Events
Water Institute seminars, workshops and symposia bring together scientists, engineers, policy makers, water managers, industry representatives, lawyers, students and citizens to increase awareness of key water related issues, consider the challenges to water resources sustainability and explore solutions to the most pressing problems.
Upcoming Events
FloridaWCA & Florida Flood Hub Workshop
February 26, In-Person: 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m. | Hybrid Webinar: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This workshop co-hosted by FloridaWCA and the Florida Flood Hub will highlight the resiliency efforts across the state with a deep dive into the collaborative work being done at the Flood Hub. Registration for the in-person workshop is closed. During virtual registration, there is an option to join the in-person workshop waitlist.
Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar: Dr. Haimanote Bayabil
February 27, 3:00 p.m. | Zoom
Join the Water Institute and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at this co-hosted, virtual seminar, “Advancing Soil and Water Management: Monitoring, Modeling, and Adaptation Strategies in a Changing Climate” by Dr. Haimanote Bayabil. Dr. Bayabil is an associate professor of water resources at the Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida, and the 2024 Water Institute Early Career Faculty Fellow. He will present his research and extension programs, which focus on developing water management practices that conserve freshwater resources while enhancing plant yield and water quality.
Water Institute Spring Student Showcase
April 3, 10:00 a.m. | Career Connections Center Connections Room
This multi-part program will feature a professional development workshop, a networking lunch, student presentations, and conclude with the 2024 Early Career Fellow Seminar by Dr. Katy Serafin.
Water Institute Spring Student Showcase
April 3, 3:00 p.m. | Career Connections Center Connections Room & Zoom
Explore the impacts of extreme sea level rise and coastal hazards on changing coastlines at Dr. Katherine Serafin’s Distinguished Scholar Seminar, “When Forces Collide: Building Resilience to Compound Flooding Hazards”. This event is co-hosted with the Geography Colloquium seminar series and will have Dr. Serafin as the keynote speaker to conclude the Water Institute Spring Student Showcase. Dr. Serafin is an associate professor whose work in the coastal sciences integrates various fields and areas of expertise and is the 2024 Water Institute Early Career Faculty Fellow.
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