October 2026 | Volume 42, Number 10

In this issue:

• AAEES Patrons
• A Message from Our New Executive Director
• Upcoming Webinars
• Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science (E3S) Competition
• Environmental Communication Awards Competition
• Thank You, Carollo - 2026 AAEES West Coast Event Sponsor
• Join the Conversation
• Bring the Kappe Lecture Series to Your Campus
• Have You Renewed Your Board Certification?
• Advance Your Career and Expertise with AAEES Microcredentials
• AAEES Job Board Postings
• Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation
• Monthly Features

AAEES Patrons

Patrons of the Academy are organizations that are distinguished by providing financial support to the Academy's programs in addition to their engagement in specialty certification of their Engineers and Scientists. They are dedicated to a collaborative effort with the Academy in pursuit of Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science. For more information, go to https://www.aaees.org/patronsprogram.

Looking Ahead Together
Chris Stone, PE, F.NSPE, F.ASCE, LEED AP
AAEES, Executive Director

As we look toward 2027, I wanted to share a few things taking shape at the Academy and what they could mean for you.

Our recent Executive Committee and Board discussions have focused on a practical question: How can AAEES do more to support our members throughout their careers? Board Certification remains central to that work. So do relationships, learning opportunities, and ways to contribute that keep people connected to the Academy.

President-Elect Chuck Haas’s proposed 2027 plan brings those pieces together. His four priorities, broadening our professional community, strengthening our networks, making professional knowledge more accessible, and moving our governance work forward, give us a useful direction. What I appreciate most is the emphasis on making AAEES a professional home throughout a career, from a student’s first connection with a practitioner to an experienced member sharing what they have learned.

Several efforts already under discussion fit that direction. We are developing a small mentorship pilot, with a proposed May 2027 start, to connect younger professionals with experienced members. The Board also endorsed the concept of a corresponding-member committee participation pilot, subject to further policy review and approval. That could give more people an opportunity to contribute to committee projects and get involved in the Academy’s work.

There is also promising work underway on professional development. Our signature products committee is exploring ways to build on webinars, emerging technical topics, and the expertise within our membership. President-Elect Haas’s plan adds ideas for regional engagement, a Knowledge Hub, and a feasibility review of a practice- and education-focused journal. These ideas still need development, but they offer useful possibilities for sharing knowledge and connecting members across disciplines.

The Board approved the 2027 budget and endorsed several strategic initiatives subject to the necessary bylaws and policy review and necessary revisions. My focus will be helping turn these discussions into manageable assignments, clear responsibilities, and results our members can see.

Thank you to everyone who serves on a committee, supports a chapter, mentors a colleague, or introduces someone to AAEES. That personal involvement is effective.

If I can assist you with a question or request, an idea for a program, a connection, or help getting involved with AAEES, please reach out. I would be glad to help. You can contact me at [email protected].

Your Project. Your Team. Your Turn to Shine.

Enter the 2027 E3S Awards Competition
Entry deadline: December 31, 2026

Has your team developed an innovative solution to an environmental challenge? Give your work the recognition it deserves.

The AAEES Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science® (E3S) Awards Competition recognizes outstanding projects that advance environmental engineering and science, protect the environment, and improve quality of life.

The competition features categories spanning planning, design, research, sustainability, and operations and dedicated categories for small firms, small projects, and university research.  There are opportunities to showcase work of many sizes and specialties.

Celebrate your team’s achievements and share the solutions moving our profession forward.

Explore Categories & Entry Details

Your Message Made a Difference. Let It Earn Recognition.

Enter the 2027 Environmental Communications Awards Competition
Entry deadline: January 31, 2027

Has your organization helped people understand a complex environmental issue, supported informed decisions, or inspired community action? Put your communication success in the spotlight.

The AAEES Environmental Communications Awards Competition honors outstanding communication and outreach efforts by businesses, government agencies, utilities, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms.

From public awareness campaigns to community engagement programs, show how your team combined creativity, clear messaging, and strategy to achieve meaningful results.

Celebrate your team’s work, share effective approaches with the environmental community, and earn recognition for your impact.

View Entry Details & Reserve Your Entry

A big thank you to Carollo Engineers for sponsoring and hosting the 2026 AAEES West Coast Event in Costa Mesa!

Our event, Emerging Contaminants: From PFAS to What's Next, brought together environmental professionals for an engaging evening of insightful presentations, great discussions, and valuable networking.

Special thanks to Rajesh Doppalapudi and the Carollo team for their generous support and hospitality in helping make this event such a success!

And thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us!

Tons of great photos captured: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8y1w

Join the Conversation

AAEES wants to hear from you. When you see one of our posts on LinkedIn or other social media, take a moment to comment, share your perspective, or pass it along to a colleague. Your participation helps us expand the conversation about environmental engineering and science and introduces more people to the work of the Academy.

We would especially like to hear from students and young professionals. Tell us what you are working on, what environmental issues interest you, or what you are learning in the classroom or in the field. Post about your experience, tag AAEES, and let us help share your story with the broader environmental engineering and science community.

