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Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium: Blue Futures
Thank you for attending the 2026 Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium!
More than 120 students, researchers, staff, and partners joined us for Blue Futures an afternoon of keynotes, lightning talks, and conversation that felt both urgent and optimistic. From the opening remarks through the final discussions, the energy in the room was high.
Speakers and presenters took on the real tensions shaping water research today, exploring the promises and risks of emerging technologies without oversimplifying either side. Talks were grounded, candid, and forward‑looking, sparking thoughtful questions and lively exchanges across disciplines and career stages.
During the networking break and our Blue Futures Science Fair, the room filled quickly with conversation. Folks shared new ideas, practical insights and we hope these relationships will extend well beyond the symposium. The engagement and enthusiasm underscored the value of creating space to think together about where water research is headed, and how we move there responsibly as a community. Details and photos.
About Water@UW-Madison
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and if you are interested in water too, we welcome you to join us. Whether you’re into history, chemistry, art, storytelling, ecology, engineering or something else, welcome aboard!
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If you are faculty of staff, join us by formally affiliating! We’ll send you occasional notices of important events, networking opportunities, and you’ll get timely information that will help you connect with the 190 faculty and staff who identify as water researchers within our organization. We’re here to help you connect with others and take your work to the next level. Please reach out with questions or requests to water@mailplus.wisc.edu.
You can learn a little more about us in the About page, or by reading the program sheet to the right —>
Connecting the Water Community at UW-Madison and beyond
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