Humanitarian Engineering
The Humanitarian Engineering program at the Colorado School of Mines brings together engineering and social science professors to transform engineering by changing the ways engineers are taught to think, define, and solve problems. We train engineers to serve communities co-creating socially responsible, just and sustainable solutions. We offer two undergraduate minors, empower faculty to transform their teaching, bring world class speakers to Mines, and conduct research that addresses some of the biggest challenges facing engineers.
Multi-disciplinary & Cross Collaborative Approach to Sustainability & Resilience in Small Communities
When: Thursday September 13th, 3:30pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Marquez Hall 222
This week we are hosting Dr Chavez is Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability and Dean of Graduate Studies at Western State where he directs the Sustainable and Resilient Communities track of the MS in Environmental Management program. He will discuss how to begin achieving community sustainability and resilience through your projects. You will also learn about the differences and similarities in sustainability practice and research between urban centers and smaller communities and the engineers and environmental managers.
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