Author Kayla Roberson


Advancing Weather Monitoring in American Samoa: Bridging Critical Gaps in Forecasting

Researchers are transforming weather forecasting in American Samoa by deploying AI and machine learning to enhance local monitoring and connecting the region to national and global climate models


NextGen In A Box (NGIAB): Revolutionizing Hydrological Modeling with a 30-Minute Setup

NextGen In A Box (NGIAB) sets up in 30 minutes and integrates advanced hydrological tools for data processing, visualization, and modeling for researchers and agencies.


From Postdoc to Pioneer: Dr. Ryan Johnson’s CIROH Journey Toward Hydrology Leadership

The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, or CIROH, is the pinnacle of modern water research institutions. Since its inception, the institution has also proven to be a leader in research mentorship. Dr. Ryan Johnson, a former postdoc for CIROH, is one of our most notable success stories. As an undergraduate, Johnson became…


CIROH Visiting Scholar Advances Natural Water Hazard Forecasting and Management

Dr. Sayed Bateni has spent his professional career researching and learning about natural hazards, terrestrial remote sensing, machine learning, data assimilation and coupled land-atmosphere systems behavior. He received his Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from Isfahan University of Technology in 2002, Master of Science from Sharif University of Technology in 2005 and…


UA Students Travel Abroad for International Water Research Experience

This summer, four University of Alabama students enrolled in the National Science Foundation Water-R2O Research Traineeship program, or Water-R2O NRT, got the opportunity to travel abroad to four different research sites and facilities in four different countries. During their visits, they focused on atmospheric sciences, meteorology, hydrology and environmental policy. “It was fascinating being in…


CIROH Hosts Second Annual Developers Conference

The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, or CIROH, hosted its second annual Developer’s Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the University of Utah. The conference was held May 29-June 1. The conference focused on a wide range of topics relating to hydrological forecasting, particularly of extreme events – in line with…


Hydrologic AI Forecasting Program Equips Undergraduates with Essential Water Research Skills

The Research Experience for Undergraduates, or REU, is an undergraduate program focusing on artificial intelligence for hydrologic forecasting. Students learn to apply data science and computer programming skills to research new computational tools for forecasting floods, droughts and water quality. The students in the program can learn from some of the best researchers that the…


UA Hosts Inaugural Water Observing Technology Forum

During the last full week of April, The University of Alabama’s Alabama Water Institute and the USGS Next Generation Water Observing System hosted the inaugural Water Observing Technology Forum. This year’s forum focused on imagery as data, mobile monitoring systems and an industry showcase. Speakers included federal agency representatives, academic researchers and industry leaders. They…


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