WaterSTP Group News
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Monica Emelko named new fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering is foremost national engineering institution through which Canada's most distinguished and experienced engineers provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country.
The importance of collaborative research for Young Professionals
Lauren McGregor, researcher who is part of the WaterSTP group, shares how her Master’s research focused on biofiltration of wildfire-impacted water was improved by the collaborations that resulted from her participation in the forWater Network, an affiliated Network of the WaterSTP research group.
Water Canada Magazine features new WaterSTP research
Emma Blackburn, PhD Candidate & Monica Emelko, Scientific Director of the WaterSTP group, share insights into new research focused on biofiltration in the latest Water Canada Magazine issue.
Emma Blackburn, PhD Student wins third-place at WQTC Conference
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.
Taylor Lynn Virgin – Alumni Gold Medal Award
Alumni Gold Medal recipients are selected on recommendation from the Dean of a Faculty or the Dean of Graduate Studies to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of graduating students.
Three University of Waterloo graduates receive top awards for environmental engineering research
Kelsey Kundert, Senior Project Process Engineer at the City of Calgary, and Nik Knezic, current PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, won first and second place in the American Water Works Association Academic Achievement Awards for best Master’s thesis.
Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) appoints three new associate directors
Monica Emelko appointed as Associate Director of Climate risk, resilience, and adaptation for the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3)
Monica Emelko recognized with the Faculty of Engineering Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
Monica Emelko recognized with the Faculty of Engineering Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
Discover More With Bill’s Water News
Dr. William B. Anderson is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo where he’s studied drinking water quality and treatment for over 40 years. Stay up to date with Bill’s updates on what’s new in the water sector.