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Saturday, June 21, 2014 Sugar Land Marriott Hotel 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas Program The Association of Chinese American Professionals 2014 Annual Conference and Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS) Theme: Oil and Gas, Down Stream, Off-shore, Bio, Environmental, Nano Technologies, Medicine, Business Management, Accounting & Computing 會議主題: 油氣鑽探、煉油與石化、環保、奈米、醫學、健康、商務管理、會計與電腦 二零一四年年會暨科學工程技術研討會 For more information: http://www.acap-usa.org

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Sugar Land Marriott Hotel16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas

Program

The Association of Chinese American Professionals

2014Annual Conference and

Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS)

Theme:Oil and Gas, Down Stream, Off-shore, Bio, Environmental,

Nano Technologies, Medicine, Business Management, Accounting & Computing會議主題:

油氣鑽探、煉油與石化、環保、奈米、醫學、健康、商務管理、會計與電腦

二零一四年年會暨科學工程技術研討會

For more information: http://www.acap-usa.org

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Table of Contents Page

A Welcome Message from the President of ACAP .............................................. 2

Proclamation – Al Green, United States Congressman ........................................ 3

Proclamation – Pete Olson, United States Congressman ..................................... 4

Program-at-a-Glance, Morning Sessions .............................................................. 5

Program-at-a-Glance, Afternoon Sessions............................................................ 8

Conference Center Floor Plan ............................................................................... 11

Honorable Guest – John Chi, Deputy Director-General, TECO .......................... 12

Keynote Speaker – Dolly Brenneman, Founder & President, Soaring to Greatness, a Coaching & Consulting for Organization & Individual Transformation .................................................................................................. 13

Distinguished Achievement Award – Beng Ho, Ph.D., Retired Professor at University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center ................................. 14

Outstanding Service Award – Chia-Hao Ko, Ph.D. ............................................. 15

Conference Session Information ........................................................................... 16

2014 ACAP Student Poster Contest Final List ..................................................... 38

Acknowledgement................................................................................................. 39

ACAP Officers and Staff, ACAP Board of Directors, ACAP Control Councilors and ACAP Advisors ....................................................................... 40

SETS Conference Committee, SETS Collaborating Organizations & Presidents and SETS Conference Session Chairs ............................................. 41

The Association of Chinese American Professionals - Fact Sheet ....................... 42

ACAP Membership Application Form ................................................................. 43

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A Welcome Message from the President of ACAP Dr. Chia-Chung Wang (王 家 驄)

Good Morning, Welcome to the 36th annual Science, Engineering and Technology Seminar (SETS,科學工程技術研討會)! The Association of Chinese American Professionals (ACAP, 美南國建協進會) has hosted SETS every year since the organization’s inception in 1978. We are proud to continue our tradition today with another set of exciting programs that we are sure you will enjoy. The 2014 SETS theme is "Oil and Gas, Down Stream, Off-shore, Bio, Environmental, Nano Technologies, Medicine, Business Management, Accounting & Computing”. Today’s seminars will address some of technical community’s most significant and engaging topics, including: leading offshore/onshore oil/gas production technologies, methane based petrochemical manufacturing technologies, medical research, financial management, and bone health. Our keynote speaker is Ms. Dolly Brenneman (Founder and President, Soaring to Greatness, Houston, TX), who will discuss ‘Leading and Learning Consciously with Multiple Intelligences”. Many of you are our life-time members. I would like to use this opportunity to share with you about what have happened in ACAP this year. In March, ACAP hosted a very successful Taiwanese Students and Young Professionals Network Luncheon at Culture Center, providing career consultation, professional development advices, and insight into life in America to Taiwanese college students and young professionals in Houston-Austin area. You should also notice all the research posters displayed along the hallway when you walked in the conference center this morning. This is our 3rd Student Research Poster Contest held at SETS. We are working hard to encourage our young generation to get involved in ACAP activities and become part of future ACAP. In addition to SETS, ACAP also organizes an annual diversity conference, the Diversity Summit (多元化高峰會議). It brings together people across all sectors in Houston to promote Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. It helps create a more inclusive environment where we work as well as where we live. We hosted the 14th Diversity Summit May 9, 2014 in this same hotel. The theme was “Evolution of Diversity and Inclusion – Unleashing the Power”. The Summit offers a full day of speakers, seminars and networking for employees from City’s major organizations and professionals seeking to maximize their effectiveness in diverse environments. Houston Mayor, Annise Parker, was our honorable guest and delivered our luncheon keynote speech. It has been an honor for me serving as the 2014 president of ACAP. On behalf of the ACAP, I would like to thank our volunteers, sponsors and partners for their dedication and support, without which SETS and Diversity Summit would not be possible. We are sincerely grateful to all of you for your continual support to ACAP and our annual community events. We are delighted you are here and hope you will find today’s conference informative and enriching. We have been looking forward to this day with great anticipation, so let’s get started!

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二零一四年年會暨科學工程技術研討會

2014 Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS)

Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Saturday, June 21, 2014

Program-at-a-Glance

Morning Sessions 7:30am | 9:00am

Speakers and Chairs Breakfast (Sugar Land Ballroom V)

8:00am |

3:00pm

Registration (Ballroom Foyer)

9:00am | 11:50am

Nano & Composite Technology

【奈米及複合科技】

Sugar Land IV

Nano & Composite Technology 奈米及複合技術

Co-Chairs:Guoqiang Li, Ph.D. and Howard Paul, Ph.D. 主持人:李國強博士, 浦浩德博士

Speaker: M.A. Wahab, Ph.D. Professor, Louisiana State University Topic: Challenges towards Improved Friction Stir Welds

Utilizing On-line Sensing of Weld Quality Speaker: Gefu Ji, Ph.D. (姬戈夫), Research Associate, Louisiana State University Topic: Novel Light Weight and Self-Healed Shape Memory

Alloy Millie-tube Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Composite Structure

Speaker: Harper Meng, Ph.D. (孟慶浩), Research Associate, Southern University Topic: Versatile Shape Memory Effects Speaker: Guoqiang Li, Ph.D. (李國強), Joint Professor, Louisiana State/Southern University Topic: Stress Memory versus Strain Memory for Shape Memory Polymers

9:00am | 11:50am

CPA Financial Management 【專業會計師 –

財務管理】

Sugar Land I - III

CPA - Financial Management Session Co-Chairs:Vera Lee, CPA and Karen Hsieh, CPA

主持人: 李尤梅 會計師, 高嫚璘 會計師 休市華美會計師協會協辦

Speaker: Tina Huang, CPA (黃宜容) Topic: Reporting foreign income, foreign tax credit, foreign

income exclusion, foreign bank account and foreign financial assets.

Speaker: Andy Lai, Attorney (賴清陽) Topic: EB-5 Visa (Million Dollars Investor) and Foreign Investment in USA.

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9:00am | 11:50am

Down Stream Technology

【煉油與石化科技】 Mahogany

Down Stream Technology Symposium Session Chair:Joseph Chiu 主持人:邱坤源

Speaker: Charlie Chou (周岱立), Petrochemical/PTA Manager, GTC Technology US LLC. Topic: Petrochemical Processing – from Oil to Aromatics to Soda Bottles Speaker: Weihua Jin, Ph.D. (金衛華),Process Manager, GTC Technology Inc. Topic: PX 101 – The Petrochemistry of Paraxylene Speaker: George Hu (胡際川), LNG Technology Manager, Technip Inc. Topic: Shale Gas and LNG Speaker: Cong Dinh , Sr. Supervising Process Specialist, Technip Inc. Topic: On-purpose Propylene Production from Propane Dehydrogenation

9:00am | 11:50am

Environmental Technology

【環保科技】 Monarch

Environmental Technology Session Chair: Edward Chen

主持人:陳天生 Speaker: Michael Liu (劉志恆), President, American P & G Company. Topic: Organic Wastes Recycling between Taiwan and Mainland China Speaker: Cheng-Mao Tseng, Ph.D. (曾正茂), Secretary General, Social Empowerment Alliance (SEA), Taiwan. Topic: Environmental Pollution and Environmental Education in Taiwan Speaker: Edward T. Chen (陳天生), President, Chinese

American Society of Environmental Protection & Safety, Houston, Texas.

Topic: Household Hazardous Waste Management in Houston Speaker: Brenda Templeton, City of Houston Water Works

Education Center. Topic: Houston’s Water: Our Most Valuable Natural Resource Speaker: Chi-Chung Chang, Ph.D. (張濟群), URS Corp., Houston, Texas. Topic: Managing the Impact of Global Climate Change

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9:00am | 11:50am

Oil and Gas Technology 【石油和天然氣科技】

Palm

Oil and Gas Technology Session Co-Chair:Chia-Hao Ko, Ph.D. and Eddy Lee, Ph.D.

