AMPP Edmonton Chapter’s Post

Today we are celebrating the first year of #WorldEngineeringDay for Sustainable Development, which focuses on celebrating the important contributions of engineers to modern life and sustainable development. We want to highlight the great work that researchers are doing to help us achieve our goals. Moro Sabtiwu, who is studying Long Term Performance of Concretes Exposed to Severe Environments for a PhD, estimates a significant amount of the UK infrastructure budget is allocated to the maintenance, repair, or replacement of aging infrastructure. This is mainly associated with damage of the concrete and/or its steel reinforcement, typically induced by the CO2 present in the air or chlorides present in sea water. As part of Moro’s doctorate, he says the unplanned repair of infrastructure within the transport network can cause major disruptions to customers, at a great financial cost, particularly if the integrity of the concrete structures is compromised. Moro said: “There is an imminent need to elucidate the degradation mechanism of concrete infrastructure to identify intervention strategies for minimising its maintenance and increasing service life and assess the suitability of novel low carbon concretes for their application in critical infrastructural projects." To find out more about our research fellows and doctoral students, visit: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dxzTWGUP

What better way to start the International Women's Month than celebrating Mária Telkes (December 12, 1900 – December 2, 1995), a Hungarian-American biophysicist and inventor who worked on solar energy technologies. She moved to the United States in 1925 to work as a biophysicist. She became an American citizen in 1937 and started work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to create practical uses of solar energy in 1939. During World War II, she developed a solar distillation device, deployed at the end of the war, which saved the lives of downed airmen and torpedoed sailors. Her goal was to create a version for villagers in poor and arid regions. Telkes, often called by colleagues The Sun Queen, is considered one of the founders of solar thermal storage systems. After the war, she became an associate research professor at MIT. In the 1940s she and architect Eleanor Raymond created one of the first solar-heated houses, Dover Sun House, by storing energy each day. In 1953 they created a solar oven for people at various latitudes that could be used by children. In 1952, Telkes became the first recipient of the Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award. She was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Sciences Building Research Advisory Board in 1977. Telkes registered more than 20 patents. *** Excerpt from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia #MariaTelkes may have passed on but her legacy remains. 💐 #PiranoEnergy #solarenergy #affordableandcleanenergy #sdg7 #climatechange #climatechangesolutions #womeninscience #womeninstem #womenintechnology #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2024

At the most recent @Petrocultures 2024 conference, which took place at the University of Southern California (@uscedu) in #LosAngeles, Dr. Asma Mehan led a panel and presented a paper. Scholars, academics, and practitioners from all around the world gathered for this international conference, which took place from May 15–18, 2024, to talk about the future of energy and its cultural ramifications. The panel, titled “After Oil: Re-envisioning a Post Fossil-Fuel Future and Industrial Heritage,” featured panelists including Sina Mostafavi, Ph.D., Zachary S. CaseyTexas Tech University Huckabee College of Architecture Texas Tech University, as well as Taraneh Meshkani, Kent State University. The discussion emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex issues related to industrial heritage and sustainability. The panel was well-received, with attendees praising the depth of the discussions and the forward-thinking perspectives offered by the speakers. The exchange of ideas highlighted the need for ongoing research and dialogue to navigate the post-oil future effectively. #Petrocultures2024 #PostFossilFuel #IndustrialHeritage #Sustainability #InterdisciplinaryResearch #USC #EnergyCulture #FutureOfEnergy #UrbanStudies

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Today, ACEC Colorado proudly recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day. This day is a moment to reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the U.S. and to honor the vital role they continue to play in shaping our nation. Consulting engineering firms can celebrate and honor this day by: 1. Building Partnerships – Collaborate with Indigenous leaders and communities to integrate their perspectives and values into engineering projects. 2. Acknowledging Land – Start meetings with a land acknowledgment, recognizing the traditional lands where your projects are located and honoring the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded them for generations. 3. Educating Your Team – Host a workshop or seminar about Indigenous history, cultures, and contributions, especially in the realm of environmental stewardship and sustainable development. 4. Promoting Indigenous Talent – Encourage and support Indigenous representation in STEM fields through mentorship, scholarships, or partnerships with universities serving Indigenous populations. 5. Supporting Indigenous Businesses – When sourcing for materials or services, consider partnering with Indigenous-owned businesses, contributing to their economic empowerment. Additional information can be found in this article from The New York Times https://ow.ly/8FKK50TKOix Let’s continue to foster respect and collaboration while promoting a future where Indigenous wisdom is woven into the fabric of engineering innovation. 🌎✨ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ACEC #EngineeringExcellence #Sustainability #HonoringIndigenousCommunities

Powering the future in MongoliaJiyoo Jye | School of Engineering

A stronger, more innovative Ontario starts with embracing diversity in engineering. Despite our progress, women represent only 27% of engineering students at Ontario universities, highlighting the critical need to attract and retain more women in these fields. With women earning 41% of STEM degrees at Ontario universities, we're making strides, but there's more work ahead. Join us in empowering women in engineering. Discover the insights shared by Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering at University of Waterloo, and Navan C., Structural Engineer at Entuitive and member of ACEC-Ontario’s Women’s and Future Leader Networks, in this important message from Council of Ontario Universities and ACEC-Ontario. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4eMrjbV #INWED24

📣Invitation to conference   📅 From 11th-13th of September 2024 Materials and Durability - DTU Sustain will be hosting the conference “Waste to Materials in Building and Construction” at DTU - Technical University of Denmark.   ℹ The conference for Waste 2 Material in Construction for Young Researchers specifically emphasizes fostering the development of PhDs, Postdocs, and other emerging researchers. The primary focus of this conference is to explore the reutilization of waste materials in circular construction.   Diverse thematic elements will be presented to ensure inclusivity, encompassing highly technical and social dimensions. Efficient communication channels will be actively promoted, particularly facilitating interactions between emerging researchers and senior figures from academia and industry.    The keynote speakers will represent diverse backgrounds, spanning academia, industry, and legislation. Through this format, we will cultivate a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere conducive to interaction and engagement among the attendees.   👉See the full program and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dtiKK4nk   📌Deadline for abstract submission is 31st of May 2024   #circularconstruction #sustainability #materials #DTUdk #DTUSustain

🎉 100 Citations Milestone! 🎉 I'm excited to share that my article "Fundamentals of Building Deconstruction as a Circular Economy Strategy for the Reuse of Construction Materials" has reached 100 citations as of September 21, 2024! This achievement highlights the growing interest in building deconstruction as a key strategy for circular economy and the reuse of construction materials and encourages me to keep contributing to research and innovation in urban planning and sustainability! #CircularEconomy #BuildingDeconstruction #Sustainability #Research #UrbanPlanning