Dr. Don J. Wood Selected As An Honorary Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (Hon.D.WRE)

AAWRE’s mission is to improve the practice, elevate standards, and advance the profession of water resources engineering by certifying engineers with specialized knowledge in water resources, recognizing the ethical practice of water resources engineering at the expert level, encouraging continued professional development for engineers, and supporting positions on water resources issues important to the public health.

The Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) credential program is the first voluntary, post-licensure, advanced-level specialty certification program created under Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC). Since the start of the AAWRE Diplomate program in October 2004, over 550 professional engineers have achieved the Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) credential. (American Academy of Water Resource Engineers)

KYPipe’s Executive Director, Dr. Don J. Wood, Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky, has been selected as an Honorary Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (Hon.D.WRE), in the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers. The Honorary Diplomate status is the Academy’s highest honor and is in recognition of Dr. Wood’s life achievements, tireless work, and advocacy for the advancement of water resources research.

Honorary Certificates of Special Knowledge are only granted to outstanding individuals who have met AAWRE’s stringent criteria. Dr. Wood is honored and privileged to have been selected for this distinguished award. A profound thank you has been extended to the esteemed Dr. Paul Boulos who nominated Dr. Wood for this prestigious award.

A special AAWRE Diplomate Induction Ceremony and reception for the Diplomates will be held on the evening of May 24, 2011 in Palm Springs, CA. Read more