DCHWS East
We launched the DCHWS website (dchws.org) to include information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on the DCHWS website. If you have questions, please email east@dchws.org.
Summary of Event
The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.
Venue
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Our Hotel Block is SOLD OUT
Hotels within Walking Distance
- Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City Convention Center
- Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia – Convention Center, PA
- Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Scholarship
Visit dchws.org to download the nomination form!
The Philadelphia Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is requesting your assistance in identifying students enrolled in Philadelphia area schools for our SAME Philadelphia Post Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites Symposium (DCHWS) Scholarship. SAME is recognized as the multi-disciplined integrator of military, public, private, and academic national infrastructure-related capabilities to produce viable solutions for America’s national security.
DCHWS is open to private sector and government and is dedicated to exploring and discussing the applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites. The technology is constantly changing, and our goal of the symposium is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field.
This year the Post has over $5,000.00 to be awarded to deserving students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college STEM program that is positioned to help grow the next generation of professionals in the A/E/C industry.
Nominations for the scholarship will be solicited from SAME members and local colleges and universities with extensive STEM programs in the SAME Philadelphia Post Area of Responsibility (AOR). For SAME family members associated with the Philadelphia Post school location can be anywhere in the US. We hope to award scholarships to deserving nominees. Scholarships will be awarded at DCHWS on Friday April 12 at the Philadelphia 201 Hotel located on 201 N 17th St., Philadelphia, PA. If awarded, your presence is requested but not required on Friday April 12th at 8am.
Nominees must be entering their junior or senior year and must have successfully completed at least one year of study in engineering, technology, math, or science. Criteria for selecting the scholarship recipients will be academic achievements including grade point average, leadership/citizenship, character, and financial need. The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants received. Students are only eligible one-time for an award under this program.
Please submit your nominations including your cover letter, nomination form and supporting statement by Friday March 15, 2024.
Transcripts are not required. Each nomination must contain sufficient information to demonstrate that the stated criteria have been fulfilled. Nominations should be emailed to karenb@ttienv.com.
Important Dates
- January 2024 – Symposium Agenda is Posted
- March 22, 2024 – Registration Closes
- April 10, 2024 – Conference starts
- April 11, 2024 – Second Day of Conference
- April 12, 2024 – Third Day of Conference
- May/June 2024 – PDH Credits will be Communicated
Agenda
Visit DCHWS East Website for agenda
DCHWS East AgendaLatest Event Information
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Registration
Attendee Fees (Same pricing as 2023!)
The registration fee is being waived for government employees. Registration fees are as follows:
- Private Sector (SAME Member) – $400
- Private Sector (Non-SAME member) – $450
- Military/Government – Free*
*Military/Government attendees need to be approved through their chain of command.
Sponsorships
Tangible sponsorship cost is $1,200 and includes a registration ticket. Titanium Bar sponsorship cost is $2,000 and also includes a registration ticket.
Current SponsorsExhibitor Pricing
Exhibitors include one registration ticket.
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
Liberty A Ballroom Tier 2 Exhibitors $1,500 (separate ballroom adjacent to registration desk)
Exhibitor ListRefund Policy
Cancellations will be accepted until 30 days prior to the event and require payment of the processing fees. SAME regrets that refunds cannot be issued after this or for no-shows for any reason.
If you need to transfer your registration to someone else, please email east@dchws.org with ALL of the following: substitute’s full name, badge/nickname, position title, email address, work address, work phone number, cell phone number, and emergency contact name and phone number.