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Recently graduated Ph.D. student Judyson de Matos Oliveira on the left with team member on the right with both soil sampling.

From Soil Samples to Statewide Solutions: Water Institute Research Award Recipient Advancing Precision Irrigation

September 15, 2026

Water Institute-supported research by Dr. Judyson Oliveira, a Research Assistant Scientist in the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, is providing the foundation for a statewide subirrigation recommendation tool.

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Water Institute Team Awarded $1.79M NSF Grant for AI-Powered Environmental Forecasting

September 8, 2026

The Water Institute convened an interdisciplinary team that has secured an NSF award. The project will leverage the University of Florida HiPerGator supercomputer to improve predictions of coupled water and carbon dynamics and support better environmental decision making.

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Water Institute Welcomes New Administrative Assistant to the Team

September 8, 2026

The Water Institute is pleased to welcome Michelle Robinson as its new Administrative Assistant and looks forward to working with her as the Institute continues it growth and ongoing commitments.

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Recognizing Interdisciplinary Leadership: The Water Institute’s 2026 Faculty Fellows

September 1, 2026

The Water Institute is pleased to announce its 2026 Faculty Fellows: Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu and Dr. Olesya Savchenko.

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Water Institute Celebrates Recognition and Student Success at the 2026 Florida AWRA Annual Meeting

August 25, 2026

The UF Water Institute helped connect seven students with Florida’s leading water professionals while earning statewide recognition for its commitment to developing the next generation of water leaders during the 2026 Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Meeting.

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Twenty Years of Impact: A New Annual Report and Website

August 18, 2026

With the release of its 2025-2026 Annual Report and redesigned website, the Water Institute is showcasing its interdisciplinary, water-focused research, education, and outreach to…

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Celebrating Dr. Graham’s Retirement

August 18, 2026

The University of Florida Water Institute proudly celebrates the retirement of Dr. Wendy Graham, founding director of the Water Institute.

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WI Affiliate Faculty Changing Tides on Predicting Waterborne Infections with AI-Enabled Tools

August 11, 2026

Water Institute Affiliate Faculty are collaborating on a new initiative to transform the way scientists detect, forecast, and respond to dangerous waterborne infections.

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FloridaWCA-Hosted Webinar: “AI and Technological Tools in Water & Climate Science”

July 28, 2026

At the FloridaWCA-hosted webinar, presenters highlighted the use, challenges, and benefits of AI and other technological tools in the water and climate space.

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Water Institute Affiliate Faculty Helps Communities See the Full Value of Florida Springs

July 14, 2026

New research led by Dr. Kotryna Klizentyte is helping communities better understand the full value of Florida’s springs by capturing their ecological, economic, and social benefits within a single framework.