Thai Prime Minister presents Dean Chongrak the 2000 Research Publication Award
H.E. Mr. Chuan Leekpai, the Thai Prime Minister, presented the 2000 Research Publication Award (Engineering) to Prof. Chongrak Polprasert, Dean of the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), at a ceremony held at the Government House on 9 August.
H.E. DR. ARTHIT OURAIRAT, MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
AND ENVIRONMENT, OPENS ICPR 2000 CONFERENCE
'As Minister of Science, Technology and Environment of Thailand,
I consider the International Conference on Production Research particularly
significant as it addresses concerns that are central to my professional
interest, that is, the rapid strides being made in manufacturing technologies
in the new millennium,' H. E. Dr. Arthit Ourairat was speaking at the
opening ceremony of the Special ICPR 2000 Conference held last week.
AITAA RESEARCH GRANT
Application & Guidelines
The AITAA Research Grant is supplemental to available funds at AIT enabling
students to go back to their home country to work on problems of national
importance. The AITAA is now inviting applicants.
July at AITCV
1. International EMBA
In July 2000, MDP-AITCV prepared admission procedures for the
International Executive MBA Program in Vietnam, scheduled to start in August
2000.
2. Management Training Courses
3-7 July - 'Business Projects Management',
presented by Dr. Do Ba Khang, SOM.
7-21 July - 'Human Resource Management',
presented by Dr. Fredric William Swierczek, SOM.
24-27 July - 'Office Administration'
presented by Mr. Vu Dinh Hung, AITCV.
31 July to 4 Aug.
SERD Research Bazaar
The School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is organizing the SERD Research Bazaar on August 16-18 at AIT campus, Rangsit, Pathumthani. The Bazaar will feature thesis research of the SERD graduating students and research activities of selected business corporations in the areas of environmental protection, poverty alleviation, food safety and security.
AIT GAZETTE
Issue No. 9
8 AUGUST 2000
REPORT OF 25 JULY 2000 REFORM PROCESS COMMITTEE (RPC) MEETING
A. Welcome
The President welcomed members of the Reform Steering Committee who had been invited to the meeting.
B. Review and Approval of the 11 July 2000 RPC Report
Members reviewed and approved the draft report of the 11 July 2000 RPC, which will incorporate comments and suggestions, made at the meeting.
IT and Communications in the New Millenium
AIT partnered industrial agents and leading educational and research institutions at an international forum cum conference held on 1-4 August. It was sponsored by Siemens AG and co-organized by AIT with the National Science and Technology Agency of Thailand.
PROF. CHONGRAK NAMED
OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST
FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH
IN NATURAL SYSTEMS FOR
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND WASTE RECYCLING
Prof. Chongrak Polprasert seen being interviewed by Ms. Narakorn Tiyanond (left), TV personality and emcee of the 2000 OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AWARDS Press Conference ceremony held 2 August at the Royal Pathumwan Princess Hotel.
Promotional Trip to Kunming
AIT participated in the Thailand Education Fair held 28-30 July in Kunming, China PDR.
Top photo shows from left: Dr. Wanchai Sirichana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of University Affairs (MUA) Thailand; Assoc.
Final Doctoral Examination Schedule
Tuesday, 8 August from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in room E109 (RDGR Seminar Room). Mr. Hari Kumar Pradhan, a Ph. D. candidate in Regional and Rural Development Planning under the Rural Development, Gender and Resources Program, will present his dissertation which is entitled 'Sustainable Mountain Area Development through Eco-tourism'.