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10/16/2026

Join Water Data Forum on Wednesday, November 4th at 12 PM ET for a dynamic panel discussion on Durable Skills for the Water Workforce in the Age of AI.

This session will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping technical roles across the water sector, and which analytical, directive, and communication skills remain essential. Panelists will examine the evolving demands for water professionals, from hiring trends to the future pipeline of sector talent.

Join Cleveland Water Alliance, CUAHSI, the Water Environment Federation and the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence for this timely conversation on navigating AI in the water workforce.

🔗 Register now: https://www.clevelandwateralliance.org/event/water-data-forum-durable-skills-for-the-water-workforce-in-the-age-of-ai

10/15/2026

If you missed last week's Navigating Academic Waters cyberseminar, Navigating Today’s Federal Job Market, you can watch it on our YouTube channel here —> https://youtu.be/EXv_0Ao_7ZA

Thanks to the AGU Hydrology Section Student Subcommittee (H3S) for developing this series and to our panelists, Emily Smail, Emil Cherrington, PhD, Lauren N. Schaefer, and Shih-Chieh Kao.

We have one more cyberseminar in the series, register here —> https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h0tBwv3kR2qpQwEaPJ_J4g #/registration

10/15/2026

Join CUAHSI for our next Virtual Open House featuring brief updates on recent work and upcoming opportunities, plus group discussions on AI in the water sciences and CUAHSI’s education resources for instructors.

When: Thursday, October 29 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual

Full agenda and registration details available on our website —> https://www.cuahsi.org/events/virtual-open-house

We hope you can join us as your schedule allows. You’re welcome to drop in based on your availability.

Agenda (all times ET):
12:00 pm: Welcome and event overview, CEO Jordan Read
12:15 pm: Working with HydroShare data using the Python Client
12:30 pm: Hydrologic Knowledge Process Hub
12:45 pm: Upcoming Events and Opportunities
1:00 pm: Breakout discussions (join the one that interests you):
AI in the Water Sciences
For Instructors: Teaching with CUAHSI's Open Learning Resources

10/14/2026

Registration is open for a new pilot program! Register by October 23 for the CUAHSI Skills Certificate Pilot - Reproducible Workflows with Open Water Data: NASA, NOAA, USGS River Data Access

The program takes place from November 3 to December 4, 2026 with virtual and live sessions.

This Python-based course builds data literacy skills for programmatically accessing datasets from NASA, NOAA, and USGS, and understanding the strengths of each in water research applications. This pilot course has been developed with the recommendations of the data providers themselves.

This pilot training course will cover the following data sets:
- NASA Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)
- NOAA National Water Model (NWM)
- USGS Water Data for the Nation (WDFN)

This course is designed for graduate students, postdocs, early-career researchers, and professionals who use federal water data in their research and have basic experience using Python.

The course will consist of live virtual training sessions coupled with asynchronous assignments, totaling 20 hours of participation. Participants who complete the course and successfully demonstrate their understanding will receive a certificate of completion.

Learn more and register here -

Water science researchers rely on datasets from federal agencies, but few have been trained in how to access this data using recommended and sustainable patterns. This course builds data literacy skills for programmatically accessing datasets from NASA, NOAA, and USGS, and understanding the strength...

10/13/2026

Poster proposals for the inaugural Water Science Exchange are due October 21.

Share your research with up to 100 attendees at the poster session, November 12-14 at the University of Missouri. Posters are welcome from all attendees, and undergraduate and graduate students are especially encouraged to present.

Posters may address topics related to the water science community or the event theme, Working in Water Landscapes.

Students and postdocs presenting a poster receive preference for CUAHSI travel stipends of up to $600.

Submit your poster proposal by October 21: → https://web.cvent.com/event/6d152f5f-5181-4be3-98ae-0112477ef4b5/websitePage:bdc54021-9dc8-4a8d-89a5-6020a93c4763

10/09/2026

Early bird registration for the CUAHSI Water Science Exchange extended to October 15. Register by this date to receive a discount.

Register Now → https://web.cvent.com/event/6d152f5f-5181-4be3-98ae-0112477ef4b5/summary

Attendance is limited. If space remains after October 29th, late registrations will be accepted as capacity allows.

What to expect at the Exchange
- Skill-Building Workshops: Hands-on sessions using multi-agency water data from NOAA, USGS, and NASA, plus cloud computing and open data publishing on HydroShare.
- Special Topics Forum on AI in the Water Sciences: Jordan Read, CUAHSI CEO, presents on AI in modeling and collaboration, followed by interactive discussions.
- Poster Session: Attendees present research to up to 100 participants across career stages.
- Field Trips: Site tours of the Central Mississippi River Basin LTAR site and the Missouri Ozarks AmeriFlux (MOFLUX) site.
- Networking: Connections among students, faculty, agency scientists, and practitioners.

Travel stipends
A limited number of travel stipends are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference is given to students and postdocs presenting a poster. To request a stipend, indicate this when registering, and CUAHSI staff will follow up.

For the full program, field trip descriptions, and hotel details, visit the event website → https://web.cvent.com/event/6d152f5f-5181-4be3-98ae-0112477ef4b5/summary

10/08/2026

The CUAHSI October e-Newsletter has been issued and you can read it here —> https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=aad7e9257f329c1a46ebbd412&id=0d51c4901a

What's inside: CUAHSI’s 25th anniversary reflection from our Board Chair, the Early-Bird Registration for the CUAHSI Water Science Exchange has been extended, registration has opened for a new Federal Open Water Data pilot program, registration is open for the Fall Virtual Open House, a new Water Data Forum webinar is scheduled for November, and much more!

Sign up to get the CUAHSI e-Newsletter delivered to your inbox here —> https://cuahsi.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=aad7e9257f329c1a46ebbd412&id=e9b95979ca

10/01/2026

One week remaining to apply for the 2027 SINTER and CUAHSI Snow Measurement Field School!

Apply here —> https://www.cuahsi.org/workshops/snow-measurement-field-school-2027
The final date to submit applications is October 7, 2026.

09/30/2026

Join us next Tuesday, October 6, for a free webinar to learn how HydroShare can support your research data from start to finish, and get practical tips for managing files collaboratively with your team.

Register here —>
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l_zLb-bLT52selwll5OwpA #/registration

09/29/2026

This Friday, October 2 is the deadline to apply for the CUAHSI Data Publishing Program!

The Data Publishing Program runs from October 19 - November 9, 2026.
Apply here —> https://cuahsi.jotform.com/262436049129863