IGES' CDM country guide
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies announced the publication of its "Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Country Guide", a series of manuals for CDM project development for each Asian country including, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Prof. Athapol named coordinator
Prof. Sivanappan Kumar, Dean of School of Environment, Resources and Development, appointed Prof. Athapol Noomhorm (right) as the new coordinator of Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Field of Study for a period of two years, effective 4 January 2006 .
His appointment was based on the recommendation of the faculty members in the field.
Scholarship opportunities available for students from Myanmar
The Open Society Institute and Prospect Burma are offering partial scholarships in 2006 for students from Myanmar . The scholarships will be provided for students in many fields of study and usually for those who have already been provided partial scholarships by other sources.
AIT graduate applies cutting-edge technology to medical education
A recent AIT graduate was featured in the 18 January Bangkok Post for work she began here at AIT and continues at Thammasat University 's School of Dentistry .
Dr. Siriwan Suebnukarn , a new graduate of AIT's Computer Science and Information Management Field of Study, School of Engineering and Technology, developed a computer system that helps bring problem-based learning to the masses.
Bulletins, book to highlight AIT research
A series of AIT Research Bulletins is planned for publication that will include an overview of research being carried out at the institute, said Prof. Sudip K. Rakshit, Vice President - Research.
As a precursor to this, an AIT Research Year Book 2005 is being prepared to cover all aspects of research done at AIT last year, which is intended to be ready before the next meeting of Board of Trustees in April 2006.
All fields of study will be requested to provide input to the Office of Vice President - Research in coming weeks.
Gen Dr. Boonsrang becomes Alumni Association's Mother Chapter president
On Friday, 6 January 2006, Mr. Chainarong Na Lamphun (fifth from left), AIT Alumni Association Mother Chapter outgoing president, handed the reins to Gen. Dr. Boonsrang Niumpradit (fourth from right), at the AIT Conference Center.
AIT President Comments on Teacher's Day
On the occasion of Teacher's Day celebrations in Thailand, the AIT Community School also organized the Teacher's Day on 16 January 2006. The event was joined by Madame Airi, AIT President's wife as the chief guest of honor.
Scholarship opportunities for students from Myanmar
Partial scholarship opportunities for 2006 are now offered by the Open Society Institute and Prospect Burma for students from Myanmar. The scholarships will be provided for students in many fields of study and usually for those who have already been provided partial scholarships by other sources.
News & Media Specialist Joins Staff
The AIT Community welcomes Mr. Ralf E. Kircher (right) who joined AIT as News and Media Specialist, External Relations and Communications Office, on 17 January 2006. In that capacity, Mr. Kircher will be internationally promoting public awareness of AIT's faculty, students, alumni and projects.
Earthquake Resistant Housing for Pakistan
AIT Dr. Pennung (left) Joins a Technical Team for Survey Trip of Earthquake Affected Areas in Pakistan
Habitat for Humanity® International (HFHI), in response to the October 2005 earthquake that killed over 80,000 people and leveled towns and villages across northern Pakistan, assembled a technical team of engineers and earthquake experts including Dr. Pennung Warnitchai, Associate Professor in AIT's School of Engineering and Technology, to survey the earthquake ravaged areas of Pakistan and to come up with a plan for reconstruction of rural dwellings.