主持人:葛家豪博士, 李怡德博士 美國華人石油協會協辦

Speaker: Eddy Lee, Ph.D. (李怡德), Staff Geophysicist, Shell Oil Topic: Arctic offshore exploration Speaker: Mark Chang, Ph.D. (張世曉), Senior Project

Engineering Manager, Technip Topic: Deepwater Subsea Field Development Speaker: Jia Liu, Ph.D. (劉家玉), Sr. Staff ITS

Administrator, Anadarko Topic: GIS/Location-based Data in Petroleum Speaker: Tehan George Chou, Ph.D. (周得安), Senior

Geophysical Consultant, Chevron Energy Technology Company

Topic: Application of Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBN) Acquisition for Reservoir Imaging and Characterization

8:30am | 11:50am

Student Research Poster Contest

【學生研究壁報比赛】

Ballroom Foyer

Student Research Poster Presentation

Chair: Shian-uei Hwu, Ph.D.; Judge Panel: K. C. Wang, Ph.D. 主持人:胡先葳博士, Judge Panel:王國治博士

Sponsored by: FOXCONN, Formosa Plastics Corp., Lovett Homes

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二零一四年年會暨科學工程技術研討會 2014 Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS)

Sugar Land Marriott Hotel

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Program-at-a-Glance Afternoon Sessions

12:00pm | 2:15pm

Luncheon and Keynote Address 〔午餐及專題演講 – Sugar Land Ballroom V〕 Master of Ceremonies: K. C. Wang, Ph.D., (王國治), ACAP President-Elect

• Welcome: C. C. Wan, Ph.D. (王家驄), ACAP President • Honorable Guest: John Chi, Deputy Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

in Houston 駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處 齊永強副處長

• Proclamations Presentations: Alice Chen for US Congressman Al Green US Congressman Pete Olson

• Lunch • Keynote Address

Dolly Brenneman, Founder & President, Soaring to Greatness, a Coaching & Consulting for Organization & Individual Transformation

Topic: Leading and Learning Consciously with Multiple Intelligences

• Award Presentations:Chair – Betty Tung Distinguished Achievement Award:Beng Ho, Ph.D.

Outstanding Service Award:Chia-Hao Ko, Ph.D.

• Student Research Poster Contest Winners Award Presentation: Chair - Shian-uei Hwu, Ph.D.; Judge Panel - K. C. Wang, Ph.D.

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2:30pm | 5:30pm

Health Session 【健康講座】

Sugar Land I - III

Current Knowledge on Bone and Joint Health 主題: 骨髂和關節保健新知

Co-Chairs:Karl K. Chen, M.D., Ph.D. Grace Chen, Ph.D., R.N. 主持人:陳康元醫師, 陳王琳博士

Speaker: David L. Lin, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine 林隆一醫師; 骨骼外科手術,運動醫學 Topic: Current Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Joint Conditions 最新退化性關節炎的外科手術治療方法 Speaker: Jean Lin, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 林琬真物理治療師 Topic: Physical Therapy Treatment and Injury

Prevention in Sports Injuries and Orthopedic Disorders

運動損傷及骨科障礙的物理治療與創傷預防 Speaker: Karl K. Chen, M.D. 陳康元醫師 Topic: Improving Bone Density thru a Modified Life Style

從變更生活方式来提高骨質密度

2:30pm | 5:30pm

Medical & Bio Science 【醫療及生化科技】

Sugar Land IV

Medical & Bio Science Symposium Session Chair: Tinsu Pan, Ph.D.

主持人:潘亭壽

Speaker: Lei-Shih Chen, Ph.D. (陳蕾詩), Assistant

Professor, Texas A&M University Department of Health and Kinesiology,

Director, Health Promotion & Genomics Lab Topic: Health Promotion and Genomics Speaker: Richard Han, Ph.D. (韓一鳴), Scientist, Rice University Topic: Atherosclerosis & Vascular Calcification, Speaker: Hsin-Hua Nien, M.D. (粘心華), Visiting

Physician, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology

Topic: Advancement in Radiation Oncology, Speaker: Tinsu Pan, Ph.D. (潘亭壽), Professor, M.D.

Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics

Topic: Advancement in Diagnostic Imaging

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2:30pm | 5:30pm

Offshore Technology 【海洋科技】

Mahogany

Offshore Technology Symposium Session Chair:Mark Yang

主持人:楊渝慶 Speaker: Kuan Tao Chang (張關道), Ex. Chief Engineer of American Bureau of Shipping Topic: Evolution and Design of Offshore Structure Speaker: Albert Ku, Ph.D. (顧寶鼎), Managing

Director of Energo Engineering Topic: API RP-2A Recent Development Speaker: Gwo-Ang Chang, Ph.D. (張國安), Managing

Principal Engineer of American Bureau of Shipping

Topic: Jack-up Leg Touch Down Study Speaker: Ta-Ming Hsu (許大明), Sr. Principal Engineer, Genesis Company Topic: Introduction to Marine Riser

2:30pm | 5:30pm

Business Laws Session 【商業講座】 Monarch

Business Session Co-Chairs: Ming Burdett and Clair Liaw

主持人: 陳明華, 廖珮君 世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會協辦

Speaker: Aileen Luh, First Vice President and Manager of International Banking Department of Cathay Bank Topic: Grow Your Business by International Trade

如何降低成本創造利潤從事國際貿易 Speaker: Roger How, Vice President and Senior Foreign Exchange Dealer with Cathay Bank Topic: How to Effectively Manage and Benefit from Foreign Exchange Risk Management

有效地管理外匯風險, 並增加潛在回報

2:30pm | 5:30pm

Computer Technology Session

【電腦科技】 Palm

Computer Technology Session Chair:Jessie Wang 主持人:汪乃强

Speaker: Jessie Wang (汪乃強), Director, Business Technology, Chroma Oil & Gas Topic: Cyber Security Speaker: William Tai (戴啟智) Topic: Safety Day by Day

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二零一四年年會暨科學工程技術研討會 2014 Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS)

Sugar Land Marriott Town Square June 21, 2014

Conference Center Floor Plan

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HONORABLE GUEST

John Chi Deputy Director-General

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston

齊永強副處長

駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處

2012 – Present Deputy Director-General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston

2010 – 2012 Director. Information Division, TECO in Houston

2007 – 2010 Chief Editor, Free China Review, Government Information Office (GIO)

2004 – 2007 Executive Assistant, Information Division, TECO in New York

2003 – 2004 Executive Assistant, Information Division, TECO in Houston

1999 – 2003 Section Chief, Radio & TV Department, GIO 1995 – 1999 Executive Assistant, Information Division, TECO in Boston 1990 – 1995 Specialist, Lisison Office, GIO 1986 – 1990 Assistant, Information Division, TECO in L.A. 1982 – 1986 Specialist, GIO 1979 – 1982 Officer, Radio & Television Dept., GIO

B.A. Soochow University, English Language and Literature

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dolly Nguyen Haim Brenneman President and Founder

Soaring To Greatness. LLC

Dolly Brenneman, founder of Soaring to Greatness LLC, is a leader, organizer, organizational consultant, and success coach with experience in healthcare systems, diversity initiatives, investment, banking, interfaith understanding, and community non-profits organizations. Her passion is to awaken and transform individuals and organizations to develop and capture their gifts and talents to new heights. She has a proven talent in developing relationships with sponsors, partners, and diverse stakeholders across many industries to gain trust and collaboration. Her zeal and persistent focus on strategy and execution has made her well recognized by peers and community leaders. She can be found addressing key issues as guest speaker at professional and leadership conferences.

Dolly has a thirst for knowledge and ever ready for the next insight and understanding of human potentials and development, and how world class organizations work. She received her Executive MBA from the University of Houston. Among the many professional certification programs Dolly has held or holding include: the International Coach Federation (ICF), (SQ21) Spiritual Intelligence coach; the International Institute for Diversity & Cross Cultural Management; Personalysis Profile; Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); facilitator of the Big Mind process, Integral Leadership, Non-Violent Communication (NVC) techniques, Wealth Dynamics, and numerous approaches that embody the “wholeness” of systems and human beings. She is currently completing her Executive Coaching Master Business Accelerator program. Dolly is actively involved with the professional Houston Organizational Development Network, and the Houston International Coach Federation leading them to better serve its members and the community.

Born in Vietnam, grew up partially in France, and came to the US for college through a Presidential Scholarship, she speaks English, French, Vietnamese, and working on Spanish. An avid traveler, Dolly is a student of cultural diversity and travelled frequently to faraway places - the more foreign the better. She is interested in living her very best, the life she is given and practices extending compassion and service to those in need. Dolly has served on many non-profit and business boards and she is currently serving on the Board of the Rothko Chapel, an organization that fit closely to her passion. It has a mission of close to 50 years to inspire people to action through dialogue, art and contemplation, to nurture reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, raising consciousness, and to provide a forum for global concerns.

