Join the SYPC
The WEF Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC) develops several regular programs that occur at WEFTEC. These programs drive innovation, enrich the expertise of water professionals, and increase the awareness of the value of water.
WEFTEC Attendance Justification Guide
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When: Friday, October 7, 2022
Where: The Good Shepherd School
1839 Agriculture St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Water Palooza will be happening on-site at The Good Shepherd School! If you would like to volunteer to help with the event or provide an activity/giveaways for the students, please email WEF staff liaison Ama Richardson.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2022
8:30am - 4:00pm
Buses will pick up volunteers at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center Transportation Center. We will begin loading at 8:30am and will be departing by 9:00am. Buses will arrive back at the Hilton around 4:00pm.
The Annual WEF Community Service Project, organized by the WEF Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC), offers WEFTEC participants an opportunity to give back to the New Orleans local host community. Volunteers should be prepared to build, plant, paint, and/or rehabilitate an outdoor worksite – details about the project scope will be shared this Summer.
Registration for the service project is free and open to all WEFTEC participants. Volunteers will receive transportation to and from the worksite, a t-shirt, lunch, and a WEF Community Service Project ribbon for their WEFTEC badge. Service Project volunteers will also leave a lasting mark on the water environment in New Orleans.
The WEF Student Design Competition promotes real-world design experience for students interested in pursuing education and careers in the water and wastewater industry. Student teams from around the world compete at WEFTEC, many consisting of college and university students studying engineering, public health, environmental science, and more. Visit this page on WEF’s website for more information.
Join on Sunday, October 9th, 2022, for a day of presentations from our WEFTEC 2022 Student Design Competition competitors!
8 AM - 4 PM
Wastewater Division: Rooms 271-273, New Orleans Convention Center
Water Environment Division: Rooms 278-279, New Orleans Convention Center
WEF Students & Young Professionals Committee Meeting
When: Monday, October 10
Where: Rooms 271-273 New Orleans Convention Center
Student Meeting: 10:00am - 11:00am
SYP Meeting: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Students are welcome and encouraged to stick around for the YP Meeting!
Please email Ama Richardson for more information.
Students, Academics, Young Professionals, and Member Association leaders are invited to attend this meeting. Come join in and learn what the SYPC has been up to!
Student Design Competition Team Photo and Awards Reception:
Sunday, Oct. 9 from 5pm - 6:30pm, Rooms 271, 272, 273, New Orleans Convention Center
Career Fair for Students and Young Professionals:
Monday, Oct. 10 from 1pm - 4pm, Booth 150, Hall B1, New Orleans Convention Center
Global Center Reception:
Monday, Oct. 10 from 4:00pm - 5:00 pm, Hall G in the Exhibit Hall
Innovation Pavilion Reception:
Monday, Oct. 10 from 4:00pm - 5:00 pm, Booth 3129, Hall E in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Reception:
Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4pm - 5pm, Exhibit Halls B-J, New Orleans Convention Center
WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration Blue Carpet Reception:
Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4pm - 4:45pm, Great Hall Foyer, New Orleans Convention Center