The Environmental Division Graduate Student Paper Award recognizes an outstanding original research paper that contributes to environmental protection through the application of chemical engineering. The graduate student must be a member of AIChE at the time of submission. The work presented must be carried out while the graduate student is enrolled at a university with an accredited chemical engineering program. The graduate student must be the primary author (faculty advisors may be co-authors). The paper must describe original research (experimental, numerical, or theoretical) or design; papers consisting of literature reviews are not permitted. The paper must be suitable for publication in a refereed journal. The paper must represent a contribution to environmental protection through the application of chemical engineering. The paper may not be submitted for another AIChE award this year. A minimum of two and not more than four brief supporting letters from colleagues (peers) or former students that support the substance of the nomination must be submitted. One optional abbreviated CV of the candidate may also be submitted. Applicants may visit AIChE's website for more information.