Rewind and fast forward

摘要

I was stunned when first learning I would receive the 2008 Howard L. Hartman Award for mine ventilation. It's among the most gratifying experiences of my life. Thanks so much to the UVC Award Committee for their consideration. My comments tonight are entitled "Rewind & Fast Forward". For the rewind portion, I'd like to look back 36 years to when I first graduated and entered the field of mine ventilation. It was the golden age of Whillier, Hemp, Burrows, of Hartman, McPherson, Greuer, Ramani and others - giants who gave so freely of their wisdom and knowledge through teaching, writing, and mentoring. We here in this room have only one chance to reciprocate, and that is by giving in turn to the next generation of ventilation engineers. I can only hope we are half as successful.