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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Beng Ho, Ph.D. 何明通博士

Retired Professor

University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center

Beng Ho (何明通) grew up in Singapore and came to the United States for his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. After further postdoctoral training, he accepted a position as the Head of Neurochemistry and Neuropharmacology at the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences in the Texas Medical Center and later joined the University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center as a professor until his retirement. He has also held faculty positions at UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UT Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, and University of Houston. He supervised 10 Ph.D. and 8 Master’s degree students and sponsored 12 postdoctoral and 3 clinical fellows. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, edited 4 books, and organized 4 international and 6 national conferences. He was elected as a fellow of both the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the New York Academy of Sciences, and he received a Distinguished Service Award from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In addition to his scientific contributions, Beng has also been heavily involved with the Chinese and Asian communities in the Houston area. He joined the Chinese Professional Club (中華學人聯誼會) and initiated the very first scholarship award from that club. He founded the Chinese Health Service Center (中華保健服務中心), now in operation for 33 years. In addition to being President of Houston-Taipei Society, the Association of Chinese American Professionals (美南國建會) and the Association of Chinese-American Organizations of Houston (休士頓中華公所), Beng was also appointed by Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown to the Area Planning Advisory Council, to which he was later elected President. He is devoted to providing service to seniors, especially on health-related activities. He was selected as a member of the Executive Council of the Texas American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). He chairs the Asian Cancer Council of the Houston branch of the American Cancer Society. Beng’s devotion to community service has brought him many accolades and awards, a few of which are Senior Companions, RSVP of Texas Gulf Coast, Joseph C. Valley Sr. Community Advocate, Chinese Professional Club, and the Houston Wellness Association. Beng feels very fortunate to be given so many opportunities, which have posed both great challenges and great rewards that have greatly enriched his life.

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OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

Chia-Hao KO, Ph.D. 葛家豪博士

Senior Staff Engineer

Exxon Mobil Development Company

Chia-Hao Ko (葛家豪) is currently working at ExxonMobil Development Company as a Senior Staff Engineer. Chia-Hao has experience in structural design and analysis for fixed platforms, subsea structures, and floating production vessels such as FPSO in the oil and energy industry. Before joining ExxonMobil, Chia-Hao was a Sr. Structural Lead Engineer of SBM Offshore leading a team with 20 structural engineers and designers for an EPCI (Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation) project. Chia-Hao received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Naval Architecture from National Cheng Kung University and National Taiwan University, respectively. He earned a PhD degree in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University in 2003. Then he joined Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET, 中華工程教育學會) as a Deputy Director of General Affairs to develop the first education accreditation system in Taiwan for engineering degrees.

In 2006, Chia-Hao was awarded a second master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and then moved to Houston to start his career in the offshore engineering field for the oil and gas industry.

Chia-Hao has been proactively participating in activities of the Taiwanese and Chinese community in Houston to promote networking among students, young and senior professionals. Currently, he is a board member of the ACAP (美南國建會) and Executive Committee member of CAPA (美國華人石油協會).

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Speaker: Eddy Lee, Ph.D. (李怡德), Staff Geophysicist, Shell Oil Topic: Arctic offshore exploration

About the Speaker. Dr. Eddy Lee received his B.Sc. in Marine Geology from Chinese Culture University. He earned his M.Sc. (1995) and Ph.D. (2000) in Oceanography (geological section) from Texas A&M University. In 1999, he joined C&C Technologies, Inc. and continued his career with Shell in 2007. He is now a staff geophysicist in Shell Latin American Exploration.

Speaker: Mark Chang, Ph.D. (張世曉), Senior Project Engineering Manager, Technip Topic: Deepwater Subsea Field Development

About the Speaker. Dr. Mark Chang works with Technip as a Senior Engineering Project Manager. He has more than twenty-five years of combined experience in the areas of riser engineering, deepwater subsea developments and offshore field development. His extended knowledge and experience include engineering of multi-discipline activities in platform, riser systems, pipeline, subsea architecture and structure.

Dr. Chang received his PhD from University of Texas at Austin in 1992, M.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984, and B.S. from National Cheng Kung University in 1981. Dr. Chang has published numerous papers and served as the Session Chair in the international conferences. He was a recipient of Technip 2008 Jacques Franquelin Award for significant innovations and technical contributions and listed as Technip’s College of Experts.

Speaker: Jia Liu, Ph.D. (劉家玉), Sr. Staff ITS Administrator, Anadarko Topic: GIS/Location-based Data in Petroleum

About the Speaker. Dr. Jia Yuh Liu graduated from National Taiwan College of Marine Science and Technology in Taiwan. He has a M.S. from Texas A&M University Oceanography Department in Seismic Stratigraphy, and a Ph.D. in GIS. He joined Anadarko Petroleum Co. in 2001. Currently he is the ArcSDE Administrator and takes care of enterprise spatial data.

9:00 am - Oil and Gas Technology Session 〔石油和天然氣科技研討會〕 11:50 am 美國華人石油協會協辦, Chinese American Petroleum Association Co-chairs: Chia-Hao Ko, Ph.D.(葛家豪), Sr. Staff Engineer, ExxonMobil

Development Company Eddy Lee, Ph.D. (李怡德), Staff Geophysicist, Shell Oil Theme: Technology advancement of upstream exploration and production

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Speaker: Tehan George Chou, Ph.D. (周得安), Senior Geophysical Consultant, Chevron Energy Technology Company

Topic: Application of Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBN) Acquisition for Reservoir Imaging and Characterization

About the Speaker. Dr. George Chou received a B.S. degree in geology from National Taiwan University in 1971. He subsequently earned a Ph.D. degree in seismology from Harvard University’s Department of Geological Sciences in 1979. His research interests at Harvard included wave propagation, signal analysis, data processing, seismic inversion and numerical simulation.

In 1980, George joined Texaco’s Bellaire Research Laboratories in Houston as a Senior Geophysicist. During his 34 years with Texaco and Chevron, he has conducted seismic stratigraphic analysis, quantitative structural modeling (a joint project with Prof. John Suppe at Princeton) and AVO (Amplitude-Versus-Offset) analysis for worldwide exploration and development projects for hydrocarbon detection and reservoir characterization.

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Speaker: Charlie Chou (周岱立), Petrochemical/PTA Manager, GTC Technology US LLC. Topic: Petrochemical Processing – from Oil to Aromatics to Soda Bottles

Abstract. Crude oil is known as the original resource for many of the modern materials that are tied up with human’s daily life, like plastic. However, what most people don’t know is that the production chain from crude oil to plastic involves many process technologies to extract and convert the desired molecules from a mixtures composed with thousands of different compounds. This presentation illustrates the typical processes from crude oil to the soda bottle, which is made by one type of plastic (PET), using GTC’s technologies. The technologies in this presentation include CDU/VDU, Reforming, Aromatic Extraction, PX Production, PTA Production, PET Production, and finally bottle making.

GTC’s technologies to make PET from crude oil, which is understood by industry as aromatics-polyester chain, are well recognized as the most advanced technologies with low investment, low operating cost, and high performance.

About the Speaker. Charlie Chou began his career with GTC Technology at the company’s R&D facility in Bozeman, Montana, and later joined the engineering department at GTC’s headquarters in Houston. Charlie was appointed the first General Manager of GTC’s Beijing office, serving there from 2006 to 2010. He then returned to Houston to serve as Petrochemicals/PTA Manager for the GTC sales/licensing division. Charlie has worked in most technical areas of the company, including R&D, engineering, technology and licensing. He earned his BS at National Taiwan University and his Master’s in chemical engineering at Montana State University.

Speaker: Weihua Jin, Ph.D. (金衛華),Process Manager, GTC Technology Inc. Topic: PX 101 – The Petrochemistry of Paraxylene

Abstract. There is a growing disparity in value among the primary aromatic components, benzene, toluene, and xylenes, due to the higher market demand for paraxylene. In the manufacturing of paraxylene, there is always a co-production of benzene due to the imbalance of aromatic rings vs. methyl groups from the primary reformate feedstock. There are also shortages of raw material naphtha or reformate due to the very high demand for paraxylene production. This presentation addresses all of the fundamental issues facing a paraxylene producer, including:

• Creating aromatic rings • Separation of xylenes • Interconversion among aromatics

Details will be given about low-cost, non-traditional feeds; elimination of benzene production; and efficient catalytic products to convert other aromatics into paraxylene.

9:00 am - Down Stream Technology Symposium Session〔煉油與石化科技研討會〕 11:50 am Chair: Joseph Chiu (邱坤源), Project Manager, GTC Technology US LLC.

