WEAT and WEF Young Professionals seek to host and promote professional development events to unlock opportunities for those new or newer to the industry to participate in WEAT events and become part of the WEAT team. There is an emphasis on professional growth and community service through networking, technical, and community service events.
WEF Student Memberships offer prospective members of the clean water sector a chance to enjoy member benefits at a reduced rate. Click the button below for more information about WEF Student Memberships.
Student Membership Information
Mentoring Program:
Mentees can be young professionals or mid-career professionals seeking a support system for success and an accelerator for professional development! Mentors can range from young professionals willing to mentor college seniors to experienced professionals with decades of experience to offer.
For more information, please contact Eric Kong at EKong@gbra.org.
The WEAT Student Design Competition gives students the opportunity to design and present improvements to a real-world wastewater treatment plant. Every fall, students compete to represent WEAT at the WEFTEC Student Design Competition. The prompts focus on different problems within the public utility, and designs must meet TCEQ permit requirements.
Previous universities that have participated in the Student Design Competition include Texas Tech University, University of Houston, Texas A&M University, Lamar University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Austin, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, LeTourneau University, and Louisiana State University.
Contact committee co-chairs Jenny Beth Murray (jmurray@plummer.com) or Santos Sotelo (santos.sotelo@kimley-horn.com) for more information.
Interested in participating in the Student Design Competition of Texas Water 2026? Check back soon for the official competition prompt and more information
Students competing will have the opportunity to present in front of other professionals in our industry and develop their technical and leadership skills. Additionally, the competition provides a means for students to distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive job market. Each team will be paired with a mentor who works in the industry and will be a great resource for the students to talk through their designs. Official entry forms will be submitted in the fall of 2025.
