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PhD Student Receives NJSWEP Award

Qiufeng Lin was selected as a recipient of the 2024 Graduate Scholarship Award by the New Jersey Society of Women Environmental Professionals (NJSWEP)

Posted in: Awards and Recognition, Environmental Science and Management PhD, Students

PhD student with NJSWEP scholarship chair at Gala event in Camden, NJ
Emily Bausher, NJSWEP Scholarship Chair, and Qiufeng Lin at the 16th NJSWEP Gala in Camden, NJ

SWEP, founded in 1994, is dedicated to the personal and professional development of women in environmental professions. By providing networking opportunities, student outreach, and information exchange, SWEP aims to expand the influence of women in environmental business, law, policy, and science. This scholarship is designed to support and encourage women to pursue careers in environmental fields.

Qiufeng’s research interest is innovative water treatment and water reuse technologies for tackling water pollution challenges and enhancing water supply in response to climate change. Currently, she is working as a key member in a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) project with Egyptian experts to develop resilient water reuse systems to combat agricultural drought.