WEFTEC.09: Can't Hide the ExcitementPosted October 12, 2009
By Paul Bowen As I conclude my last year as chair of the WEFTEC Program Committee, I am—-as always—-truly excited by the meeting’s technical program. Here at WEFTEC.09, our comprehensive program highlights new and innovative research as well as featuring fresh approaches to proven programs and operations. And this year’s high-quality workshops are in a class by themselves--it’s really exciting to see how everything has come together!
WEFTEC is where you can meet and learn from some of the best and brightest minds in our field. They attend WEFTEC by the thousands and include my colleagues on the hard working and extraordinary Program Committee. We’ve stayed on top of trends and current events to offer exciting, up-to-date new sessions and workshops like the one on carbon footprinting. It is so stimulating and energizing to see state-of-the-art information come through in the program. If you can’t be in Orlando, you can visit the WEF website to see the WEFTEC Daily, posted today through Wednesday, to get a sense of the excitement here.
One technical session I’m extremely excited about is Water Footprinting, Stewardship, and Advocacy, exploring the roles of the public and private sector in water sustainability. This topic truly is cutting-edge and on the forefront of the water sector. The panel assembled for this session has industry leaders in developing this topic, and I know their presentations will generate excitement and interest.
As an old timer on this Committee (been on it for 26 years) I find every year is a fresh experience, and the personal and professional rewards keep coming. And I see that I’ve used some form of "excite" six times in this blog. That sort of repetition is a big nonstarter from a writer’s point of view. But from my own POV, I just still get excited about WEFTEC—-and it’s off to the Opening General Session!
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Permanent linkWEFTEC.09: Can't Hide the ExcitementPosted October 12, 2009
By Paul Bowen As I conclude my last year as chair of the WEFTEC Program Committee, I am—-as always—-truly excited by the meeting’s technical program. Here at WEFTEC.09, our comprehensive program highlights new and innovative research as well as featuring fresh approaches to proven programs and operations. And this year’s high-quality workshops are in a class by themselves--it’s really exciting to see how everything has come together!
WEFTEC is where you can meet and learn from some of the best and brightest minds in our field. They attend WEFTEC by the thousands and include my colleagues on the hard working and extraordinary Program Committee. We’ve stayed on top of trends and current events to offer exciting, up-to-date new sessions and workshops like the one on carbon footprinting. It is so stimulating and energizing to see state-of-the-art information come through in the program. If you can’t be in Orlando, you can visit the WEF website to see the WEFTEC Daily, posted today through Wednesday, to get a sense of the excitement here.
One technical session I’m extremely excited about is Water Footprinting, Stewardship, and Advocacy, exploring the roles of the public and private sector in water sustainability. This topic truly is cutting-edge and on the forefront of the water sector. The panel assembled for this session has industry leaders in developing this topic, and I know their presentations will generate excitement and interest.
As an old timer on this Committee (been on it for 26 years) I find every year is a fresh experience, and the personal and professional rewards keep coming. And I see that I’ve used some form of "excite" six times in this blog. That sort of repetition is a big nonstarter from a writer’s point of view. But from my own POV, I just still get excited about WEFTEC—-and it’s off to the Opening General Session! Posted by Julie Fuller at 01/20/2010 09:40:36 AM | Comments
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Paul Bowen, 2009-2010 WEF Board of Trustee Member
Paul is currently the Director of Strategic Business Initiatives, Water Technology and a Member of the Global Water Stewardship team for The Coca-Cola Company. In that role, he oversees water use efficiency programs for global manufacturing, including work with plants on water minimization, water reuse, and water conservation; coordinates compliance with The Coca-Cola Company’s wastewater guidelines, including review of wastewater treatment plant designs and operations; evaluates water and wastewater technologies for implementation into manufacturing operations; and is the Subject Matter Expert for water issues for Coca-Cola North America.
Prior to his position with The Coca-Cola Company, Paul was an Assistant Professor for the School of Civil Engineering & Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma and Vice-President and Senior Staff Consultant for Metcalf & Eddy.
A WEF member since 1977, Paul has held multiple leadership and committee roles within WEF. He has served on the Program Committee as both chair and vice chair as well as served as a member and chair of the Residuals & Biosolids Technical Symposium, Industrial Wastes Technical Symposium and the Research Symposia. Paul was also chair of the Committee Leadership Council’s Delivery Focus Group and a member of the Public Affairs & Communications and Industrial Wastes Committees. In addition, he has served as a literature review author for the Residuals & Biosolids and Industrial Wastes Committees.
Also an active member of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP), Paul has served as a member and chair of GAWP’s Program Committee and a member of Industrial Waste Committee. His other professional affiliations include: the American Water Works Association, American Society Of Civil Engineers, American Chemical Society, International Water Association, International Society of Beverage Technologist, and as a member of the Board of Directors for WEF’s Charity of Choice, Water For People.
Paul received his B.S. in Natural Systems (Chemistry and Biology) from Mercer University (Macon, Ga.) in 1975, and his M.S. (1976) and Ph.D. (1982) in Environmental Systems Engineering from Clemson University (Clemson, S.C.).
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