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Building Leaders in Hydrology: Alam’s Journey from Tuscaloosa to Tenure

When Dr. Md Shahabul Alam joined the Alabama Water Institute in 2022, he expected a few years of postdoctoral research, the chance to strengthen his publication record and eventually a faculty opportunity. What he did not anticipate was how quickly his path would accelerate thanks to supportive mentorship, a thriving research community and the breadth…


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…


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