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31st biennial

Conference of AIDIS-Interamericana

October 12-15, 2008

Santiago, Chile

for more information, click: http://www.aidis.cl

 

USAIDIS (AIDIS-USA)  is one of 24 chapters that represent AIDIS-Interamericana in 32 countries. AIDIS-Interamericana's objective is the  development and enhancement of Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Science activities for the improvement of the environment, public health and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Americas.  

Mission Statement

The mission of USAIDIS is to further the goals of AIDIS Interamericana through programs and services that promote sound environmental practices, policies, management, and education to improve the quality of life throughout the Americas. In carrying out this mission, USAIDIS will:

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facilitate communication and establish links among organizations and individuals

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promote the technical and professional development of AIDIS members

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support the reciprocal exchange of appropriate technologies and practices, and

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uphold the highest standards of professionalism

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USAIDIS EVENTS

AS SEPTEMBER 2008 APPROACHES, PLEASE CHECK HERE EVERY FEW WEEKS FOR UPDATED INFO. , AND PLEASE CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST, INCLUDING EVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE USA

 

We will soon re-activate our program of Washington DC luncheons with guest speakers.  The next such luncheon will be in late September 2008, with guest speaker Dr. Adalberto Noyola, who is President of AIDIS-Interamericana, former president of the Mexican Federation of Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Sciences, and a professor at the Autonomous National University of Mexico.

 

past events:

June 7, 2007 -

New York City

Mr. Scott J. Schwarz will make a presentation on Dealing With Vapor Intrusion Modeling In The Courtroom Dealing With Vapor Intrusion Modeling In The Courtroom

 

January 5, 2007 -

Washington DC

Luncheon - Awards for service to USAIDIS

 

November 15, 2006 -

Washington DC

Guest speaker Sofialeticia Morales, of PAHO, discussed Millennium Development Goals in The Western Hemisphere

 

September 27, 2006 -

Washington DC

Guest speaker Kenneth R. Wright discussed his research about Water Engineering Masterpieces of The Inca Empire

 

September 13, 2006 -

Washington DC

The topic of this luncheon meeting was  Building International Alliances for Sustainable Infrastructure   Our guest speaker will be Michael Sanio, ASCE Director, International Alliances.

 

June 6, 2006 -

Washington DC

The topic of this luncheon meeting was The Water for The Poor Act.  Our guest speaker was Mr. Judah Ariel, who is a foreign policy aid to the US Congress. (More info is available in our August 2006 newsletter).

 

March 16, 2006 -

New York City

Dr. Stephen Bates made a presentation about Indoor Air Quality and Mold Problems (click here for more info).

 

February 8, 2006 -

Washington DC

The topic of this luncheon meeting was Sanitation and Hygiene Lending by the World Bank.  Our guest speaker was Mr. Eduardo A. Perez. (more info is available in our August 2006 newsletter).

 

September 29, 2005 -

Washington DC

The topic at this luncheon meeting was ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS' ECUADOR WATER PROJECT.   Our guest speakers were Mr. David Hill, of Black & Veatch, and Mr. Javier Ordonez Arizaga, of the Univ. of Maryland at College Park.

 

May 17, 2005 -

Washington DC

Guest speaker Lee Roberts will discuss AWWA's International Outreach.  The speaker was the International Council Chair for the AWWA, as well as the Technology Committee Chair for Water for People, and President and CEO of the Roberts Filter Group.

 

May 11, 2005 -

New York City

Guest speaker Carl-Axel Soderberg presented an Environmental Profile of the Caribbean.  The speaker is past President of AIDIS-Interamericana, and Chief of the USEPA Caribbean Division, based in Puerto Rico.

 

March 2, 2005 -

Washington DC

Guest speaker Marcos Helano Fernandes Montenegro provided an overview of water sector themes and programs of the Brazilian Ministry of CitiesThe speaker is the Director of the Department of Development and Technical Cooperation; in the National Secretariat for Environmental Sanitation, of the Brazilian Ministry of Cities.

 

February 15, 2005 -

New York City

New York State's Brownfield Law was discussed at this meeting.  Click here for more info.

 

February 9, 2005 -

near Washington DC

Dawn Kristof, President of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Assoc., spoke about "Selling US Equipment and Expertise to Latin America - A Trade Issue"

 

December 1, 2004 -

near Washington DC

The immediate past President of WEF, Lawrence Jaworski, spoke about Water Quality Enhancement in Latin America - the role of WEF and AIDIS 

 

 

OTHER EVENTS, INCLUDING EVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE USA: 

See the events page of this website

 

Click on events for more detailed information