Goal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Campaigns and Training Programs on Campus and in the Community
External Visits to Implement the Sustainable Development Goals for The Industrial Technical Secondary School for Water Supply and Sanitation For Boys In Alexandria [1]
Under the supervision of Mr. Jaber Mustafa, the school's principal, the school had the honor of receiving a visit from a committee representing the School's Cooperation Protocol with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. The purpose of the visit was to develop the school in the field of sustainable development, with a focus on energy conservation. The committee expressed their admiration for the school, its students, and the modern educational facilities. They were accompanied by several engineers from the company to exchange experiences regarding electricity consumption reduction, as the school is known for its expertise in water conservation among leading schools.
Visit of Head of the Construction and Building Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering and some students to local farmers in Sharkeya Governorate to raise awareness of the sustainable development goals and to discuss the agricultural and heal [2]
Professor Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Meshaly, along with a group of students from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Port Said, undertook a mission to connect with and support the local community in Izbat Rushdy village, Fakous, Ash Sharqia Governorate. Their goal was to understand the challenges faced by local farmers and address their issues. The team provided the community with Moringa plants, known for their pharmaceutical benefits, and offered guidance on planting and care. They also supplied organic plant pots produced on campus, promising to buy rice, eggs, and other organic vegetables from the local farmers and assist in marketing their products within the community. This initiative reflects the academy's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
"BE POSITIVE" Campaign [3]
Organized by the ENERGY UNIT in AASTMT to give awareness on the importance of reducing energy and water use on social media and among students around the campus.
University-Industry Integration Forum [4]
Dr. Eman Gamal El-Din Morsi, the College's Vice Dean for Training and Community Service, participated in the First University-Industry Integration Forum at Port Said University's Faculty of Engineering, which occurred on November 22, 2022. The event, under the patronage of the Governor of Port Said, Major General Adel El-Ghadban, and in the presence of the President of Port Said University, Professor Dr. Ayman Ibrahim, focused on research projects related to coastal protection, desalination, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
The discussions resulted in outcomes such as enhanced collaboration in research projects and proposals for specialized workshops in fields like water desalination, energy, petroleum, and gas. The university is poised to serve as a consultancy center for addressing industrial issues by utilizing solutions from master's and doctoral theses and linking them to industry applications. Additionally, industry professionals are invited to attend the 23rd Water Technology Conference (Water Desalination and Treatment) scheduled for March 2023 in Port Said, serving as a platform for industry experts, university professors, and decision-makers to converge.
