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
Water Institute Spring Student Showcase
April 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Career Connections Center Innovations Room
Join us to celebrate student-driven research tackling key water challenges at this multi-part event! The program features a professional development workshop with Dr. Nicole Stedman (Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School), a networking lunch, research presentations from Water Institute Travel and Research Award recipients, and a keynote address by Dr. Katherine Serafin, the 2024 Water Institute Early Career Faculty Fellow.
Space for the workshop and lunch is limited, with registration available on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
See the full speaker list here.
Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar
April 3, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Career Connections Center Innovations 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 Assistant Professor whose work in the coastal sciences integrates various fields and areas of expertise. Dr. Serafin is also the 2024 Water Institute Early Career Faculty Fellow.
An online option is available for those who cannot attend in person.
10th Biennial UF Water Institute Symposium
February 24-26, 2026 | J. Wayne Reitz Union
Mark your calendar and save the date for the 10th Biennial UF Water Institute Symposium! For the first time, the symposium will take place over three days providing more opportunities to explore critical and challenging water issues from multiple perspectives. Subscribe now to the UF Symposium mailing list to receive the latest updates.
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