GREENVILLE, Pa.—Internationally recognized Jose Domingo Perez Foundation Chair and Professor of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94 will speak on global issues of water quality on Oct. 9.
At 11:30 a.m. in Stamm Lecture Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center, Snyder—the winner of the 2021 Clarke Prize, broadly considered as one of the most prestigious awards for outstanding achievements in water science and technology—will present “Exploring the Great Unknown: Identification of Chemical Mixtures in Drinking Water.”
Snyder will explain how water pollution involves far more than a few harmful substances, since it consists of many chemicals and their byproducts. He will discuss how new technology helps scientists detect trace amounts of these substances, track their changes during treatment, and better understand their effects on people and the environment. Snyder will also share new research on emerging threats, including viruses in wastewater and chemicals from everyday products, and how these findings can inform efforts to make drinking water safer.
About Snyder
Snyder is a highly decorated scientist, with his research efforts aimed towards water research and environmental engineering. He has published 300-plus manuscripts with more than 41,000 citations, leading to him being named as a top 25 leading water researcher by Lux Research and the 55th-ranked scientist in the field of environmental engineering by Stanford University. Snyder is also the Editor-in-Chief for the American Chemical Society journal, Environmental Science & Technology Water and was previously an Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier’s Chemosphere. He is a Fellow of the International Water Association, a Board-Certified Environmental Scientist by Eminence from the American Academy of Engineers and Scientists and has been an advisor on water sustainability for many organizations, such as the US Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at Thiel College in 1994, majoring in chemistry with a minor in biomedical technology. He went on to Michigan State University, where he earned his doctorate in zoology and environmental toxicology. In 2000, he joined the Southern Nevada Water Authority as the Research & Development Project Manager, leading a group of engineers, chemists, and post-doctoral fellows in conducting environmental engineering and health research projects. In 2010, he joined the University of Arizona as a Professor and Center Director. He also held faculty and leadership positions at both the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University for more than 13 years.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.