A special seminar with Jordan Read, will be hosted by the Conservation and Survey Division and School of Natural Resources. The talk is titled "CUAHSI’s Vision for Community-Focused Infrastructure for Advancing Water Research and Education"
This talk provides an overview of Consortium of Universities Allied for Hydrological Sciences, Inc. (CUAHSI) and its vision for the next chapter of community-focused water science infrastructure. Jordan will cover the current moment in water science, including growing needs for community-governed organizations, and introduce CUAHSI's three core capabilities: operating and evolving HydroShare as essential water data infrastructure, delivering hands-on training and convening the community to launch collaborative science, and advancing cyberinfrastructure innovation for transformative water research.
The talk will also introduce CUAHSI’s forward-looking strategic priorities as the organization enters its 25th year: making collaborative data systems more robust and sustainable, addressing common technical barriers that slow water research, and investing in the human infrastructure that makes technical investments actually work. Time reserved for Q&A and discussion.
Why should you attend?
• Would you like to contribute to and benefit from a forward-thinking community of scientists?
• Are you interested in open data, data science, water science, informatics, and/or cyberinfrastructure?
• Did you know that the University of Nebraska is a Member of the Consortium of Universities Allied for Hydrological Sciences, Inc. (CUAHSI)?
Jordan S. Read (he/him) is the Chief Executive Officer, CUAHSI
Jordan develops and implements CUAHSI’s overall strategy, builds partner relationships, and works to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. Previously, he founded the USGS Water Data Science Branch, advancing capabilities in hydrologic modeling, data visualization, and reproducible science. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jread@cuahsi.org
Donuts, Coffee and Conversation in the First Floor Lobby of Hardin Hall at 9:30 am
Seminar is in the Platte River Auditorium ( Room 107 South) starting at 10 am on the East Campus of the Unviersity of Nebrasks-Lincoln