ECO Canada recognizes five post-secondary students for excellence in environmental research

 
February 18, 2009 – ECO Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Student Ambassador Awards. The award is given to five post-secondary students each year who demonstrate innovative ideas in environmental research.
 
All five award winners will become Student Ambassadors and attend the 2009 Americana trade show in Montreal, Quebec to showcase their posters as part of the ECO Canada’s exhibit. In addition, each student will receive $2,500 to cover travel and expenses to the show.
 
“ECO Canada has a long-standing commitment to post-secondary students and this program provides an excellent opportunity for participants to gain professional experience and network with potential employers and peers.  These award winners are the future of our sector and ECO Canada is proud to have them represent our organization at Americana 2009” says Michael Kerford, Vice-President of ECO Canada.
 
“The diverse student applications reflect the broad scope of environmental issues and emerging technologies that will make an impact on the Canadian environmental industry in the future. The quality of the applications made it a difficult decision-making process for us,” says Krista White, selection committee member at ECO Canada.
 
The backgrounds of the applicants also reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of the environmental sector. Applicants came from various disciplines, ranging from traditional backgrounds like engineering, ecology, and geography to growing environmental fields such as ecotourism and law.
 
Congratulations to this year’s award winners:
 
David Sanscartier, Environmental Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON
Topic: Life cycle analysis of remediation technologies in Labrador, NL
 
Brenda Shaughnessy, Land Reclamation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
            Topic: Natural recovery of vegetation in Alberta’s oil sands
 
Selena Raven Cordeau, Physical Geography and Environmental Studies,
Camosun College, Victoria, BC
            Topic: Student and educator engagement in sustainable campus initiatives
 
Leanne Robinson, Building Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC
            Topic: Solar energy – Study of building-integrated photovoltaics
 
Stephen Lee, Environmental Assessment, Seneca College, Toronto, ON
Topic: Cost-benefit analysis of aerobic bioreactor landfills in the Greater Toronto Area