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A case study is given for large PX producer in Europe, which has production based on non-traditional feeds, with intensive upgrading of components.

About the Speaker. Weihua Jin is a Research Engineer for GTC Technology in Houston. He joined GTC in 2007 and has worked primarily in petrochemical and chemical technology research & development and engineering design.

Weihua has authored several technical articles in peer-reviewed journals in his field, and is the inventor of several patents for multiple industry applications. He earned his Ph.D degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University.

Speaker: George Hu (胡際川), LNG Technology Manager, Technip Inc. Topic: Shale Gas and LNG

About the Speaker. More than twenty years experience in technology development and process design for gas monetization, petrochemical, oil and gas, gasification, and synthesis industries. Currently working for Technip USA as a Senior Manager of LNG and Gas Processing Product Line. Previous working experience include 5 years with URS company as a Technology Manager of LNG and 10 years with KBR as a Technical Advisor. Experience cover various phase of technology development and process engineering including conceptual design, FEED, EPC, optimization studies, debottlenecking and troubleshooting, new technology development, economic screening, and proposals. Responsibilities also include the technical leadership in the assigned area, key customer technical relationships, business development support, recognizable industry involvement, etc.

Speaker: Cong Dinh , Sr. Supervising Process Specialist, Technip Inc. Topic: On-purpose Propylene Production from Propane Dehydrogenation

Abstract. Traditionally, most of propylene (90%) was produced as a byproduct of either steam cracker (2/3) to make Ethylene or from off gas in refinery fluid catalytic cracking (1/3 by FCC).

For North America in 2005, 30% of feedstock for cracking was from naphtha and 70% from ethane, according to research firm ICIS (www.icis.com) in Houston. The primary source of propylene is from liquid cracking of naphtha and other liquids such as gas oil and condensates to produce ethylene. By 2012, only 12% cracking was from naphtha and 88% from ethane. With the available of low cost Ethane from Shale gas, all future crackers in the US are for ethane feedstock. Ethane yields much less propylene, so the feedstock shift caused a 40% drop in U.S. propylene production from 2005 to 2012 for Propylene from Ethylene Crackers.

The remaining propylene production, particularly in the US, is from refineries where splitters recover the propylene from the off-gases produced by FCCs to be purified for chemical and polymer use. However, when gasoline prices are high, oil refiners may increase operating rates by keeping the propylene to make octane-boosting alkylate.

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The main “Propylene on-purpose” process is propane dehydrogenation (PDH) but it is only economically viable in cases where low-cost propane is available. In the past the price of propylene and propane were so close in the U.S. that it wasn’t cost effective to dehydrogenate propane. However, this is all changed with the available of low cost propane from shale gas. With traditional sources of propylene increasingly unable to meet market requirements, doors are opening to “Propylene on-purpose” production using PDH to meet this demand.

About the Speaker. B.S. in Chemical Engineering, has 28 years experience, 19 years at KBR, Worked mainly in Ethylene and LNG. Currently has 2 years with Technip as Senior Supervising Engineer in Process Department. Recently worked on Ascend PDH project on the Recovery Section. Has some knowledge of the PDH scheme from UOP so I am here to share that information. Hobby is Traveling and Racquetball.

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Speaker: Michael Liu (劉志恆), President, American P & G Company. Topic: Organic Wastes Recycling between Taiwan and Mainland China

Abstract. In daily life each person produces 1 kg wastes, which mainly composed of inorganic waste (partially recyclable and most go to landfill), organic waste (resource recyclable to utilize), toxic and hazardous waste (classified as treated disposal), glass (classification into useable resources). The concept of organic garbage is degradable by fermentation or decomposition, turns organic materials or garbage waste into usable compost, which organics contain leftover food, melons husk, vegetable skin, tea leaves, fish, expired food, aquaculture excretion.... as etc. Currently technologies are treated those organic wastes through dehydration, crushing, bio-fermentation, deodorant with other processes, make the organic wastes into organic fertilizer as sound as turning waste into treasure really.

Comparison Taiwan and Mainland China MSW composition is affected by both side of living habits, holidays, seasonal changes, the level of economic development, fuel structure, urban construction, and so on. It is very complicated to acquire composition ratio of garbage according to its city's development and the improved living standard in regional differences. Basically the food waste counts as half of the city collection waste, for recycling resources it must first be able to classify, harmless way before become resource. Due to a large proportion of the MSW is organic garbage, the most economic saving and environmental friendly approach is a biological treatment; it not only achieved solid waste reduction, but also to protect the environment and to reuse resources. Having research and practical commercial operation, we use biochemical technology to process organic garbage which makes fully MSM in garbage classification, reduction and utilization possible.

The purpose of compost kitchen waste by microorganisms decomposes organic ingredients into fertile soil for plant use. Since the process of microbial decomposition of organic matter needs oxygen, the oxygen supply must be appropriately. Additional as the water content, the mix nutritional content, pH value, temperature … etc., are also important to maintain good conditions of microbial activity. Overall, composting helps reduce garbage and waste disposal cost savings. As the same time recycling and recovery into agricultural fertilize solid and green in great help. Fast aerobic composting regeneration system is the use of microorganisms in the food waste to decompose into fertile organic soil ingredients for plant use. Since the process of microbial decomposition of organic matter important under oxygen, in addition to proper supply of oxygen and such as water content, the mix of nutritional content, pH value, temperature, etc. .., all in the maintenance of good microbiological activity needs. The system is effective rapid composting and cost savings in waste reduction and reuse. For more work to improve recycling and application to agricultural will be a great help.

9:00 am - Environmental Technology Session 〔環保科技研討會〕 11:50 am Chair: Edward T. Chen (陳天生), President, Chinese American Society of

Environmental Protection & Safety, Houston, Texas.

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To ensure the implementation of the program of organic waste correctly, identified kitchen waste into resource utilization classify, those works are important to commit and to build function able kitchen waste recycling, transport and reuse system. The most important is to establish or to improve laws and regulations related to environmental health and collection policy; to strengthening regulation to combat illegal kitchen waste collection, illegal transportation behavior; as well as to strengthen the public participation into a healthy green low-carbon life.

Speaker: Cheng-Mao Tseng, Ph.D. (曾正茂 博士), Secretary General, Social Empowerment Alliance (SEA), Taiwan. Topic: Environmental Pollution and Environmental Education in Taiwan

Abstract. 台灣自 1970 年代開始工業化,經濟蓬勃發展,國民所得提高及生活條件改善,但也導致環境的嚴重污染和破壞,如 1979 年的多氯聯苯中毒事件,1982 年的中石化安順廠污染事件,1988 年的高銀化工鎘污染事件---等。同時台灣環保意識也在 70 年代末期開始萌芽,加上當時全國各地風起雲湧的反公害運動,促使台灣於 1987 年成立行政院環境保護署,管理及解決全國環境問題。

環境問題的根源在於人類的行為,若無適當而有效的教育方式去改變人類的行為模式,人類將無法避免繼續因為短期的利益,而造成對於環境更長期且深遠的破壞,為解決台灣的環境污染問題,除尋求科技解決外,治本之道有賴長期深入推動環境教育,台灣環保署成立後,立即制定及推動許多環境教育政策及立法工作,如有系統的規劃設計,及編印各種年齡層的環保文宣教材、環保小商品,並舉辦全國各縣市環保小署長選拔及會議、「外星人資源回收筒」命名比賽---等許多活動,引領台灣環保風潮,經過 20 幾年的努力,終於在 2010 年 6 月 5 日由總統公布環境教育法,成為國際上第 6 個具有環境教育法之國家,該法強制規定:全國各機關、公營事業機構、高級中等以下學校,及政府捐助基金累計超過百分之五十之財團法人,每一年都要安排所有員工、教師、學生均參加 4 小時以上環境教育。回顧台灣環境污染的過去,落實台灣全面推動「環境教育」的現在,將可展望寶島台灣清新環境的未來。

Speaker: Edward T. Chen (陳天生), President, Chinese American Society of Environmental

Protection & Safety, Houston, Texas. Topic: Household Hazardous Waste Management in Houston

Abstract. Household Hazardous Wastes (“HHW”) are residential solid wastes that demonstrate the characteristics of hazardous wastes governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), but are exempt from RCRA hazardous waste regulations (US EPA 1980). However, once a HHW program receives hazardous waste, it is no longer considered exempt under RCRA. These programs become generators of hazardous waste when they release collected household hazardous waste for transportation and management.

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Houston established a HHW program for the following purposes: (1) to provide the citizens of the City of Houston (“the City”) with an environmentally sound disposal option for HHW and (2) to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permit program for the City’s storm water discharges. The permit required the City to hold two HHW events a year for the first two years and to establish a publicly accessible drop-off location (permanent facilities). Beginning in 1992, the City began holding day-long HHW events two to three times each year. Each of these events was held at a different location around the City in order to give all Houstonians an opportunity to dispose of their HHW. The public responses to these HHW days were so overwhelming that the City knew it would have to do something to accommodate the growing demand for recycling and the proper disposal of HHW.

