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Election Results

AAEES is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 AAEES Officer Elections.

Thank you to all of the AAEES members who voted recently.  The following individuals will assume office on January 1, 2025.  Congratulations to:

President-Elect

  • Jeffrey H. Greenfield, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE

Vice President

  • Charles N. Haas, Ph.D., NAE, BCEEM

Trustees-at-Large

  • David J. Kerr, P.E., BCEE
  • Joan Oppenheimer, BCES

2024 President-Elect, David A. Chin, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, will assume the Office of President on January 1, 2025.


ABET Program Criteria

2024-2025 Commentary on the ABET Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering Programs

ABETThe "Commentary" posted here is intended for public dissemination on behalf of the Academy's Engineering Education Committee. The document is primarily intended to:

  • assist AAEES/ABET program evaluators in applying the Environmental Engineering program criteria, and
  • assist Environmental Engineering program administrators in preparing for ABET visits.

This document is maintained and reviewed for update annually by the Engineering Education Committee.

A second purpose of this document is to inform the Academy membership of the work that ABET and the Academy are collaborating on to maintain and update the standards that college and university environmental engineering programs must meet when seeking accreditation from ABET.

Click here to download the document, 2024-2025 Commentary on the ABET Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering Programs.

Our Latest Podcast on Spotify

May 11, 2024

The Importance of Mentoring:  No One is An Island

Join us as we sit down with Nicholas Albergo, PE, BCEE, BC.WRE, F.ASCE, F.EWRI and Matthew Talbert, PE, BCEE from Academy Patron, GHD.  GHD Group is a global employee-owned multinational technical professional services firm providing advisory, architecture and design, buildings, digital, energy and resources, environmental, geosciences, project management, transportation and water services. Nick is a Professional Engineer, Senior Advisor to GHD, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. Matt is an Environmental Engineer and project manager specializing in site assessment and remediation.

You will hear about GHD’s mentoring program and the importance of intentional conversations as well as the demands placed on emerging professionals. Matthew will share how he was drawn to becoming Board Certified through the Academy and how it has helped his career.

Nick’s humor during a conversation on ethics is sure to make you laugh as he asks, “What would your mom think?” Don’t miss this episode. 

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Ethics and DEI Statement

AAEES Ethics Statement

Preamble: 

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) provides leadership and excellence in environmental engineering and environmental science to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of society and the sustainability of the natural and built environments. AAEES has a special role in the stewardship of the environment since it is the organization responsible for environmental engineering and environmental science board certification and the lead society overseeing ABET accreditation for Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, and similarly named programs.  Ethical behavior is an essential core value of AAEES, and all participants in the activities of AAEES - guests, students, members, Board Certified individuals, honorary members, retired members, staff, and all others - are expected to adhere to its ethical standards stated below:

Canon 1: Professionalism and Competency. Our members are expected to exhibit a high level of professionalism in all their activities. They will exhibit and promote integrity, competence, trust, accountability, and honesty. They will utilize scientific methods, engineering principles, and apply considered judgement, appropriate guidelines, and standards. They will conscientiously avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest but when unavoidable, they will forthwith disclose all conflicts.  As educators and mentors, AAEES members will strive to ensure that graduates from environmental programs are technically and ethically prepared to enter the profession. 

Canon 2: Public Health, Environmental Stewardship, and Sustainability. Recognizing that the natural and built environment must coexist in harmony, our members will work to: protect public health, human welfare, and the natural environment from damage; and restore ecosystem health. They will support and contribute to sustainable development practices in the built environment, considering and balancing societal, environmental, and economic impacts locally and globally.

Canon 3: Respect, Dignity, and Equity. Our members respect the dignity of each person, and actively uphold and incorporate human rights, including social and environmental equity, diversity, and inclusivity, into their activities.   

Canon 4: Advancing the Profession. Our members are committed to applying and advancing innovative practices, sharing knowledge to create appropriate solutions for society, and embracing multidisciplinary collaboration for current and future generations. 

All participants in the activities of AAEES are responsible for supporting adherence to these canons. In particular, everyone must be vigilant and when applicable raise our voices to ensure the wellbeing of society and the environment. For Board Certified individuals, violations of these ethical canons will be referred to the Certification Revolution Committee as laid out in the AAEES Policy and Procedures Manual.

The AAEES Webinar Series and Events

Did you know you can watch our past webinars on YouTube?
Go to https://www.youtube.com/AAEESdotORG to access our video library.

You may also view the webinar library at: https://www.aaees.org/library-webinars.


Upcoming Webinars and Events

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Noon - 3PM Eastern

2024 AAEES Autumn Summit

AAEES Summit on Evidence-Informed Practice:  Translating Research into Practice to Solve Cross-Cutting Challenges.

Various Speakers

Click here for more information on the 2024 AAEES Autumn Summit.

Friday, October 18, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern

AAEES Celebration of Volunteer Leaders

Various Speakers

Click here for more information on the AAEES Celebration of Volunteers 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern

Total GIS for Pipeline Route Evaluation

Douglas H. Eckmann, P.E., BCEE, BC.WRE, F.ASCE
Associate
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Click here for more information on the 
October 23 webinar.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern

The Ashtabula Story – Delivering New Water Plant Upgrades to Improve Performance

Adam Arnold, P.E.
Water Treatment Business Class Leader
HDR

Rich Atoulikian, PMP, P.E.
Senior Vice President
HDR

Click here for more information on the 
October 30 webinar.

Registration for AAEES Webinars is $40 for non-members and FREE for ALL AAEES Members

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September 2024 Highpoints is Now Online

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  • AAEES Patrons
  • Upcoming Webinars
  • The 2024 Academy Autumn Summit
  • AAEES Celebration of Volunteer Leaders
  • Everything You Need to Know About Becoming AAEES Board Certified
  • Member News
  • AAEES Kappe Lecture Series
  • The Academy Connector
  • Plus More!
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