other water-related associations, where common interests call for combined efforts in hydrology (IAHS), urban water (IWA), development of water resources (IWRA), coastal and maritime engineering, etc. Specific developments which take place within the IAHR disciplinary field but have thematically larger implications and application areas (e.g., hydroinformatics) are stimulated by IAHR. Professionals from different disciplines will find a place in IAHR, and interactions with neighboring disciplines possibly covered by other associations are stimulated and can find proper attention.
About IAHR-BW
In response to the promotion of the student activities of IAHR (International Association of Hydro-Environmental Engineering and Research), the very first student chapter was founded at the University Stuttgart in the year 2000. At that time it was named IAHR-SSC (Stuttgart Student Chapter). Since then, it has always been one of the most active chapters in the world.
In 2005, under the presidency of Rüdiger Siebel, the IAHR-SSC has been registered at the Stuttgart State Court as a public organization, and was officially named as IAHR-SSC. The IAHR BW (officially still named as IAHR-SSC) has its roots within two international, water related, study programs at the Universität Stuttgart: the ENWAT (International Doctoral Program Environment Water) and the WAREM (Internationally Orientated Master of Science Program Water Resources Engineering and Management) program. The IAHR BW is dedicated to promote students activities and to facilitate their communication with young water professionals worldwide and internationally renowned researchers.
From 2009 onwards, after renaming the IAHR from "Hydraulic" to "Hydro-Environment", the IAHR BW is increasingly expanding and including students from other programs within the Universität Stuttgart (e.g. Umweltschutztechnik, WASTE) and is intending to link related study programs from other universities within Baden-Württemberg.
Further, the IAHR BW is including former members and friends who have now proceeded in their professional career, thus creating a powerful academic network, simplifying the step from university into profession for our members.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Solutions for my Planet
A young activist from the Caribbean, Johanny Perez, presents an inspiring talk about her project: “Solutions for my Planet” winner of the Sustainability Prize at EARTH University in 2010.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
I. Change the Biz World Winners
Challenge:Future In partnership with World Business School Council for Sustainable Business (WBSCSB) challenged youth to change the business world!
From June 7th 2011, youth members of the global think tank and competition Challenge:Future were challenge to present ideas on how to bring sustainability to the business sector. Here was the task:
"Imagine that you are applying for your dream job. After many tests and interviews you are given your final assignment – the most important test of your abilities and skills to survive in 21st century. You are asked to develop a presentation to the company’s senior management offering your own best thinking and capabilities on:
- What is sustainability in your own words?
- Why does it matter for business?
- How should future managers – youth of today – be prepared to successfully deal with emerging challenges of the world (environmental and societal issues)?
- In your view, what are three the most important characteristics of a truly sustainable company that should be never, ever neglected and why? Do you know any such company?
- How would you lead the transformation of company, department, process, product to tr
uly sustainable one? Where would you start, what would you do first?"
And here is my solution: http://challengefuture.org/stormit/ideas/197
I ended as semifinalist in a group of 15 participants. Then, we were rechallenge to present our ideas to the business sector. I had to set appointments and finally, got the chance with Daimler and MFG in Stuttgart. Judges chose and my proposal was chosen as the finalist and winner of the competition. The prize is: 1st place – full participation at the challengefuture Summit 2012 (travel, accommodation and program).
Here is the post: http://www.challengefuture.org/news/490
I am very happy for this opportunity of learning and gaining skills within this competition, and also, having networks among the business sector.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Challenge:Future--Anti-Corruption Action Winner!
Anti-Corruption Action! from Challenge:Future on Vimeo.
Thank you very much to Mr. Frederic Eman-Sade Gerardino,
also to Mrs. Ana Maria Martinez, Prof. Eugenio Galan and Prof. Altagracia Araujo
for your valuable insights in this project!!!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Challenge:Future Competition and Global Think Tank
(Text copied from original website): At the heart of the think tank's efforts is the challengefuture global youth competition - the leading worldwide web-based contest built on the principles of radical inclusiveness and open innovation. The main competition is complemented with a range of quick challenges - focused and daring contest run in partnership with pioneering organizations around
the globe.
The competition concludes with a face-to-face challengefuture Summit, a life-changing event connecting the most innovative youth, pioneering businesses, policy leaders and other change makers in dialogue, reflection, and action.
The thinking, creation, and dialogue then continue on the pages of the Future Book, an annual community-authored collection of provocative expert ideas and intuitive youth foresight.
Why joining?
for youth Challenge:Future offers a profound and life-changing experience as the youth thinks about the future and takes advantage of a chance to influence it. Explore ways to engage with us
for educators Challenge:Future provides access and insight into the future of education in the context of deep dialogues with colleagues from different corners of the world. Explore ways to connect with us
for business Challenge:Future helps to foresee the future trends, gain access to global talent, and position yourself as a company of innovation, foresight, and responsibility. Explore the opportunities for your company
for the World Challenge:Future invests into development of minds and hearts of the future generations and prepares the change-makers of tomorrow for the challenge of transitioning towards smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Explore more ways we can foster change together
Ten ways to come to the Summit in 2012 in Slovenia:
1. Top Five Grand Prize Contenders for C:F Main Competition
2. Outstanding Finalist teams
3. Winners of Quick Challenges
4. C:F Youth Judges
5. Most Active C:F Chapter Presidents and Members
6. Most Contributing C:F Action Team Leaders and Members
7. Top Sparks Winners
8. C:F Summit Youth Speakers and Panelists
9. Outstanding Pioneering Youths
10. Green tickets with open invitation for any youths
Sign up: http://challengefuture.org/
6th World Youth Congress 2012- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(Text copied from original website): "Peace Child International is a UK-based charity with the aim of empowering young people to be the change they want to see in the world. They want to encourage young people to inform themselves and then take action.
The World Youth Congress, organized by Peace Child International, takes place bi-annually and brings together youth activists with professionals from governments, UN Agencies and international NGOs.
The main goals of the Congress are:
• To promote youth led development as a constructive and effective way to make poverty history, • To accelerate momentum towards the achievement of the MDGs • To encourage the development of green, sustainable entrepreneurship The Congresses have a strong educational component, including skills workshops, round table discussions and a community action component where delegates work on local projects in the host country and share best practice."
The 6th World Youth Congress will be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.
To apply: http://wycrio2012.org/?p=395
Organization of the 1st - TEDxStuttgart in 2012
(Text copied from original website): "Stuttgart has been an unparalleled world leader in science, business, innovation and culture. This city is built on great ideas. TEDxStuttgart wants to provide a platform to share these great ideas with the broad community and the world. We want to see how Stuttgart is learning from the past to drive its history into the future.
We believe that if ideas are shared with community leaders and multipliers, they will have the chance to make a difference for our community. We are inviting innovative thinkers and researchers from different backgrounds to share their ideas worth spreading to our community.
At TEDxStuttgart 2012, we want incorporate this vision into our theme. ‘Back to the Future: Learning from the past to shape our future.’ Self-reflection is necessary for everyone looking to move forward. This is no exemption for a city or region as a whole. Let us find out what we have learned and where we are going".
Interested? Contact us: tedxstuttgart@googlemail.com
Website: http://tedxstuttgart.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tedxstuttgart