As a direct response, in January 1999, the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center was expanded to include the BOPA program. BOPA stands for Batteries (car, truck, and motorcycle); Oil (used motor oil); Paint (latex); and Anti-freeze. A grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Council was awarded to the City of Houston, making it possible for citizens to bring their BOPA to the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center.

In order to accommodate the need for a permanent drop-off location for HHW, the City opened its first Environmental Service Center (ESC) in October 1999. The ESC provided a drive-through drop-off location for the residents of Houston to deliver household chemical items that are of a hazardous nature. The items accepted by the center include paints and thinners, pesticides and herbicides, antifreeze, toxic cleaners, oils and fuels, heavy metals and batteries. Items not accepted are explosives, ammunition, medical waste, radioactive waste and hazardous waste from a commercial site.

In 2009, a newly designed Environmental Service Center was constructed using the City’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds, at a cost of $4 million dollars. The facility is one of the most advanced state-of-the-art HHW facilities in the country and was designed with the idea of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycling” in mind.

In this presentation, I will share my experience and involvement with the City of Houston’s HHW program, including observations and discussions of the collections, processing, packaging, transporting (including manifests), and disposal technologies of HHW.

Speaker: Brenda Templeton, City of Houston Water Works Education Center. Topic: Houston’s Water: Our Most Valuable Natural Resource

Abstract. The presentation will include an overview of Houston’s regional water resources, introduce the city’s WaterWorks Education Center, and illustrate how citizens can easily reduce outdoor water consumption.

About the Speaker. Brenda Templeton is a Senior Community Liaison with the Public Utilities Division of the City of Houston’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. Ms. Templeton has been with the city for 17 years, and has focused on water

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conservation issues since 2001. She is a public educator at the city’s WaterWorks Education Center, and provides water education to all age groups. She recently coordinated tours for water professionals from the Liu An City Water Supply, and a Delegation from the Shandong Province who wanted to better understand how Houston treats its drinking water and wastewater.

Each spring, Brenda coordinates exhibitors and volunteers for the annual City of Houston WaterWeek for more than 2,000 students and their teachers.

In her leisure time, Brenda enjoys traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and caring for her elderly mother.

Speaker: Chi-Chung Chang, Ph.D. (張濟群), URS Corp., Houston, Texas. Topic: Managing the Impact of Global Climate Change

Abstract. The Earth's climate has changed throughout history. Scientists and engineers study these climate data collected over many years and reveal that the evidences of a global changing climate. The current warming trend is of particular significance because most of it is very likely human-induced and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented in the past 1,300 years. As a result of the climate changes, variation of weather pattern may have contributed to increasing both the frequency and magnitude of flooding events, sea level rising, draught and other disasters. Communities need to be aware of the different types of disasters prevalent in their areas and of the specific cautions to take. Occurrences of any disaster events do not follow the political boundaries. Therefore, the disaster mitigation needs to be focus on disaster protection planning and mitigation measure implementation in a local to regional scale.

It requires significant amount of resources and time to conduct mitigation planning and mitigation implementation in the communities. While master planning and mitigation implementation on the way, local/facility disaster protection is also needed to protect residence and business. The following outline summarizes the lectures that will be shared in the course regarding “Managing the Impact of Global Climate Changes.”

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Speaker: M.A. Wahab, Ph.D., Professor, Louisiana State University Topic: Challenges towards Improved Friction Stir Welds Utilizing On-line Sensing of Weld

Quality

Abstract. Railroad and vehicular bridges are known for sustaining static and cyclic loads that might vary according to the service conditions such as, traffic loads, temperature changes, or torsional wind gusts, etc. Therefore, the fatigue behavior of the potential materials to be used on the construction of bridges is an important factor to be taken into consideration. Most critical sections of those structures are welded joints. In this study, the influence of rotating-bending fatigue load along with torsional pulsed load is evaluated for base and welded specimens of two most commonly used steel. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding was carried out on 0.75 inch diameter round bar of AISI 4140 and AISI 1018 steel with ER120-S1 and ER70-S2 filler materials, respectively. Alignment of both pieces to be welded had to be guaranteed in order to avoid unwanted vibration during testing. For rational comparison, only defect-free specimens were tested.

Tensile tests are conducted to understand the fatigue loading criteria during rotating-bending fatigue test. Due to TIG welding tensile strength increased about 35% of AISI 4010 steel and decreased about 30% of AISI 1018 steel compared to base metal. Rotating-bending fatigue test was conducted on welded and un-welded specimens to obtain a systematic understanding of the fatigue behavior using a novel rotating, bending, and torsional testing system. Significant increase on the fatigue life was observed on welded AISI 4140 steel which could be attributed to the higher hardness values and characteristic of bainitic‐martensitic microstructure encountered at the weld zone. In contrast, fatigue life of welded AISI 1018 decreased due to microstructural changes and residual stresses development during welding. Under combined loading conditions (rotating, bending, and applied torque) base metal specimens for both steels did not exhibit significant difference in the fatigue behavior. However, for the welded specimens, the fatigue life was reduced by 4.5% for AISI 4140 and 8% for AISI 1018, respectively. The microstructural characterization and hardness mapping of the welded joint was performed to understand the fracture initiation sites of the specimens.

9:00 am - Nano Technology Session〔奈米科技講座〕 11:50 am Co-Chairs: Howard Paul, Ph.D., P.E. (浦浩德), ACAP Former President Guoqiang Li, Ph.D. (李國強), Louisiana State University Theme: Nano and Composite Technology 主題: 奈米及複合科技

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Speaker: Gefu Ji, Ph.D. (姬戈夫), Research Associate, Louisiana State University Topic: Novel Light Weight and Self-Healed Shape Memory Alloy Millie-tube Reinforced Shape

Memory Polymer Composite Structure

Abstract. In order to improve impact tolerance and energy absorption of sandwich structure under impact loading, a new shape memory alloy hollow millitube reinforced shape memory polymer (SMA-MT/SMP) composite sandwich core is designed and fabricated. Physical/mechanical properties were examined through a variety of tests, including axial compression, tensile, three-point bending, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and shape recovery tests. In order to characterize its dynamic performances, low velocity impact test was conducted. According to the tests results, this new SMA-MT/SMP core demonstrated super elastic, considerable impact tolerance, damage healing functionality, and may be considered as a promising option for critical structural applications featured by tolerating repeated impacts.

Speaker: Harper Meng, Ph.D. (孟慶浩), Research Associate, Southern University Topic: Versatile Shape Memory Effects

Abstract. Dual-shape memory polymers (SMPs) recover their original (permanent) shape in one step upon small variation of environmental conditions such as temperature, electric field, light, magnetic field, and solvent/chemicals. Stepwise SMPs recover their permanent shapes in a stepwise manner. They can remember more temporary shapes in addition to their original (permanent) shape. For advanced applications such as aerospace and medical devices, complicated, multiple-step, spatially controllable, and even two-way shape memory effects are required. This presentation will review the up-to-date research endeavors on these advanced and complicated SME. The problems facing the various SMPs will be discussed. The challenges and opportunities for future research will be discussed.

Speaker: Guoqiang Li, Ph.D. (李國強), Joint Professor, Louisiana State/Southern University Topic: Stress Memory versus Strain Memory for Shape Memory Polymers

Abstract. It has been well known that shape memory polymers usually have a well high shape memory capability, with shape recovery ratio approaches 100% under free shape recovery test. However, shape memory polymers usually do not have the same capability to memorize other properties such as stress. Under fully constrained stress recovery test, the stress recovery ratio is usually much lower than the strain recovery ratio. This presentation will discuss the principles and mechanisms controlling the different behaviors.

*Earn up to 3.5 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) by attending this session. Certificate will

be issued after conference

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Speaker: Tina Huang, CPA (黃宜容 會計師) Topic: Reporting foreign income, foreign tax credit, foreign income exclusion, foreign bank account and foreign financial assets

Abstract. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you must report income from all sources within and outside the U.S

If you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien of the United States and you live abroad, you are taxed on your worldwide income. However, you may qualify to exclude some foreign income. In addition, you can exclude or deduct certain foreign housing amounts. You may also qualify for some foreign tax credit.

The US government has required US citizens and green card holders to file Form FinCEN 114 (TDF 90-22.1) Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) to disclose account balances of foreign bank accounts.

In 2011, the IRS also implemented a new reporting requirement for US taxpayers with foreign financial assets greater than certain thresholds beginning at $50,000 USD. This is Form 8938 Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets is also required in addition to the FBAR.

