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STUDENT POSTER GALLERY SCHOLARS

WQRF's annual poster contest provides a platform for students to engage with real-world issues and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about water treatment and public health.  These posters are making waves and sparking important conversations about the future of water.

2025 David Loveday Scholarship Winner
A Challenge for Full-Scale Prediction: Ion Exchange Resin Preparation Impacts Adsorption of PFAS during RSSCTs
Tihitna G. Mulugeta, Mahmut S. Ersan | University of North Dakota
This study evaluated: (i) how grinding techniques affected adsorption of PFAS in rapid small scale column tests (RSSCTs), ii) the role of material preparation on prediction accuracy, and (iii) the influence of different water matrices on RSSCTs accuracy. Results show significant variability in PFOA breakthrough depending on grinding technique. 
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2024 David Loveday Scholarship Winners

Differing Mechanisms for Lead Phosphate Particle Removal by Point-of-Use Media Depend on Particle Size and Lability
Chantaly Villalona | Virginia Tech University
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Facing the Challenge of Per-and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Does Ion Exchange Process Offer a Solution for In-Home Water Treatment
Fatemeh Asadi Zeidabadi | University of British Columbia
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About David Loveday

​David Loveday, an accomplished political strategist who served nearly 15 years as the Water Quality Association's chief governmental advocate, passed away in 2021.  One of David’s many passions was education – there could be no better way to honor this Warrior of Water than with a scholarship program that encourages further research and education in the areas of drinking water quality.  

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  • Home
    • WQRF Board
  • RESEARCH
    • Research & Summaries
    • Webinars
    • Impact Report
    • Request for Proposals
    • David Loveday Memorial Poster Contest
    • Scholar Poster Gallery
  • Toolbox
    • Contaminant Map
    • 1 Minute Videos
    • Softening Benefits Calculator
    • Softened Water Toolkit
  • Donate
  • EDUCATION
    • PFAS Resources
    • Contaminants & Risks
    • Treatment Options
  • Next Wave Campaign
    • Campaign Leadership
    • Campaign Supporters
  • Network
    • Water Experts
  • Events
    • Walk for Water
    • Sponsors
  • News Releases