Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

Author: Virginia Water Environment Association September 9, 2025 Duration: 1:16:21
This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field of environmental engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment.

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