Severe civil and criminal penalties may be imposed for noncompliance.

About the Speaker. Tina Huang, CPA graduated from the University of Houston holding a master degree of accountancy, As accounting manager in Shieh Lee & Company, CPA firm, she specializes in tax preparation, Tax research, accounting and payroll system setup and small business write up and consultation.

Speaker: Andy Lai, Attorney (賴清陽 律師) Topic: EB-5 Visa (Million Dollars Investor) and Foreign Investment in USA.

Abstract. a) Million Dollar Investor’s Visa b) Foreign Investments in Real Estate as a Capital Source c) What your developer Client needs to know d) EB5 Visa VS Multinational Intracompany’s executives/managers visa (L1)

*依照美國會計師協會之規定,專業會計師執照持有人每年需進修若干小時。本課程與下午電腦講座班合乎美國會計師協會之規定,可算八小時進修學時。

9:00 am - CPA - Financial Management Session〔專業會計師 - 財務管理講座〕 11:50 am 休市華美會計師協會協辦 Co-Chairs: Vera Lee, CPA (李尤梅 會計師) Karen Hsieh, CPA (高嫚璘 會計師)

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Speaker: Kuan Tao Chang (張關道), Ex. Chief Engineer of American Bureau of Shipping Topic: Evolution and Design of Offshore Structure

Abstract. The worldwide demand of hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas) has increased continuously in the last few decades. As a result of this demand, offshore exploration and production of hydrocarbons have also developed at a rather fast pace to accommodate this demand. Due to the depletion of existing hydrocarbon reservoirs in shallow waters and onshore the search for more hydrocarbon reservoirs has led to the deep waters. Various new types of offshore structures have gradually emerged as a result of the deep water challenge.

Use of Tension Leg Platforms (TLPs), SPARs, Semi-submersible FPUs (SEMIs) and Floating Production Storage Offloading Units (FPSOs) shows that the challenges for exploration and production of hydrocarbons in deep waters are successfully met. This development has extended from conventional water depths (up to 500m) to deep waters (500m-1500m), and further to ultra-deep waters (above 1500m).

Fixed platforms were very popular offshore structures for development of hydrocarbons up to late 80’s and are still viable for shallow water development. When the water depth exceeds 500m, fixed platforms are no longer economically feasible. Instead of using fixed platforms, TLPs, SPARs, SEMIs, FPSOs and other types of floating structures are used. This presentation introduces the current development status and design aspects of these innovative offshore structures.

Speaker: Albert Ku, Ph.D. (顧寶鼎), Managing Director of Energo Engineering Topic: API RP-2A Recent Development

Abstract. American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 2A provides guidance for offshore fixed platform design. The speaker of this presentation is the Chairman of API Task Group 19, whose responsibility is to develop next generation of API RP-2A standard. This next generation standard will be Load and Resistance Factor Design (RFD) based, and harmonized with International Standard ISO- 19902. This presentation will provide background information for API RP-2A and its recent development, as well as the latest status and review of important issues during its development.

2:30 pm - Offshore Technology Symposium Session〔海洋科技研討會〕 5:30 pm Chair: Mark Yang (楊渝慶), VP of Baker Marine Technology, Inc.

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Speaker: Gwo-Ang Chang, Ph.D. (張國安), Managing Principal Engineer of American Bureau of Shipping

Topic: Jack-up Leg Touch Down Study

Abstract. To establish environmental limits of a jack up in touch down operation, the interaction between the spudcan and soil is to be studied. Due to complexity of real simulation of spudcan and soil interaction, a simplified interaction model is commonly adapted in the industry. In the simplified model, spudcan geometry is replaced by several layers of cylindrical pipes up to the maximum possible spudcan penetration depth, and the interaction of soil with pipe is simulated by a nonlinear spring for spudcan vertical reaction and Coulomb friction for horizontal reaction (axial and tangential). The objective of this paper is to propose a procedure to validate the size and the arrangement of the pipes as well as the pipe soil interaction used in the simplified model to assist the industry to easily and quickly establish the environmental limits for Jack up touch down operation.

In the propose procedure, three (3) modeling methods are used to simulate the spudcan soil interaction. The first method is the most accurate one, and the results are used to validate the other two simplified methods.

In the first method, true geometry of spudcan and Mohr-Coulomb soil model is used, and real spudcan-soil interaction is analyzed using detail FEA in ABAQUS. In the second method, ABAQUS detail FEA and Mohr-Coulomb soil model is still used, but the spudcan is replaced by several layers of cylindrical pipe up to the maximum penetration depth. The accuracy of the pipe size and arrangement is validated by the results of spudcan penetration as well as its normal and horizontal reaction force calculated from the first method. In the third method, the above validated pipe size and arrangement of cylindrical pipe is used and analyzed in Orcaflex using the simplified pipe-soil interaction model simulated by nonlinear spring and Coulomb friction for normal reaction and horizontal reaction respectively. The accuracy of the simplified pipe-soil interaction is validated by the results of spudcan penetration and reaction forces from the first and the second method.

Speaker: Ta-Ming Hsu (許大明), Sr. Principal Engineer, Genesis Company Topic: Introduction to Marine Riser

Abstract.

1. Definition of Marine Riser 2. History of Offshore Drilling 3. Types of Risers 4. Design Criteria 5. Design Parameters 6. Popular Riser Analysis Software

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Speaker: Lei-Shih Chen, Ph.D. (陳蕾詩), Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University Department of Health and Kinesiology, Director, Health Promotion & Genomics

Lab Topic: Health Promotion and Genomics

Abstract. “Public health genomics” or “Health Promotion and Genomics” is a cutting-edge field that links genomics with other research fields (e.g., genetic testing, disease prevention and control, health disparities, and health education). Specifically, genomic advances bring forth the promise of personalized health care and health promotion in the near future. Yet, the full impact of genomics on public health remains unknown. This presentation will address three main research areas that the presenter’s research team has developed in the field of Health Promotion and Genomics. The first topic is to train and engage U.S. health educators to maximize the benefits of genomic discoveries, and minimize the potential harm to the lay public and underserved populations. The second theme is autism spectrum disorders – a type of genomic disease with a significantly high prevalence and growth rate. The last issue in health promotion and genomics is genomics and health disparities.

Speaker: Richard Han,Ph.D. (韓一鳴), Scientist, Rice University Topic: Atherosclerosis & Vascular Calcification,

Abstract. Background: Arterial calcification plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of a carotid atherosclerotic plaque development. The aim of this study was to provide a detailed analysis of calcification morphology based on histological features in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) specimens. In particular, emphasis is on calcium nodule size/shape and its relation to tissue and lumen morphologies. These studies will help elucidate the mechanisms of the arterial calcification process.

Methods: Representative frozen sections were cut from the common, bulb, internal and external segments obtained from 20 CEA tissues. Histological sections were stained to visualize calcification (von Kossa). Image analysis was applied to histological sections to quantify morphology of calcium patches, lumen, and tissues.

Results: Calcification was distributed heterogeneously. Calcified patches ranged in size from 0.0013 mm2 to 10.97 mm2, and were found in each of the 20 CEA tissues. Calcified patches were most abundant in the bulb segment followed by the internal segment and the common segment (p=0.001). The lumen area in the bulb segment deviated from a patent circular shape.

Conclusions: Calcified patches of various sizes were found in carotid endarteremy tissues. These patches were located predominantly at/near the bifurcation. Larger

2:30 pm - Medical & Bio Science Symposium Session〔醫療及生化科技〕 5:30 pm Chair: Tinsu Pan, Ph.D. (潘亭壽), Professor, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Department of Imaging Physics

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calcified patches were distinguished by elongated shapes. Very small particles may coalesce with neighboring particles to form larger patches.

General Significance: Calcified patches, in various sizes, were found in 20 CEA tissues. Calcified patches were predominantly located near the bulb segment. The internal segments were more prone to calcification than external segments. It would be desirable to assess calcification size over time with imaging techniques.

Speaker: Hsin-Hua Nien, M.D. (粘心華), Visiting Physician, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Department of Radiation Oncology Topic: Advancement in Radiation Oncology

Abstract. Radiation Oncology is the medical specialty using ionizing radiation to treat cancer patients, which plays important role in modern cancer treatment. Radiation therapy begins in 20th century and evolves quickly. The development of radiation oncology focuses on improving cancer control and providing better quality of life to cancer patients. The advancement of treatment machine facilitates radiotherapy treatment procedure and brings the possibility of complicated treatment. In cancer treatment, radiation can be used alone as a definitive treatment modality, or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy. For instance, radiation therapy treat patient before surgery as neoadjuvant treatment, during surgery as intra-operation radiotherapy, or after surgery as adjuvant therapy. In this presentation, some selected examples of radiation therapy such as brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy, 2D/3D treatment techniques, and intensity modulated therapy (IMRT) will be introduced. Major treatment instruments such as linear accelerator (LINAC), TomoTherapy, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife and current investigation will also be discussed.

