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AAEES HONOURS FOR SEE MEMBERS


The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) has honoured two SEE members. One or more International


Honorary Members may be selected each year by the Academy’s Board of Trustees. The individual so honoured has attained a position of eminence in the field of environmental and/or human health protection internationally; or has made a single noteworthy sustained contribution to the advancement of environmental and/or human health protection in a specific area internationally or in his or her country; or has rendered outstanding service over a long period of time resulting in the advancement of environmental and/or human health protection. Professor Steve Burnage,


PPSEE, CEng, CEnv, Hon.FSEE, FIMechE receives an International Honorary Membership in 2018. Steve is registered with the


Engineering Council (UK) as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), as well as with the Society for the Environment (UK) as a


Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). He is an Honorary Fellow of the UK Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE) and a Fellow of the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He recently retired from


Lockheed Martin UK, where he was Head of Engineering Integrity and is an LM Fellow in recognition for his work in Composite Material Development, Application, Analysis and Disposal. He is currently a Professor at the University of Surrey and sits on the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Steering Group. For more than 20 years, he


has been an active member of the UK Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE),


amongst licensed, certified and registered environmental engineers and scientists by working with their associated National and International professional bodies. He is active in expanding the definition of ‘environmental engineering’ within the SEE to encompass those engineers and scientists who manage the impact of the environment on the performance of engineering systems, along with how engineering systems impact the health of the environment. He was awarded this year’s


International Honorary Member of the AAEES for his thoughtful leadership in bringing together diverse approaches to


Professor Steve Burnage this year receives an International Honorary Memebrship


including two years as President. He is currently Chairman of the SEE Education and Membership Committee as well as a member of the Council. Steve is currently focusing


his efforts on promoting environmental engagement


SUCCESS FOR BIG BANG 2018


The Big Bang Fair 2018 has had another successful year in celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. The fair was attended by


thousands and amidst the visitors, the event was attended by Stephen Metcalfe MP, Government Envoy for the Year of Engineering (YoE) and also by key representatives of the This


is Engineering campaign. This is Engineering is a key


partner in HM Government’s YoE, which launched in January 2018. Together, the two campaigns will help inspire the next generation of engineers, raising public awareness about engineering’s variety, appeal and impact. n Registration for the next Big Bang Fair will open in October.


environmental engineering and science to protect the environment; for his pioneering leadership integrating sustainability into the practice of environmental engineering and science in the UK; and for his sustained leadership advancing the professional


practice of environmental engineering and science. The Stanley E Kappe Award


honours the man whose dedicated leadership, strong devotion, and tireless efforts contributed so much to the growth and advancement of AAEES. This award is presented for extraordinary and outstanding service contributory to significant advancement of public awareness to the betterment of the total environment and other objectives to the Academy. The Stanley E Kappe Award was established in 1983 and is presented this year to Dr Daniel B Oerther, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.AAS, CEP, C.Eng, M.CIEH, C.Env, Daniel Oerther is a Professor


of Environmental Health Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. His service to AAEES


includes: Audit, Finance, Membership and Strategic Planning committees; member of the Board of Trustees; and since 2013, Treasurer of the Academy. Dan founded and funded the Academy’s Student Continued on following page


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