AMSE Annual Conference 2009
July 3-5, 2009 at Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
PROGRAM
Networking and AMSE Business Meeting
7/3/09, Friday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Room TBA
The importance of networking in the job market will be discussed followed by
the annual AMSE Business Meeting and election for the new AMSE executive
committee.
Moderator: Dr. M. S. Alam Speakers: Dr. K. A. Qureshi, Dr. I. J. Unus
Improving Science and Technology Education in Developing Countries
7/4/09, Saturday, 10:45 - 12:00 PM
Room TBA
This panel will focus on the growing disparity between the quality of
science and technology education in the developed and developing countries,
and possible ways to bridge this gap.
Moderator: Dr. M. S. Alam
Speakers: Dr. O. A. Shinaishin, Dr. S. A. Nassar, S. Malik
Telecom Infrastructure Development in Developing Countries
7/4/09, Saturday, 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Room TBA
Telecom infrastructure is the lifeline of today's information technology
dependent economy. This panel will focus on issues pertaining to the state
of the art of telecom infrastructure in developing countries and the
opportunities and challenges associated with more integrated and agile
infrastructure development.
Moderator: Dr. S. Jeelani
Speakers: Dr. O. Atia and A. Hossain
Renewable/alternate Energy for Developing Countries
7/5/09, Sunday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Room TBA
The opportunities and challenges associated with the development of
renewable and alternate energy sources in developing countries will be
discussed in this session.
Moderator: Dr. M. A. Karim
Speakers: Dr. S. Rahman, Director, Alexandria Research Center, Virginia Tech