Speaker: Tinsu Pan, Ph.D. (潘亭壽), Professor, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department

of Imaging Physics Topic: Advancement in Diagnostic Imaging

Abstract. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging have greatly improved the ability of physicians to detect, diagnose, and treat disease and injury, thereby helping patients live longer lives of higher quality. The advances have also allowed millions of persons to avoid more invasive and costly procedures by yielding definitive diagnostic information, and thereby obviating surgery in many cases, and enabling minimally invasive alternatives to surgery. However, their costs have grown at about twice the rate of other technologies in health care (e.g., laboratory procedures and pharmaceuticals). We will highlight some diagnostic imaging procedures in Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and their applications to help manage the coronary artery diseases (CAD), cancer and stroke; discuss the pros and cons of introducing these technologies to the general public as self-paid screening procedures for detection and diagnosis of CAD and cancer.

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Speaker: David L. Lin, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine 林隆一醫師; 骨骼外科手術,運動醫學 Topic: Current Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Joint Conditions 最新退化性關節炎的外科手術治療方法

Abstract. The body’s joints undergo degenerative wear over time through daily normal and heavy activities. Treatments for joint pain that limit activities should always start with simpler non-operative options. However when those fail, surgery can provide the best option to regain or maintain one’s desired activity level. We will review surgical options for restoring function in the shoulder, knee, hip, and back. Surgeries discussed will include tendon repair, joint preservation, and joint replacement.

人體的關節在日常生活中,因為尋常或過重的舉動造成磨捐或退化, 經年累月就會產生退化性關節炎。 治療關節疼痛,應該總是以簡單的非外科手術為優先選擇。若是這些都不成功,骨科外科手術就可以提供恢復或維持一個人的理想活動水平的最佳選擇。我們會介紹身體各部位的恢復功能手術選擇,包括在肩,膝,髖關節,和背部。討論手術包括肌腱,關節保護,以及關節置換。

Speaker: Jean Lin, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 林琬真物理治療師 Topic: Physical Therapy Treatment and Injury Prevention in Sports Injuries and Orthopedic

Disorders 運動損傷及骨科障礙的物理治療與創傷預防

Abstract

我們的討論將集中在以下四個方面:(1)物理治療的定義,適用範圍,治療目標及治療方法。 (2)骨科疾病物理治療,包括脊椎,關節和外科手術後的治療。 (3)運動受傷的物理治療。 (4)防止受傷和改善骨骼和關節健康

. Our discussion will be focused on the following four areas: (1) Introduction of Physical Therapy definition, scope, treatment goals, and treatment methods. (2) Physical Therapy in the treatment of orthopedic disorders, including spines, joint, and post-operative care. (3) Physical therapy in the treatment of sports injuries. (4) Preventing injuries and improving health of bones and joints

2:30 pm - Health Session 〔健康講座〕 5:30 pm Co-Chairs: Karl K. Chen, M.D., Ph.D. 陳康元醫師 Grace L Chen, Ph.D., R.N. 陳王琳博士

Theme: Current Knowledge on Bone and Joint Health 主題: 骨髂和關節保健新知

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Speaker: Karl K. Chen, M.D. 陳康元醫師 Topic: Improving Bone Density thru a Modified Life Style 從變更生活方式来提高骨質密度

Abstract. After a review of bone density and strength, interpretation of test results, as well as an introduction of osteoporosis, we will further discuss how to improve bone density and its vitality thru a modified life style, including diet and activities.

我們將解釋何為骨質「密度」和「強度」,測試結果,「骨質疏鬆」的治療,並介紹如何修改生活方式来提高骨質密度及活力,包括飲食和日常活動。

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國際貿易主題將探討全球化經濟形式下的今天,國與國之間的貿易往來更加頻繁;世界經濟

一體化的現代,企業與企業之間的合作越來越緊密;如何在國際貿易往來中規避風險、獲取

最大的利潤?主講人是國泰銀行總部國際部經理及首席副總裁 Aileen Luh。Aileen 從事於國

際貿易領域工作已超過 25 年,具豐富國際貿易實務經驗,熟悉國際間貿易事務包含國貿條

規、信用狀條款、進出口結匯、物流運籌及單證作業與供應鏈管理等專業知識,本講座將從

自身的工作經驗萃取的精華, 娓娓道來, 使後進的從業人員、創業者及對國際貿易有興趣的大

眾得知進出口貿易實務操作簡介,如何建立實際的貿易作業。講座將有問答時間,歡迎詢問

有關進出口的流程、報關、信用狀的問題。

全球外匯投資及風險管理主題將圍繞配合投資者對風險及報酬的偏好,來求取有效的國際貨

幣投資組合,並特別將從人民幣的趨勢-展望個人及廠商外匯交易風險管理和外匯市場在當前

全球市場環境的風險。主講人國泰銀行外匯部副總裁 Roger How 專精外匯交易工作已超過 20年,歡迎無論是外匯新手、抑或是經驗豐富的交易者,一起來探討外匯市場走勢分析、基本

及技術分析應用及各種交易策略。

Session I Speaker: Aileen Luh, First Vice President and Manager of International Banking

Department of Cathay Bank Topic: Grow Your Business by International Trade

如何降低成本創造利潤從事國際貿易 Abstract. This workshop will cover forms of international payment, how to choose the appropriate form and risks associated with each. Letters of credit will be covered in detail.

Importing and exporting, an overview International marketing and sales methods How to get paid (letters of credit and other methods) The transfer of risk Aspects of international banking and financing Case study

2:30 pm - Business Session (商業講座) 5:30 pm GFCBW 世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會協辦 Co-Chairs: Ming Burdett (陳明華)

Clair Liaw (廖珮君) Theme: Taking Your Business International

介紹國際貿易和全球外匯投資及風險管理

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About the Speaker. Aileen Luh is First Vice President & Manager of International Banking Department of Cathay Bank where she oversees the international trade financing functions for the bank footprints majority in west and east coasts. She has over 20 years experiences in banking, all dedicated in the field of International Trade Finance, which includes import and export L/C financing, documentary collections financing and Letter of Credit / documentary collections Services. Her work focuses on structuring international trade for businesses and building strategic alliances with major banks, specifically in the Pacific Rim market. She resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Session II Speaker: Roger How, Vice President and Senior Foreign Exchange Dealer with Cathay Bank Topic: How to Effectively Manage and Benefit from Foreign Exchange Risk Management

有效地管理外匯風險, 並增加潛在回報 Abstract. As US companies look to expand or start operations overseas, new risks emerge that must be managed.

Examine the key characteristics of the FX markets Hedging the risks of major and “exotic” currencies Prospects for the “Chinese Yuan”, “Euro” and other currencies Forwards and “non-deliverable” forward controls Case study

About the Speaker. Roger How has been following the Foreign Exchange market for 20 years, trading Spot and Options at major financial institutions in Hong Kong and selling to financial institutions and high net worth individuals. Currently, he works with business owners to manage FX exposure and with individuals to diversify their personal portfolio. He graduated with Masters in Finance from Texas A&M University. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. In his free time, he enjoys family time with wife and two kids.

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Session I Speaker: Jessie Wang (汪乃強) Topic: Cyber Security

Abstract.

• Computing environment o Mobile o Social network o Cloud o Big data o SENSORS

• Where does issue originate • How to resolve

o Technology o Social Evolution

About the Speaker. Jessie is an IT professional specializes in system integration and technology application. Prior to Chroma, Jessie has worked for Enron, Compaq Computer and Conoco Phillips.

Session II Speaker: William Tai (戴啟智) Topic: Safety Day by Day

Abstract. Your safety from the time leave home. While we are driving, what do I do to avoid trouble? Key locations to remember. My House, My Office. (Slide or PowerPoint) Things happening while I am not home. How many EXIT are there in your working environment? Where is the fire extinguisher? How about home? In the Public. How do I know where trouble is? What should I do? Defend Myself. Does that mean GUN(s)? Basic safety rules. (Play short video)

2:30 pm - Computer Technology Session〔電腦科技講座〕 5:30 pm Chair: Jessie Wang (汪乃強), Director, Business Technology, Chroma Oil &

Gas Theme: World of Safety

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About the Speaker. William Tai is a manager at the COBAN Technologies, Inc. and an original co-founder of the company in Houston, Texas since 2001.

Received partial collage education in the field of E.E. during required military service and after service.

The main duty for him in the service was maintaining missile guiding, controlling system and calibrate with electronic and RF simulator. Also perform final calibration with MTR. Meanwhile receiving multiple training missions on safety, defense, communication, weapon, combat and the tactical covers all three dimensions. After the service, William worked for a computer company as E.E. Design Engineer for computer system board before moving to Houston.

