2002 US-China Conference on Science, Technology, Business and Entrepreneurship and CAST-USA 10-Year Anniversary

2002年美中科技、商贸、和创业大會


Symposium on Super Engineering Projects 
21st  CENTURY ENGINEERING CHALLENGES &  OPPORTUNITIES
 
As a part of CAST-USA’s 10th Anniversary/Annual Convention

 

Uris Hall, 3022 Broadway at 117th Street

Business School of Columbia University 
November 16, 2002, Saturday
 
 
Host:           Chinese Association for Science & Technology, USA

Co-organized by CAST Engineering Society

                    

Chair: Chris Yiu, P.E. Vice President, Earth Tech Inc, a TYCO Company

Co-Chair: Dr. Andy Ko, P.E., Director, Bridges & Structures, Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc.

Organizer: LiQiang Chen, P.E. President, CAST Engineering Society of CAST-USA
 
Co-Sponsors:       CAST-P Chapter

              New Jersey Chinese Computer Professionals Society (NJCCPS)

                    

This symposium offers participants and speakers alike a chance to meet and discuss ideas with the creators of the world's largest engineering design, construction and development projects. In "21st Century Engineering Challenges & Opportunities," the program takes a brief but focused look at each of the primary types of development projects in the world today: Transportation, Water and Energy, the Environment, Urban Development. Each development addresses some critical need for people. If done properly, each becomes a link in the global system that can enhance life quality and stimulate economic development.

 

Welcome and greetings
LiQiang Chen, PE, President of CAST Eng. Society
 
Session 1:  Super Engineering Projects in the World
Chairs: Dr. Andy Ko, P.E.  & Ms. Xiaoping Mo
 

"Central Artery/Tunnel Project Overview" 

Mr. Brian Brenner, P.E., Chief Structure Engineer of the Central Artery/Tunnel project,
                   Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. (www.PBWorld.com)
 

“AirTrain JFK Airport Rail Link Project”

“The Longest Precast Concrete Segmental Rail Bridge in the USA”

LiQiang Chen, P.E. Senior Bridge Engineer & Project Team Leader, STV Group Inc.(www.STVINC.com)

 

“Foundation Correction of Tilting High-Rise  Buildings in Hong Kong”

Dr.  Kenneth  J.W. Xu, Senior  Geotechnical  Engineer  PMK Group

 

Session 2:  Super Project Investment & Opportunities in China
Chairs: Dr. Tong Fang  President of NJCCPS  
Mr. LiQiang Chen,P.E. President of CAST Engineering Society
 
“Super Projects Investment &  Business Opportunities in China”

Economic & Commerce  Counselor  HE  Weimen,  the Consulate General of the P.R. China in NY

 

“21st Century Infrastructure Investment and Opportunities in China”

Minister Counselor Huang XueQi, Permanent Mission of  China to the United Nations

 

“Beijing 2008 Olympic Projects”

Dr. Frank Zhang  Senior Manager, Industrial Bank of Japan, New York

 

“Successfully Supporting Organizing Committees of Olympic Game”

Ms. Minwei Lu, MBA & Senior Analyst. McKinsey Consulting Inc.

 

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