AWWA 2015 American Water Scholarship Presented to University of Illinois Doctoral Student
April 10 2015 - 10:04AM
Business Wire
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S.
water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that
Allison Bergquist, a doctoral student at the University of
Illinois-Urbana Champaign, has been chosen as the recipient of
the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2015 American
Water Scholarship. The scholarship is an annual award
of $5,000 presented to a graduate level student to assist
with the development of professionals interested in service to the
water industry.
"American Water is pleased to present this prestigious award to
Allison, who was selected among 52 outstanding applicants," said
Dr. Mark LeChevallier, director of Innovation & Environmental
Stewardship and member of the award selection committee. "Not only
is Allison an exceptional scholar, she is an experienced leader
with a lot to bring to the water industry and has a clear passion
for research and engineering. We are proud to help her advance her
drinking water research studies."
Bergquist was selected for this scholarship due to her
exceptional academic abilities, commitment to service and
leadership to contribute to the advancement of science in the field
of drinking water. Her current research is focused on a hybrid ion
exchange-catalytic system for nitrate treatment, which could enable
waste brine reuse after catalytic treatment to remove nitrate.
Reuse of waste brine would significantly reduce the economic costs
and environmental burdens associated with conventional ion exchange
nitrate treatment.
Bergquist received a bachelor's degree in geography
from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master's degree in
diplomacy from Norwich University. She is currently pursuing her
Ph.D. in environmental engineering from the University of
Illinois-Urbana Champaign, with a focus on water quality. Before
beginning her Ph.D. studies and pursuing a career in environmental
engineering, Bergquist spent 10 years working in the military,
government and private sector supporting the Global War on
Terrorism, including deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. She
continues to serve her country as a Naval Reserve Officer.
Administered by AWWA, American Water's Scholarship is currently
the only one offered by a water utility among the Association’s 16
active scholarships. For more information about AWWA scholarships,
visit
http://www.awwa.org/membership/get-involved/student-center/awwa-scholarships.aspx.
About American Water
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded
U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in
Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated
professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other
related services to an estimated 15 million people in more than 45
states as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found at
www.amwater.com.
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