QLD Chapter Information
Submitted by adminssee on Mon, 2011-11-14 16:34
The Queensland Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering is a professional, vibrant and active branch.
Our goals are:-
- Delivering Professional Development Opportunities for our members
- Encouraging sustainable practices in all professions and engineering disciplines
- Provide opportunities for networking an liaison between industry, students and government
- Keeping members updated on new initiatives and developments in sustainability and environmental engineering
- Providing a forum for dialogue on current issues relating to sustainability, the environment and climate change
Activities:-
- Monthly technical seminars (2010 schedule) (2011 schedule)
Please note that most seminars in 2012 will be held on the 3rd Tuesday each month
- Annual student awards evening
- Workshops, breakfasts, site visits, discussion forums on an as needed basis.
- Provide comments on policy and discussion papers
- Input into the SSEE National Journal – The Environmental Engineer
- Represent QLD on the National SSEE Board and the Environmental College
Our preliminary 2012 schedule:
|
DATE |
TOPIC |
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January |
No session |
|
Tuesday 21 Feb 2012 |
Technical Seminar - Climate Skepticism - effective countering of climate misinformation |
|
Tuesday 20 Mar 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 17 Apr 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 15 May 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 19 Jun 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 17 July 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 21 Aug 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 18 Sep 2012 |
Technical Seminar |
|
Tuesday 16 October 2012 |
Technical Seminar - tba |
|
Date TBC October 2012 |
Technical Session - Annual Qld Environmental Students Award Night |
|
Tuesday 20 Nov 2012 |
Technical Seminar - tba |
The QLD Chapter AGM for 2009/10 was held on the 20 July 2010. The minutes of the meeting are attached.
The QLD Chapter AGM for 2010/11 was held on the 26 July 2011.
We welcome participation from the community, professionals and interested individuals. If you would like to suggest any topics or activities please do not hesitate to contact our committee.