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The
purpose of the Student Chapter is to promote student interest in
the water environment and to provide an avenue for professional
development and exchange of information between Chapter members
and members of the WEAO. Student Chapters liaise with WEAO
through the WEAO New Professionals Committee for the initial
Chapter set up, training and also for the coordination of joint
events, such as technical seminars and site tours.
A
Student Chapter is formed by one faculty advisor and students of
the college or university. |
Students and
New Professionals learn about the practical engineering aspects
of polymers and polymer systems
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Tour
participants receive a close-up look at the gravity
belt thickeners at the Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment
Plant in Hamilton. |
What are
the benefits of Student Membership?
When you join WEF as a student, you will gain access to the following
services:
• Special plant tours
• Informative technical seminars
• Networking events
• Subscription to Influents and Water Environment & Technology
Magazines.
• Scholarship opportunities
• WEF job bank
Low membership fee – access to WEAO and WEF for only US$20.
A Student
Chapter is a way to meet students interested in water and the
environment.
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How Can I
Get Involved?
Your
interest in WEAO is a great way to learn about how to protect the water
environment. As a student, you can join in now!
• Attend tours and seminars
• Join WEAO
• Help start a student chapter
• Contact WEAO through the website.
Learn and make connections with future employers - and
have fun doing it! |
Andrew
Hellebust, of EcoWerks Technologies, discusses a “Living
Machine” wastewater treatment system for the University of
Toronto Student Chapter.
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Students and
New Professionals bowling with WEAO
Director Tim Constantine. |
If
you are a university or college undergraduate student or
graduate student proactive in interacting with professionals in
the water environment field, or simply want to increase your
knowledge and network opportunities as you transition into the
job market, then you can join or form a Student Chapter of the
Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) within your
college or university.
For
more information, please refer to the documents and links below.
Visit WEAO's
New
Professionals area! |
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Mark your
Calendars:
May 25th
through 27th:
WEAO 37th Annual Conference
The Largest
Canadian Technical Conference for the Wastewater Industry, held this
year in Collingwood, ON. Free for students, including technical
seminars, transportation, lunches, and more.
October
18th through 22nd:
WEFTEC.08
The largest
water quality event in North America. Like the WEAO annual conference,
this one is free for students. Held in Chicago for 2008.
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Members-Only
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