The Research Committee of UCOWR presented the 1997 Dissertation Awards at its joint conference with AWRA in June.  The awards were given to the best dissertation or thesis, in each of two areas (Engineering and Physical Science, and Environmental and Biological Science).

Recipients include:

• Engineering and Physical Sciences: Dr. Yung-Ming Chen, University of Michigan for his paper titled, "Mathematical Modeling of In-Situ Bioremediation of Volatile Organics in Variable Saturated Aquifers."
• Environmental and Biological Sciences:  Dr. Jianmin Lu, New Mexico State University for his paper titled, "Stripping Analysis-Based Remote Electrochemical Sensors for Trace Metal Contaminants".