The Water Quality Technology Conference, hosted annually by the American Water Works Association, is a highly regarded conference that provides a practical forum for a wide range of water technology professionals to exchange the latest research and information. Emma Blackburn, PhD Student with the WaterSTP group, received the third-place poster award in the Student Poster Competition, where graduate students involved in water technology research from around the world presented their work. It was a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety of ongoing water technology research and network with other students and professionals!