Graduate students Audrey Murray and James Diak attended the IWA (International Water Association) Sludge Management Conference in Harbin, China between 8-11 August, 2009. They presented three papers from Prof. Örmeci's research group and had a chance to network with some of the international leaders in the field. This was also a great opportunity to squeeze in some traveling and experience China at first hand. Both Audrey and James work under the supervision of Prof. Banu Örmeci.