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Prof. Margaret Gitau recently gave invited talks on “Managing Water Quality for a Sustainable World” and “Modeling for Hydrology and Water Quality” at Qinghai Normal University in Xining, China. In these talks, she discussed perspectives, current research, and future directions for water quality management, and also highlighted challenges and opportunities for hydrologic and water quality modeling. |
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Prof. Muhoro to Lead Workshop on Negotiation
This will be an excellent follow-up from the MTAWA Panel Discussion and Graduate Career Workshop held last year.
MTAWA Holds Successful Meeting in Atlanta, GA
Prof. Margaret Gitau (Purdue University and MTAWA) gave an update on the state of the Network. (Network Update) |
Dr. Margaret Okomo-Adhiambo (CDC and MTAWA) led a combined breakout session on early career challenges and opportunities and the importance of mentoring. (Breakout Session 1A, B) |
Dr. Elizabeth Quansah (Auburn University) gave an inspiring keynote address, sharing her professional journey and providing insights into the challenges and opportunities for African women in academia. (MTAWA Meeting Keynote Presentation) |
Prof. Clare Muhoro (Towson University and MTAWA) gave a workshop on negotiation covering key strategies including identifying negotiables and setting your BATNA and ZOPA. (Materials only available to meeting participants.) |
Prof. Margaret Gitau led a group mentoring session focused on challenges and opportunities for African women in academia. (See Meeting Report for Notes.) |
Dr. Maryann Chege (Floyd Medical Center and MTAWA) hosted a tour of Atlanta for interested participants. |
| Meeting Report: Meeting Report | |
| Resources and links:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/ProfessionalDevelopment/Student (Purdue University) https://rackham.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mentoring.pdf (University of Michigan) https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development/graduate-game-plan (University of British Columbia) https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/FacultyResources/Faculty-Mentoring-Packet-(updated%2001-24-2018).pdf (Purdue University, For Mentors). |
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Dr. Margaret Okomo-Adhiambo inducted as Fellow of the AAS
 Dr. Margaret Okomo-Adhiambo |
On Dec 11, 2018, Dr. Margaret Okomo-Adhiambo was inducted as Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, in Pretoria, SA. Fellows are elected based on achievements including their publication record, innovations, leadership roles and contribution to policy and to the development of science on the continent, and globally. Dr. Okomo-Adhiambo says “[I am] very humbled and honored to be part of this prestigious group of scientists.” |
Prof. Margaret Gitau Gives Invited Seminar at IIT Bombay
Prof. Gitau (at right) receives a token of appreciation from Prof. Jothiprakash of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the Civil Engineering Association. Margaret Gitau, Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University and President of MTAWA, gave an invited seminar at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, on October 3, 2018. Prof. Gitau talked about one of the greatest challenges in our world today, this being the impairment of water quality by pollutants from agricultural, rural/urbanizing, and urban lands. She discussed her perspectives, current research, and future directions, and also highlighted opportunities for integrated, multidisciplinary research to develop sustainable solutions to current water quality problems. |
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