TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Water Institute is establishing an educational partnership with Woodland Forrest Elementary School, providing the STEM-certified school with an advanced augmented reality sandbox system through a long-term loan agreement. The TopoBox allows students to manipulate sand to create topographical features like mountains and valleys while computer sensors and overhead projection systems…
CONSERVE partnered with tribal nations and local officials in Oklahoma for a tabletop exercise aimed at improving flood preparedness and response. The event highlighted the value of local knowledge, cross-jurisdictional collaboration and new NOAA visualization tools in tackling complex flood risks.
Ian Brunetz has received the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for his research in freshwater ecology. His interdisciplinary work on freshwater mussels highlights his dedication to advancing aquatic science and science communication.
The University of Alabama's Water-R2O NRT program welcomes third cohort of graduate students for study tours, seminars and international experiences while developing cutting-edge skills in machine learning applied to hydrologic prediction.