After moved to Houston at 1991, William worked for computer companies for computer networking and hardware for the first 10 years; at same time start involving in volunteer in different aspects. He also served as Vice President of HAJCC and Board member of many other organizations. He earned award of FOYH and FOYT at 2001 for public service. William Tai can be contacted at [email protected]

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2014 ACAP Student Poster Contest Final List

Engineering & Sciences

1. Chih-Yuan Chang, “Impact of Shale Oil and Gas Development on Summertime Ozone Air Quality in Northeast U.S. and Texas,” Ph.D. Candidate, Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, [email protected]

2. Angela Kao, “Variations of Precipitation and Cloud In Response to Global Warming,” Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science, University of Houston, [email protected]

3. Po-Chen Chen, “The Use of Big Data for Outage Management in Distribution Systems,” Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, [email protected]

4. Lin-Yung Wang,” Engineering The Optical Responses of Gold Nanoparticle Polymer Chains,” Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry at Rice University, [email protected]

5. Sheng-Heng Chung,“High-performance Li-S Batteries with Polysulfide-diffusion Inhibitors Derived from Waste & Recycling,” Ph.D. Candidate in Texas Material Institute and Material Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, [email protected]

6. Geng-Min Li,” Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Potential Inhibitors Targeting UDP-Galactopyranose Mutase,” Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, [email protected]

7. Yan-Jiun Lee,” Genetically Encoded Unstrained Olefins for Live Cell Labelling with Tetrazine Dyes,” Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, Texas A&M University, [email protected]

8. Hsiao-Ying Cheng,” Engineering biosensors to study the effect of biochar on microbial communication ,” Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, [email protected]

Medical & Health

1. Pei-Hsuan Chen,” Metabolic Diversity in Human Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer,” Ph.D. Candidate, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, [email protected]

2. Richard Huang,” The Role of Chromatin Assembly in DNA Damage Checkpoint Recovery in Humans,” Ph.D. Candidate, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, [email protected]

3. Amy Ku,” Reactivation of embryonic gene Sox11 promotes mutagen-mediated skin carcinogenesis,” Ph.D. Candidate, Baylor College of Medicine, [email protected]

4. Chia-Ling Li,” How does human memory guide visual search? Evidence from a 3D virtual reality environment,” Ph.D. Candidate, The Institute of Neuroscience, The University of Texas at Austin, [email protected]

Social Sciences 1. Yi-Ju Wu,” The Role of Community Nurture in Adolescent Interest in College Attendance,” Ph.D.

Candidate, Texas A&M University

Business 1. Shun-Yang Lee,” Sentiment Manipulation: Online Platforms' Inescapable Fate,” Ph.D. Candidate in

McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, [email protected]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

美南國建協進會

感謝下列社團共同策劃

世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會

休市華美會計師協會

美國華人石油協會

感謝下列單位的贊助與協助

中華民國僑務委員

駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處

駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處科技組

駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處教育組

休士頓華僑文教服務中心

中國石油公司 OPICOIL HOUSTON, INC

American First National Bank

China Airlines

Cathay Bank

East West Bank

Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas

FOXCONN

Geotest Engineering, Inc.

GTC Technology US LLC

ITRI International, Inc.

Lovett Homes

Science Park

會長 王家驄 會議主席 王國治

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ACAP 2013 - 2014 OFFICERS AND STAFF

President Chia-Chung Wang 王家驄 President-Elect Kou-Chih Wang 王國治 Vice President Hsin-Hui Lin 林欣慧 Executive Secretary Shu-Hao Chang 張書豪 Treasurer Judy Wen 文 芊 Diversity Summit Executive Director Cecil Fong 方宏泰 Activity Committee Chia-Hao Ko 葛家豪 Award Committee Betty Tung 閻寶印

Media Coordinator Jennifer Wen 趙全娣 Membership Committee Frank Lin 林國強 Nomination Committee Billy Liu 劉耀華 Senior Member Committee Billy Liu 劉耀華 Web Site Committee Frank Lin 林國強 Stephen Huang 黃壽萱 Michael Tang 湯東洲 Young Professionals Committee Chia-Hao Ko 葛家豪 Hsin-Hui Lin 林欣慧

ACAP 2013 - 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chi-Chung Chang 張濟群 Shu-Hao Chang 張書豪 Karl Chen 陳康元 Sheree Cheng 周 圓 William Chien 錢懋曾 Joseph Chiu 邱坤源

Janet Chung 鍾宜秀 Jane Van Hsieh 范伽玲 Stephen Huang 黃壽萱

Shian-uei Hwu 胡先葳 Hong-Chen Lin 林宏正 Hsin-Hui Lin 林欣慧

Michael Tang 湯東洲 Chia-Chung Wang 王家驄 Kou Chih Wang 王國治

ACAP 2013 - 2014 CONTROL COUNCILORS

Edward Chen 陳天生 Frank Lin 林國強 Jenny Yang 陳津源

ACAP 2013 - 2014 ADVISORS

Benjamin Chang 常台安 Janet Chung 鍾宜秀 Betty Tung 閻寶印

Chi-Chung Chang 張濟群 Stephen Huang 黃壽萱 Jenny Yang 陳津源 Theresa Chang 張文華 Sam Hwong 黃泰生 Robert Yuan 袁立人 Edward Chen 陳天生 Frank Lin 林國強 Steve C. C. Hsia 夏季昌 William Chien 錢懋曾 Michael Liu 劉志恆 Richard YC Chang 張揚展 Chen-Hwa Chiu 邱震華 Howard Paul 浦浩德 Jeffrey Yu 尤正才 Hsi Frank Chou 周 禧 Tom Tsai 蔡忠和 Louis L.J. Huang 黃立正 Hsing-wei Chu 朱辛為 Kwei Tu 杜 奎 Sophie Chou 周慧宜

Ben Ho 何明通 Simon Tung 董元慶 Billy Liu 劉耀華

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2014 SETS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

General Chair C. C. Wang 王家驄

Conference Chair K. C. Wang 王國治

Conference Logistics Coordinators Betty Tung 閻寶印

Shu-Hao Chang 張書豪

Award Committee Chair Betty Tung 閻寶印

Conference Registration Committee Chair Patricia Liu 莊維明

Student Poster Contest Committee Chair Shian-uei Hwu 胡先葳

Student Poster Contest Judge Panel K. C. Wang 王國治

Conference Program Editors

K. C. Wang 王國治

Frank Lin 林國強

Photographers Hong-Chen. Lin 林宏正

Steven Huang 黃壽萱

Online Registration Frank Lin 林國強

2014 SETS COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS & PRESIDENTS

世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會 Ming Burdett 陳明華 美國華人石油協會 Tai-Chang Shih 史大昌 休市華美會計師協會 Vera Lee 李尤梅

2014 SETS CONFERENCE SESSION CHAIRS

Business Women Session Ming Burdett 陳明華

Clair Liaw 廖珮君

Computer Technology Session Jessie Wang 汪乃強

CPA – Financial Management Session Vera Lee 李尤梅 Karen Hsieh 高嫚璘

Oil & Gas Technology Session Chia-Hao Ko 葛家豪

Eddy Lee 李怡德

Health Session Karl Chen 陳康元

Grace Chen 陳王琳

Nano Technology Session Guoqiang Li 李國強

Howard Paul 浦浩德

Environmental Technology Edward Chen 陳天生

Down Stream Technology Session Joseph Chiu 邱坤源 Off Shore Technology Session Mark Yang 楊渝慶

Medical and Bio-Science session Tinsu Pan 潘亭壽

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美 南 國 建 協 進 會 The Association of Chinese American Professionals

ACAP is an association of Chinese American professionals with a wide variety of expertise including engineering, science, health care, business, humanity, and arts and culture. Founded in 1978, and currently with a total membership of approximately 300, the ACAP recruits its members from, but not limited to, the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

In 2001, the ACAP, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase, Shell Oil Company and Marathon Oil Company, organized the inaugural Diversity Summit annual conference. This annual conference has since gained wider support and attendance from other major corporations and organizations in the greater Houston area with an attendance over 300 people.

As a non-profit organization, the ACAP strives to foster the professional development and fellowship among its members, to facilitate the development of leadership skills of Chinese Americans professionals, and to address various issues that Chinese American professionals faced in the workplace.

In order to encourage professional advancement of the members, the ACAP regularly hosts technical seminars and workshops with various professional disciplines throughout the year. The flagship activity is the Science, Engineering and Technology Seminars (SETS) held in Houston in the spring/ summer of each year. SETS usually draw 200 to 300 participants. These seminars, workshops and conferences are multidisciplinary, and often involve guest speakers from other states and foreign countries.

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