Join us on the official AAEES LinkedIn page!

Bring the Kappe Lecture Series to Your Campus

Dr. Ducoste, Distinguished University Professor and Associate Dean at North Carolina State University, is an internationally recognized environmental engineering expert specializing in water and wastewater treatment, sustainability, renewable energy, and pathogen control.

The 2026 Kappe Lecture Series gives students the opportunity to learn from Dr. Ducoste through engaging lectures and informal discussions focused on environmental engineering, career insights, and real-world challenges.

Available: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Reservation Deadline: February 1, 2027
Hosting fee: $1,250

Schools can choose from two presentations:

• A LagEulerian Journey Through Time and Space
• Hunting the FOG Whales

Joel Ducoste's Kappe Lecture Tour

Friday, October 23, 2026:  Missouri University of Science and Technology - Completed
Friday, November 6, 2026: University of Colorado
Friday, February 12, 2027: University of Connecticut
Thursday, February 18, 2027: University of Michigan

More dates are being added!  Bring the Kappe Lecture Series to your campus. Give your students the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Joel Ducoste. Campus visits are subject to lecturer availability.

Request your campus visit today at https://www.aaees.org/kappelecturer.

Have You Renewed Your Board Certification?

It is not too late to maintain your professional standing. To streamline the process, you may remit payment for your specialty certification renewal without the need to log in to your account.

To complete your renewal, please follow these steps:

1. Locate your renewal notification email.
2. Select the link labeled "Click here to view this invoice" to be directed to your personalized payment portal.
3. Click the "Pay Invoice" button located at the bottom of the document.
4. Enter your payment details to finalize the transaction.

Once submitted, please email Susannah at SWalz at AAEES dot org to confirm your renewal was processed and membership is updated.

Advance Your Career and Expertise with AAEES Microcredentials

In a world driven by innovation, professionals need more than experience; they need proof of expertise. The AAEES Microcredentials offer targeted, flexible learning opportunities designed to elevate your skills and showcase your mastery in high-demand areas like Artificial Intelligence and PFAS.

Click here for details.

Assistant Professor
Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH

Assistant Professor in Environmental Chemistry
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation

The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation's primary purpose is to recognize and promote excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science. As a result, the public will become more aware of the important role Environmental Engineers and Scientists play in managing global, national and regional environmental challenges. To accomplish its goals, the Foundation dedicates its resources to education, research and awards focused on outstanding Environmental Engineering and Science achievement.

The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, all contributions donated through this site are eligible to receive a tax-deduction. The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation supports several educational, awards, and outreach programs and supports a variety of activities and initiatives of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

Descriptions of the various funds and their charitable objectives can be found at https://www.eesfoundation.org/donate/.

 Monthly Features

Have you added your Board Certification credentials to your LinkedIn name?

Show off your accomplishments to your LinkedIn network…it takes under a minute to add your credentials.

Not sure how to add your credentials? See below.

Need PDHs?

You now have the opportunity to earn PDHs from recorded webinars! If you miss an AAEES webinar, you can watch it at your convenience and then take a quiz to earn PDHs.

1. Go to our webinar library and watch a webinar of your choice.
2. Once you have watched it, go to the coordinating quiz link to purchase and complete a brief quiz.
3. Once you pass the quiz, we will send you your PDH certificate.

It's that simple!

Go to our webinar library to browse our recorded webinars: https://www.aaees.org/aaeeswebinarslibrary.

Interactive Who's Who

The Academy's website has an improved and expanded feature for members: the Interactive Who's Who. Look for the link just below the welcome message after you log in. With this tool you can search for members by name, specialization, organization, and location.

You can use this feature to find Board-Certified individuals within a specialty for possible engagement on projects. You can find out who else in your organization is a member and see their biographical information. You can get contact information for colleagues in the Academy. Universities can find local Board-Certified members to engage them with their program as mentors or external advisory board members. The feature is intuitive to use by selecting one or more text fields to search for. Once you find a member you can then click on them for more detailed profile including contact information. And, if you search for yourself, you will be able to edit your profile including adding a headshot photo for your colleagues to know you by. Enjoy this new feature that will help our members connect with each other.

https://www.aaees.org/whoswho

Update Your Profile

Change of address, email or any information? You will need to log in to your profile in our organization at https://www.aaees.org/login#/login.

If you are having trouble accessing your account, email Yolanda at YMoulden at aaees.org for assistance.

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It's Simple - Refer a Colleague to Apply for Board Certification

• Click here for the simple one-page referral form for Board Certification OR
• Click here for the simple one-page referral form for Board Certification through Eminence

Student Lounge

We always love to hear what our student members have been up to! Send us your recent articles, news, studies, project photos, etc. We would be happy to share with the rest of the environmental engineering and science community via social media. Send an email to Marisa Waterman at MWaterman at aaees.org.

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