Tag Research to Operations


CIROH Prepares for AGU25: Advancing Water Prediction and Connection Through Science

CIROH is building on the momentum of AGU24 as it prepares for AGU25 in New Orleans, where leaders in Earth and space science will gather under the theme “Where Science Connects Us.”


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…


AWI Highlights Education and Outreach at Alabama Water Resources Conference

The Alabama Water Resources Conference united more than 360 professionals, researchers and students to share innovations, foster collaboration and advance solutions for Alabama’s water future.


CIROH 2025 Science Meeting: Research-to-Operations Breakthroughs and Outstanding Achievements

CIROH hosted its fourth annual Science Meeting September 15–18. The event brought together more than 220 researchers, federal partners and collaborators to share advances in water science, strengthen partnerships and accelerate the transition of research into operations.


Future Water Scientists Kick Off Yearlong Water-R2O NRT Study Tour

UA graduate students hit the road for the Water-R2O NRT Operational Hydrology Study Tour, a three-day journey that showed them how scientists, forecasters and emergency managers team up to keep Southeast communities safe from floods.


Empowering the Next Generation: CIROH Awards Spotlight Innovation and Real-World Impact

CIROH’s new Student Developer Award spotlights early career innovation. Winner Savalan Naser Neisary shares how DevCon and mentorship are shaping his path.


CIROH Developers Conference Highlights Training, Inclusion and Collaboration for the Next Generation of Water Researchers

The CIROH Developers Conference is back for its third year—this time with an even stronger focus on hands-on training and interdisciplinary collaboration.


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


Tuscaloosa, Ala., Emerges as a Global Hub for Hydrological Forecasting at HEPEX Conference

Global water experts gathered in Tuscaloosa for HEPEX 2025, spotlighting breakthroughs in ensemble forecasting, AI modeling and CIROH’s role in shaping the future of hydrological prediction.