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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Fall 2012 Ashley Barker LWEA-LSU Vice President. Louisiana Water Environment Association. Member association of Water Environment Federation (WEF ) D edicated to the protection, promotion and enhancement of the water environment.
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Fall 2012 Ashley Barker LWEA-LSU Vice President
Louisiana Water Environment Association • Member association of Water Environment Federation (WEF) • Dedicated to the protection, promotion and enhancement of the water environment
LWEA State Chapter Scholarship Recipients • John Brodt, Sophomore • Laura Patino, Junior • Ashley Barker, Senior
LWEA Technical Conference • Present undergraduate research • Attend research presentations • Volunteer with state chapter staff
WEFTEC 2012Water Environment Federation Technical Conference: New Orleans, LA • Technical Sessions • Career Fair • Young Professional Events • Community Service Event
Environmental Engineering Program • Only program on central Gulf Coast • Fastest growing discipline in engineering (by %) • Diverse, engaged student group
WERC 2012Las Cruces, NM Published: March 14, 2012
2012 WERC Winners: Freeport-McMoran Copper and Gold Sustainability Award (Hydroponic Food Production System)
WERC 2013Las Cruces, New Mexico • 2013 LSU Team Subject Topics: • Hydrocarbon removal from RO membranes • Nitrate removal in rural/agricultural water supply • Hormone removal from CAFO effluent
Lake CleanupLSU Lakes • Harbors environmental awareness, camaraderie, and draws attention outside of LSU community • Upcoming: November 18, 2012
LWEA-LSU & Environmental Engineering Program • Industry Awareness • Professional Development • World-wide Exposure • Community Outreach • Competitive Edge