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Celebrating Dr. Graham’s Retirement
August 18, 2026The University of Florida Water Institute proudly celebrates the retirement of Dr. Wendy Graham, founding director of the Water Institute.
WI Affiliate Faculty Changing Tides on Predicting Waterborne Infections with AI-Enabled Tools
August 11, 2026Water Institute Affiliate Faculty are collaborating on a new initiative to transform the way scientists detect, forecast, and respond to dangerous waterborne infections.
FloridaWCA-Hosted Webinar: “AI and Technological Tools in Water & Climate Science”
July 28, 2026At the FloridaWCA-hosted webinar, presenters highlighted the use, challenges, and benefits of AI and other technological tools in the water and climate space.
Water Institute Affiliate Faculty Helps Communities See the Full Value of Florida Springs
July 14, 2026New 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.
Congratulations to the Summer 2026 Water Institute Travel Award Recipients
June 30, 2026Congratulations to Maria Carolina Ferreira, Abhishek Rajan, Bhimsen Shrestha, and Emma VanderMeulen, recipients of the Water Institute Summer 2026 Travel Awards. With this support, they will travel…
Welcome 2026-2027 Water Institute Ambassadors
June 16, 2026The Water Institute is excited to welcome Ashley Hennessey and Samantha Howley as our 2026-2027 Water Institute Ambassadors. With their passion, skills, and experience, the Water Institute is looking forward to collaborating with and fostering a vibrant graduate student community in the water sciences.
UF Bridges Cohort Forges New Connections During Three-Day South Florida Workshop
June 2, 2026Restoration efforts for America’s Everglades, one of Florida’s most well-known treasures, require collaboration reaching beyond academia. To bridge this gap, 24 Water Institute affiliate faculty traveled to South Florida for an intensive, three-day workshop.
Celebrating a Year of Excellence From Water Institute Ambassadors
May 19, 2026The University of Florida Water Institute celebrates a year of innovation, leadership, and community engagement by our 2025 Ambassadors Alexis Jackson (AJ) and Lexi Bolger.
Water Institute Research Award Recipient Highlights New Strategies for Strengthening Florida’s Salt Marshes
May 5, 2026New research by University of Florida doctoral student Emory Wellman, supported by a Water Institute Research Award, sheds light on how nutrient enrichment and species interactions influence salt marsh persistence.
Hydro Highlight: Rio Bonham — Combining Tradition and Technology to Improve Flood Forecasting
April 28, 2026Rio Bonham, a doctoral student in agricultural and biological engineering, is working to improve flood prediction by combining traditional engineering approaches with community-based knowledge systems. Originally from…