Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the news often lately. These organic compounds have many industrial and commercial applications, but concerns have arisen over their presence in the environment and water sources. Read an article summarizing the topic here. 

On March 14, 2019, WEST Center welcomed a group of congressional staffers to learn about state water policy issues and the innovative work being done at WEST Center.

The University of Arizona ranked #1 in Water Resources in the 2018 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

UA College of Law Professor, Robert Glennon, offered his perspective on the importance of reclaiming what was once considered 'wastewater' in an op-ed piece in the Los Angeles Times.

For a week in February 2019, Matthew Flood and Syrena Whitner - research scientists from Joan Rose's lab at MSU - visited WEST to gain expertise in cell culture techniques and qPCR protocols.

Dr. Bianca Miguel De Souza Chaves was welcomed to WEST Center in February 2019.  Her expertise includes advanced oxidation processes, biological and membrane processes, solar radiation, nanomaterials, toxicity, and control of emerging contaminants.

In November 2018, the Materials Research Society (MRS) hosted its 2018 Fall Meeting & Exhibit, and featured a video shot on site at WEST Center.  Don't miss it!

University of Arizona researchers contributed to planning and presentations at the International Water Association (IWA) 2018 Regional Conference on Opportunities for Water Reuse in Southeast Asia, held in Phuket, Thailand October 30 – November 2.

The interrelation of water and energy is an essential area of inquiry at WEST Center.  A current collaborative study between faculty in Optical Sciences and Chemical Engineering/WEST explores the potential for using new solar-thermal technology for water purification.

Members of the WEST Center Industry Advisory Board (IAB) met in Tucson on Oct. 9 for the WEST Center 2018 IAB Meeting & Research Symposium.  Attendees heard research updates, toured WEST, and discussed priorities for new project development.  It was a great opportunity to connect with partners.