New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA)

Photo of NYWEA team at a NYEA conference in Buffalo.

The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) University at Buffalo Student Chapter is aimed at linking students to the professional world of water sustainability and management. The chapter employs workshops, treatment plant tours, and conferences to enhance its members' awareness of current water research and its application to real world issues. These networking and skill development events provide valuable opportunities for young professionals interested in connecting with water engineers, scientists, and operators in Western New York.

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Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
6/17/22
Research in environmental engineering seeks to better understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence the health of our environment and to pursue innovative solutions for its protection. Researchers in this area also focus on engineering sustainability.
Geosystems Engineering
6/22/22
Research in geosystems engineering addresses computational geomechanics, deep foundations, ground improvement, seismic response of soils, liquefaction, and retrofit of foundations, dams, slopes, and retaining walls.
Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
2/3/23
Researchers in the structural engineering, mechanics and materials group enhance community resiliency to earthquakes, develop design guidelines for buildings and other structures, and conduct vital research in various emerging areas such as wind, fire and materials engineering.
Transportation Engineering
1/31/23
Research in transportation systems engineering focuses on improving the efficiency, safety, sustainability, and resiliency of surface transportation systems.

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New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA)

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