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World Water Day Graduate Research Fair & Water Celebration
Federation Hall, University of Waterloo
http://water.uwaterloo.ca/world_water_day2012.htm
Poster Submission Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Dear Student:
We invite you to submit an academic poster and participate in this year's World Water Day Graduate Research Fair. Every year, World Water Day is celebrated as an international initiative set by the United Nations to observe the importance and value of freshwater around the planet. The University of Waterloo Water Institute and its student chapter, SWIGS, have again teamed up with Wilfred Laurier's Institute for Water Science and Cold Regions Research Centre to host an all-day event on March 22nd, 2012 to be held at Federation hall on the uWaterloo campus.
Poster Presentations
The event will include graduate water research poster presentations (recycled posters are welcome), two keynote presentations on water issues, and booths for water sector partners and community groups. Poster awards of $150 each will be awarded to top ranked posters within five different categories: Hydrological and Atmospheric Science; Water Policy, Management & Governance; Aquatic Ecology & Toxicology; Water Treatment & Technology; and Cold Regions.
Submit poster titles (no abstract necessary) on line at: http://water.uwaterloo.ca/world_water_day2012.htm by March 1, 2012.
Employment Opportunities
Looking for a co-op term or employment? We invite industry partners, NGO's, community groups, and government agencies to set up exhibits which provide great opportunities for job recruitment. The conference aims to highlight the depth and breadth of regional water research and provide networking opportunities between water researchers, practitioners, and studetns.
Photo Contest
This year we will be having a photo contest in two categories: i) water research – photos that show your water-related research, work, or community projects, and ii) water inspiration – photos that show your artistic and creative side. All submitted photos will be displayed at the conference, and photo winners will receive a prize. Email photos to swigsphotocontest@gmail.com
Blue Drinks
Join us after the event for Blue Drinks to further discuss water and network with other water researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts.
We are looking forward to another exciting and productive world water day, and hope to see you there! For more information please contact the SWIGS Conference Chair, Jana Tondu at janatondu@gmail.com.
Attached: Poster for bulletin boards, powerpoint template for undergraduate and graduate classes.
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Jana Tondu
MSc Student
Department of Biology
University of Waterloo
