Technology vital to Pakistan's growth
An AIT professor shared his expertise on the role of technology in development at a conference in Islamabad, a 24 August 2006 story in Pakistan News Service's PakTribune noted. The School of Management's Prof. Nazrul Islam addressed the two-day International COnference on Technology-based Development Strategies and Options for Pakistan on Wednesday.

Indian workshop advocates solid waste management
A workshop held in Chennai, India, suggested the solution to the problem of municipal solid waste management lies in source segregation, reports a 22 August 2006 story in The Hindu newspaper. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environmental Studies, Ann University, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and AIT. Prof.

Technology vital to Pakistan's growth
An AIT professor shared his expertise on the role of technology in development at a conference in Islamabad, a 24 August 2006 story in Pakistan News Service's PakTribune noted. The School of Management's Prof. Nazrul Islam addressed the two-day International COnference on Technology-based Development Strategies and Options for Pakistan on Wednesday.

Royal Thai Army looks at AIT projects

On Thursday 10 August 2006, a team of high-ranking officers from the Royal Thai Army visited AIT and listened to presentations on research projects. The main objective of this visit was to determine if AIT's advanced technology might be applicable to the use of the army.

Vietnamese college visit could result in collaboration

A delegation from Hue College of Economics, Vietnam, visited AIT on 7 August 2006 to foster advancement in teaching, research, cultural understanding and the international reputations of both institutions.

Grant available from the Sumitomo Foundation

The Sumitomo Foundation has announced a call for applications for a the following grants to contribute to the betterment of human society:

Grant for Japan-related Research Projects by East or Southeast Asian researchers (except for Japanese nationality), to be applied in English or Japanese,
Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan, to be applied in English or Japanese,
Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties in Japan, to be applied in Japanese only,
Grant for Environmental Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only, and
Grant for Basic Science Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only.

Beginner's Thai offered

The Language Center announces the opening of a beginner's level Thai course.

The course runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from 28 August to 16 October 2006. Maximum class size is 20 persons.

Fee is 1,500 baht for students and 2,000 for staff to be paid at registration.

Job vacancies

Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources & Development, is looking for a Technical Advisor (Ref. No. 024), reporting to Dr. Amrit Bart. Deadline of Application is 31 August 2006.

To Coordinate Operational Development of the Kamphuam Learning Center

Terms of Reference:

The individual will be assigned to develop an operational plan for the Kamphuan Learning Center in Ranong Province and raise institutional support for the Center's initiatives.

Royal Thai Army looks at AIT projects

On Thursday 10 August 2006, a team of high-ranking officers from the Royal Thai Army visited AIT and listened to presentations on research projects. The main objective of this visit was to determine if AIT's advanced technology might be applicable to the use of the army.

Vietnamese college visit could result in collaboration

A delegation from Hue College of Economics, Vietnam, visited AIT on 7 August 2006 to foster advancement in teaching, research, cultural understanding and the international reputations of both institutions.