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Social Entrepreneurship / WaTER Conference at the University of Oklahoma

  • 1.  Social Entrepreneurship / WaTER Conference at the University of Oklahoma

    Posted 02-20-2013 12:37

    Colleagues,

     

    We are excited about the third University of Oklahoma International WaTER Conference and International Water Prize Award Ceremony (Sept. 23-25, 2013) - the deadlines for abstracts are coming up soon (April 1 for domestic and March 15 for international developing country applicants).  Please consider submitting an abstract yourself and pass on the information below to interested parties.   

     

    The WaTER Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center at the University of Oklahoma will host the Third OU International WaTER Conference and International Water Prize Award Ceremony on Sept. 23-25, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. http://WaTER.ou.edu.

     

    Abstracts, for oral presentations and posters on any topic related to water and sanitation issues in emerging regions, are due on March 15 (international developing countries) and April 1 (U.S. domestic and all other).

     

    Topical areas include, but are not limited to, the following:

     

    •           Fluoride / arsenic mitigation systems

    •           Appropriate drilling technologies

    •           Novel WASH technologies

    •           Drinking water treatment innovations

    •           Ground water exploration/production systems

    •           Treatment wetlands for water quality mitigation

    •           Conservation and reuse technologies

    •           Social entrepreneurship/microfinance

    •           Cultural and behavioral change

    •           Climate change effects on water resources

    •           Educational initiatives in WaSH

    •           Student service organizations

    •           Role of NGOs and charitable organizations in WaSH

     

    A limited number of international (developing country) travel scholarships are available!

    Conference and workshop registration information can be found at http://WaTER.ou.edu.

     

    Please forward this email on to other interested parties.

     

    Thank you,

     

    Lowell Busenitz

    Michael F. Price Chair in Entrepreneurship

    Michael F. Price College of Business

    307 W. Brooks St.

    University of Oklahoma

    Norman, OK 73019-4006

    405-325-2653

     

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