Margot Couse lives in Toronto, Ontario and attends Wilfrid Laurier University. She is pursuing Honours B.Sc Biology with Environmental Science Option. Margot completed her work term at the Particulate Characterization Unit at 335 River Road in Ottawa, Ontario. Her paper was titled, "Importance of quality assurance and control in air pollution monitoring."

From left to right: Board Chair, Assessor and AP Member, Linda Neimor presents Margot Couse with a scholarship certificate (Scholarship also includes a cheque for $1000).

Megan Bauer lives in Moncton, New Brunswick and is enrolled in the Department of Pathology & Microbiology at the University of Prince Edward Island. Megan’s work term was at Environment Canada at the Environmental Science Center Toxicology Laboratory in Moncton. Her paper was titled, “Quantity or Quality? That is the Question.”

From left to right: CALA Assessor and AP Member, Paula Jackman (presents Megan Bauer with a scholarship certificate (Scholarship also includes a cheque for $1000).

Alexandra Coros lives in Toronto, Ontario and attends the University of Western Ontario where she is pursuing a BSC in Biology. Alexandra completed her work term at Wastewater Technology Centre Analytical Laboratory, Environment Canada in Burlington, Ontario. Her paper was titled, “The Challenges of Analyzing Trace Contaminants in Wastewater.”

From left to right: Rosa Gonzales, CALA Director (City of Hamilton) presents Alexandra Coros with a scholarship cheque for $1000 (Scholarship also includes a certificate).

Tanya Binkley lives in Hanmer, Ontario and is enrolled in Chemical Engineering Technology-Lab & Process Control at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. Tanya’s work term was at Geoscience Laboratories, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Her paper was titled, “Analysis of Geological Material Using a Multi-Acid Digest.”

From left to right: Tanya Binkley is presented with a scholarship certificate (Scholarship also includes a cheque for $1000) by Brenda McLay, CALA Director (Near North Labs Inc.).

Norma J. Ruecker is currently working towards a PhD in Medicine – Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Calgary. Since 2005, Norma’s ongoing work term has been with the Alberta Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (ProvLab) in Calgary. Her paper is entitled, “Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the Validation of a Cryptosporidium Genotyping Method.”

On November 5, 2009, a presentation, attended by 30 staff, was held at the ProvLab.

From left to right: Pat Lang, CALA Director (Alberta Environment), presents Norma Ruecker with a CALA Student Scholarship certificate and a cheque for $1000.

No 2009 Winner.

Samantha Frasz is from Regina, Saskatchewan and is enrolled in Integrated Science (B.Sc.). at Carleton University in Ottawa. Samantha completed her work term at AAQD Division, Environment Canada, Analysis and Air Quality Division, Science & Technology Branch, Ottawa, Ontario. Her paper was entitled, “Pieces of the Puzzle.”

From left to right: Michèle Giddings, CALA Director (Health Canada), Samantha Frasz and Dr. George Iwama, Dean of Science at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Michelle Mansfield is from Kentville, Nova Scotia and attends Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Michelle is working towards a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Chemistry and her work term was at the Municipality of the County of Kings in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Michelle’s general topic was, “Determining the Quality of the Analytical Measurements When Evaluating or Studying the Data Associated With an Environmental Study.”

From left to right: James Doull, CALA Director (Environment Canada), Michelle Mansfield, and Dr. Malcolm Butler, Dean of Science at St. Mary's University in Halifax.

Chad Novotny attends Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. taking Environmental Science in Chemistry. Chad’s work term was at the ALS Laboratory Group in Edmonton, Alberta. His paper was entitled, “Special Prepare Sulfate”.

From left to right: From left to right: Al Colodey (CALA Board Member, Environment Canada) and Chad Novotny.

Jordana Van Geest attends the University of Guelph taking Environmental Biology / Toxicology. Jordana’s work term was completed at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Laboratory Services Branch in Etobicoke, Ontario. Her paper was entitled “A Review of Factors which Influence Data Quality in Toxicity Testing”.

From left to right: David Poirier (Ontario MOE), Jordana Van Geest, John Lawrence (CALA Board Member, Environment Canada), Keith Solomon (Jordana’s university supervisor and a senior scientist from Ontario MOE).