The George
Washington University
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Department (EMSE)
Environmental & Energy Management Program (E&EM)
Fall 2004 (Volume 5, Number 2)
Smith Completes Masters Thesis on Water Management Strategies
E&EM
masters student Brian P. Smith, successfully completed his
masters thesis on “Water Management in the 21st Century – Current
Challenges and Strategies.” In his thesis research, Brian, who obtained
his B.S. degree in 1992 from Springfield College, examined solutions that
are being pursued to solve the future challenges the United States will face
to provide adequate amounts of clean water to it’s citizens.
Brian
focused specific attention on current water availability and use, the various
management strategies and challenges including the Soft Path approach and
Public-Private Partnerships, and the efforts to ensure water supply. His thesis
also explored the similarities and connections between water and energy, and
examined connections between water and energy management and use. In addition,
Brian examined a growing trend to privatize the electric and water utilities
and analyzed possible solutions to water management issues while helping to
alleviate energy management issues.
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