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EDUCATION OUTREACH awma

EDUCATION OUTREACH www.awma.org. About A&WMA. 100 years of environmental stewardship A global leader in environmental management A neutral forum for knowledge exchange and networking. About A&WMA.

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EDUCATION OUTREACH awma

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  1. EDUCATION OUTREACH www.awma.org

  2. About A&WMA • 100 years of environmental stewardship • A global leader in environmental management • A neutral forum for knowledge exchange and networking

  3. About A&WMA A&WMA promotes the effectiveness of organizations and individuals to make critical decisions that benefit society and enhances environmental knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking, and outreach.

  4. About A&WMA • Nearly 9000 members in 65 countries • Broad range of members: • Government • Industry • Academia • Consulting

  5. Conferences • Annual Conference & Exhibition • Specialty Conferences • Workshops • Audio + Web Conferences

  6. Education • Continuing education courses • Online education courses • Classroom education materials • Scholarships

  7. Continuing Education Courses • Live professional development training by national experts • Courses at conferences and by appointment • Support the QEP and CHMM professional certifications • Continuing education credit for a number of disciplines

  8. Classroom Education Materials Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs) • A&WMA’s award-winning teacher lesson plans • Address ozone, acid rain, indoor air quality, and other important issues • Geared toward students from kindergarten through grade 12 • Include supporting classroom materials for students • Available on CD

  9. Scholarships • Recognize the most promising environmental students • Assist graduate students in air quality, waste management, and environmental policy or law • Awarded every year for more than two decades • More than 80 scholarships totaling more than $300,000

  10. Getting Involved A&WMA’s Three Council’s Provide Ample Opportunities to Get Involved • Education Council • Input into the Association’s products and services • Ensure educational and professional development needs are met • Technical Council • Development of the technical programs • Annual Conference & Exhibition • Specialty Conferences • Workshops • Peer-review process for technical articles and publications

  11. Getting Involved A&WMA’s Membership Provides Ample Opportunities to Get Involved • Sections & Chapters Council • Members meetings in your region to discuss common problems and solutions • Earth Day Awareness • Science Fairs • Scholarships • Classroom Professionals • Scouting • A&WMA’s Participating: • 32 Regional Sections • 68 Local Chapters • 50 Student Chapters

  12. Education Council Developing Environmental Educational Resources • Variety of products and services • Professional development and educational needs of: • Environmental professionals • University students • General public • Education Council members • Input into developing products and services • Key role in delivery and dissemination

  13. Technical Council Generating Programs • Responsible for developing the technical programs for: • Annual Conference & Exhibition • Specialty Conferences • Workshops • Provides peer review for technical articles and publications

  14. Sections and Chapters Council Involvement at the Local Level A&WMA has… • 32 regional sections • 68 local chapters • 50 student chapters Sections and Chapter Events • Members meet frequently with colleagues

  15. Involvement With Your Section & Chapter • Cultivating closer professional relationships among members • Promoting greater environmental awareness • Participating in public outreach • Hosting breakfast, lunch, and dinner meetings • Hosting specialty conferences and workshops • Publishing newsletters • Providing funds for scholarships

  16. Involvement at the Student Level Student chapters are supported within the Section and Chapter framework to foster the needs and interests of students and to encourage their continued professional development after graduation.

  17. Student Membership –  Programs Designed for Students at the Annual Conference • Student Career Tutorial • Student paper/poster contest with cash prizes • Student technical tours • Student social • Career center

  18. THANK YOU SSA&WMA

  19. SECTION AND CHAPTER EDUCATION OUTREACH

  20. Can we be more effective in our Outreach Efforts?

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