US Representation in International Student Water Competition

The student's work introduced an innovative method of rapidly detecting strains of pathogenic bacteria E. Coli in water. Ye's proposed technique would significantly decrease the amount of time it takes to identify E. Coli and thus enable quick corrective action to be taken when bacterial contamination is detected in water.

"As water quality regulation increasingly becomes a fundamental public concern, research like Rebecca's will be invaluable to secure the safety of our water," said Angela Buonocore, senior vice president and chief communications officer, ITT. "ITT is proud of our continuing support of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and the outstanding water research the competition generates."

Ye, who attends Bangor High School in Bangor, Maine, received USD3,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Stockholm, Sweden, where she will compete against national winners from more than 30 countries for the international honour during World Water Week, 5th to 11th September 2010.

In addition, Ye's school will receive a USD1,000 grant toward enhancing water science education and she will present her research to thousands of water quality professionals at WEFTEC 2010-the Water Environment Federation's 83rd annual technical exhibition and conference-this October in New Orleans, USA.

Three US finalists, Akshar Wunnava from Chantilly, VA, USA, April Choi from Glen Rock, NJ, USA, and Collin McAliley of Melbourne Beach, FL, USA, each received a USD1,000 award.
This year marks the 14th consecutive year that ITT has sponsored the international SJWP competition.

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