The competition was held during the 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference.

Amanda presented the results of the bio-diesel related research that she undertook with professor Ajay Dalai last summer.

More info about the award at: Robert Auld Competition

Janice Paslawski is currently pursuing her PhD in environmental engineering with a focus on environmental risks associated with the petroleum industry. She was recently awarded a scholarship from the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers in partnership with Manulife Financial and Meloche Monnex Inc.

She is researching the concept of bioremediation technology. Bioremediation uses naturally present micro-organisms to actively consume fuel-derived toxic compounds and transform the waste into harmless carbon dioxide by-products.

This award is one of five given out to support and advance studies and research in Engineering.