| Date: | September 19, 2017 |
| Time: | 5:30 - 8:30 PM |
| Venue: | Preston's (Inn at Virginia Tech) |
| Cost: | $20.00 |
| Description: |
The ASQ Section 1107 Radford & Roanoke and the Roanoke Regional Chapter of APICS have partnered to present the program A Flint Water Crisis on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Preston's located within The Inn at Virginia Tech. This month’s professional development meeting will go over the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis with "Hold Paramount the Safety, Health and Well-being of the Public" with Virginia Tech's Ni Zhu. Ni Zhu (Joyce) is a doctoral student in Civil and Environment Engineering at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Dr. Marc Edwards’ group, she has had an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from National University of Singapore and a Masters of Engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her doctoral research area focuses on the effects of water chemistry on the attenuation of emerging microbial contaminants and antibiotic resistant gene/bacteria in recycled water distribution systems, using the next-generation meta-genomics sequencing technology. Since Professor Edwards started independent research on Flint water contamination last summer, she has been a core member of the Flint Water Study Team, helping with sampling processing and analysis in the laboratory. She has also traveled to Flint several times for sampling trips. In addition to the program a meal will also be provided. The meal is $20.00 per person. Menu: Choice of 1 of 3 entrees: • Beef Entrée – Bistro Filet with Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Balsamic Shallots, Roasted Green Beans • Chicken Entrée – Herb Crusted Pan Seared Chicken, Chicken Glace, Sweet Potato Risotto, Asparagus • Vegetarian Entrée – Pappardelle Pasta, Red Pepper and Basil Cream, Asiago Cheese, Spinach, and Grilled Bread • Dessert – Cheesecake with Fresh Berries • Iced Tea, Water, Coffee All Plated Dinners include the following: • Preston’s House Salad • Warm Rolls and Butter To RSVP, please contact mike.stinson@hovo.com. APICS is the association for supply chain management across the world. They are the leading provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. ASQ Section 1107 is a dedicated organization of quality professionals located throughout the New River and Roanoke River Valleys representing the American Society of Quality and its goals and beliefs. We are 100+ strong and represent a multitude of occupational disciplines. For more information, visit: http://www.apicsroanoke.org/ or email APICSRoanoke@gmail.com or call 540-339-7791 or http://www.asq1107.org/. |