This seminar will focus on supporting early career researchers such as graduate students, postdocs, and early stage faculty, as they navigate NSF proposal writing (postdoctoral fellowships, GRFP, CAREER). The panel will include professionals such as NSF program managers, university deans, mid-career professors with experience shifting language, and mid- to late-career government researchers who have experience with administration turnover.
The September forum will convene subject matter experts to explore efforts to measure, assess impact, and address emerging contaminants such as microplastics and PFAS. In a facilitated discussion, the panelists will examine specific challenges, innovative methods, and new areas of study as researchers and practitioners work to address this complex water quality issue.
Many essential skills that graduate students develop during their studies can be valuable in non-academic careers. Join us for a discussion with professionals from industry, state/local government, and nonprofits as they share their insights and tips for early-career researchers, scientists, and professionals looking to succeed in careers outside of academia. This seminar will focus on how to identify key skill sets and develop new ones necessary for a successful career outside of academia. Topics will include guidance on finding non-academic jobs, resume building, interview preparation, and expanding your professional network.
GEOPAths GO Jamaica, an NSF-supported program led by PIs Rowan Martindale, Melissa Kemp, and Ashley Matheny, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences and CUAHSI board member, brings U.S. and Caribbean students together with researchers and local experts to study and protect Jamaica’s unique coastal ecosystems. Students gain field, analytical, and leadership skills while contributing to collaborative conservation efforts and cultural exchange.
Millie Spencer, PhD Candidate, University of Colorado, Boulder
CUAHSI Pathfinder Awardee 2024
Combining Local Knowledge and Western Sciences to Analyze Glacier Retreat and Water Security in South-Central Chile
The 2025 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute has officially wrapped, marking a major milestone: the 10th anniversary of this groundbreaking program. A new video presented by The University of Alabama and the Alabama Water Institute tells the history of the Summer Institute.
Andrew Lewis, PhD Candidate, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Department of Geography and Environment
Instrumentation Discovery Travel Grant (IDTG) recipient.
The 2025 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute is officially underway — and it's a milestone year, marking the 10th anniversary of this impactful program!
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