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We bring together talent from throughout the University and build internal and external partnerships to address urgent water research challenges. Join us!
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Share your research and experience through the Water Institute Hydro Highlight, a monthly series written by the Water Institute Ambassadors to spotlight students & help introduce them to the water science community.

Tell your story with this form: https://t.co/9yGCeH6fYA

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Be part of the ongoing conversation surrounding the science of the Everglades by registering for Dr. John Juston’s webinar, “Observations on STA Performance and Downstream Recovery” on October 8, 3 pm.

Register here: https://t.co/ByU4d4wvrV

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Save the date for the Water Institute Awards Ceremony! Join us Oct. 13, 4:30PM at the Keene Faculty Center as we recognize the recipients of the Water Institute Faculty Fellows & the student awards. The ceremony will also celebrate 20 years of the Water Institute & its history.

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Congratulations to Andrés Pérez Barriga and Madeline Sutherland, recipients of the 2026 Water Institute Research Awards!
The award will support research enhancements that will further their data and our understanding of complex water challenges.
Read more: https://t.co/pFHm5Jdqbu

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On the last day of #PostdocAppreciationWeek, we're spotlighting Dr. Katherine Wardinski, who leads efforts to better understand water quality trends in the Floridan aquifer & springs, collecting & analyzing water samples to uncover processes that influence these water resources.

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Today’s spotlight during #PostdocAppreciationWeek features Dr. Dan Dai, who explores tradeoffs in sampling density & frequency for measuring water quality. Her research can help improve water quality monitoring & provide insights for watershed management & pollutant remediation.

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During this #PostdocAppreciationWeek we are spotlighting Dr. Katie Glodzik, an ecologist and geospatial scientist whose work characterizes spatial patterns and geographic drivers of dissolved oxygen to support the development of tools for water management.

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Today’s spotlight this #PostdocAppreciationWeek features Dr. Shuo Chen. Working with the Water Institute, she uses large datasets and machine learning to assess how water quality in Florida streams has changed over the past 25 years, helping advance data-driven water management.

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As part of #PostdocAppreciationWeek, we're spotlighting Dr. Nicolas Fernandez! At the Water Institute, Dr. Fernandez bridges water quality, hydrology, & data science to uncover new insights from large datasets & support stakeholders in managing their water data.

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Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Chappel and Dr. Abhishek Rajan, recipients of the 2026 WI Dissertation Awards!
Their outstanding doctoral research demonstrates excellence, innovation, & impact in advancing water science, policy, & management.
Read more: https://t.co/R7uCT9ubgN

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This Postdoc Appreciation Week, join the Water Institute in recognizing and celebrating our postdocs for their vital expertise, dedication, and contributions across Water Institute research projects.

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Hot off the press! The lead author on two recently published papers, Water Institute affiliate faculty Dr. Johanna Engstrӧm is exploring the future of dams in the Southeastern U.S. & drought vulnerability in high-income countries.
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Research initiated with support from the WI Research Award helped Dr. Judyson Oliveira, a UF/IFAS Research Assistant Scientist and recent graduate from @ufhorticulture, build the foundation for a statewide subirrigation recommendation tool.

Learn more: https://t.co/cyBZ6POA85

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Join the Water Institute, the @africa_uf , and its NRM-SSI Africa Working Group for a seminar by Dr. Tatenda Dalu titled “Day Zero Lessons: Invasive Alien Plants as Water-Fire Risk Multipliers” on September 17, 3PM, Grinter 404 or Zoom!

Learn more: https://t.co/NrIzSMQEIr

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The Water Institute is thrilled to announce Michelle Robinson as the new Administrative Assistant! With her range of expertise, management skills, & creativity, Michelle will serve a core role in the WI’s mission & future programming.

Learn more: https://t.co/aRqsKAO7xP

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Don't forget to apply to the Water Institute Travel Awards before they close today! Undergraduate & graduate students across all disciplines can apply & receive financial support to present their research at a national/international conference.
Apply now: https://t.co/qEgpaVmGLe

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The Water Institute convened a team awarded a $1.79M NSF grant to develop AI-powered environmental forecasting tools. The project will improve predictions of water and carbon dynamics to support informed environmental decisions.

Learn more: https://t.co/nq5s7UsCHM

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Meet the Water Institute's 2026 Faculty Fellows Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu & Dr. Olesya Savchenko!
From AI and ecosystem science to economics and policy, their work highlights the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle water challenges.
Learn more: https://t.co/M8dW4a9wMB

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Today is the last day to enter the Water Institute Photo Contest! Whether you’re conducting research in the field, teaching in the classroom, or engaging with communities, your photos can help showcase the incredible work done at UF.

Submit a photo: https://t.co/S0v6WClb7p

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Interested in water science & opportunities to engage? Register now for the Water Institute Student Open House on September 10, 12:50-1:50 PM!

This virtual event will also feature partner organizations:
- @AWRAFLORIDA
- @se_casc
- CUAHSI

Register here: https://t.co/8Rnh1XJAXJ