Water@UW-Madison

Reflecting on Community-Based Water Research: Lessons Learned from Water@UW-Madison Seed Grant Program
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
The Water@UW-Madison and Morgridge Center for Public Service’s Community-Based Water Research Grant Program supports community-driven water work conducted in partnership with UW-Madison faculty, staff and graduate students. Since 2022, the program has funded 12 unique and inspiring projects that forge collaborative pathways to meeting water-related challenges and promoting sustainable solutions.
Join us as we reflect on the work and lessons learned along the way. New and past Water@UW-Madison grantees will share insights into best practices and challenges in conducting participatory research. Research teams will present summaries of their work, and a moderator will facilitate discussions among panelists and field questions from the audience.
Whether you’re well-practiced in community-based research or looking to incorporate a new CBR component into your water-related work, we invite you to join the conversation.
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Rising Tides Scholar - Biology Colloquium
2025-02-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Room 108, Noland Hall, 250 N. Mills St, Madison, 53706, United States
Join Water@UW-Madison and the Center for Limnology in welcoming Dr. Karletta Chief to the UW-Madison campus as the Rising Tides Scholar. Dr. Chief will present her talk titled: Impacts to Diné Activities with the San Juan River after the Gold King Mine Spill
The diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at the Center for Limnology has created an annual lecture series. The invited speaker this year is Dr. Karletta Chief from the University of Arizona. Dr. Chief is a Diné hydrologist who devotes all her environmental research to supporting the resilience of Indigenous communities and training of students in sustainable technologies.
Date, time, location: Feb. 27, 2025. 3:30 – 4:30 pm in Noland Hall – Room 108 (250 N Mills St.)

Rising Tides Seminar: Dr. Karletta Chief
2025-02-26 12:05 - 12:55 (America/Chicago) | 102 Water Science and Engineering Laboratory, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join Water@UW-Madison and the Center for Limnology in welcoming Dr. Karletta Chief to the UW-Madison campus for this year’s Rising Tides seminar. Dr. Chief will present her talk titled: University-Community Research Response to COVID-19.
The diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at the Center for Limnology has created an annual lecture series. The invited speaker this year is Dr. Karletta Chief from the University of Arizona. Dr. Chief is a Diné hydrologist who devotes all her environmental research to supporting the resilience of Indigenous communities and training of students in sustainable technologies.
Date, time, location: Feb. 26, 2025. 12:05 – 12:55 in Water Science Engineering Laboratory Room 102 (660 N Park St.)

ASC Director Finalist: Christy Remucal
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Room 1111), 425 Henry Mall, Madison, WI, WI, 53706, United States
Christy Remucal, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim director of the ASC

Presentation Title: “Addressing water quality issues using actionable science”
10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Location: Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building), 425 Henry Mall, Room 1111
Christy Remucal Biography
Christy Remucal’s CV

Jen Hauxwell, research program associate director of the Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC), and Christina (Christy) Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim ASC director, have been named finalists for the ASC Director position.
ASC Director Position Description
The director oversees operations of the ASC, which is headquartered in the UW–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world. The ASC is also home to the multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW-Madison.
Live Streams will be posted here: https://research.wisc.edu/two-finalists-announced-for-aquatic-sciences-center-director/
You are invited to share feedback on the finalists by using this form (Deadline to submit feedback is: Feb.28): https://forms.gle/BVv2LbXuCv4fkwdw8.

ASC Director Finalist: Jen Hauxwell
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Jen Hauxwell, Ph.D., research program associate director of the ASC

Presentation Title: “UW–Madison’s Aquatic Sciences Center – Working together to care for Wisconsin’s waters and communities”
2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
Location: Memorial Union (TITU), 800 Langdon St.

Jen Hauxwell Biography
Jen Hauxwell’s CV

Jen Hauxwell, research program associate director of the Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC), and Christina (Christy) Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim ASC director, have been named finalists for the ASC Director position.
ASC Director Position Description
The director oversees operations of the ASC, which is headquartered in the UW–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world. The ASC is also home to the multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW-Madison.
Live Streams will be posted here: https://research.wisc.edu/two-finalists-announced-for-aquatic-sciences-center-director/
You are invited to share feedback on the finalists by using this form (Deadline to submit feedback is: Feb.28): https://forms.gle/BVv2LbXuCv4fkwdw8.

Tales from Planet Earth presents: Wild & Scenic 2024 Rewind
2025-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us for a special screening of six films from the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. A “film festival by activists for activists,” Wild & Scenic showcases stories that inspire environmental action and celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Originally a five-day event in California, the festival travels the country. Last spring, the tour partnered with the River Alliance of Wisconsin for a stop at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre — and now it’s coming back!
Before the 2025 festival, catch up with an exclusive “rewind” of six must-see films from 2024. Join the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies’ Tales from Planet Earth film series as we show:

Paddle Tribal Waters
6,000 Miles
Chicas al Agua (Girls to the Water)
INWARD
Finding the Line
Study Aboard

Bonus! Join the Office of Sustainability before the event for a fun DIY! Bring an old T-shirt and learn how to upcycle it into a tote bag.
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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement
Hoofer Outing Club
International Division
Latine Cultural Center
Office of Sustainability
Tribal RelationsTales-3_Flyer
Water@UW–Madison

Bad River - A Story of Defiance
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Water@UW-Madison and partners are hosting a free screening of Bad River, a new documentary that follows the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band on their continuous fight for sovereignty. The screening will be followed by a moderated Q & A with some of the voices featured in the film.
Panelists

Aurora Conley, vice chair of the Anishinaabe Environmental Protection Alliance and Bad River tribal member
Misty Jackson, American Indian Science & Engineering Society coordinator, Madison Metropolitan School District
Patty Loew, professor emerita at UW–Madison and Northwestern University, retired inaugural director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University

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Water@UW-Madison Fall Art & Science Poster Session
2024-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Water@UW-Madison is a cross-disciplinary organization; we look forward to sharing both traditional and non-traditional science posters, art, photography and other work. Please consider sharing a poster, graphical display, or work of art. Re-purposed work from past events is very welcome! This year, the new Water@UW-Madison Student Organization is contributing heavily to the event — they have some exciting plans to make it more fun, engaging, and interactive! You can expect:

Posters about water research from across our network
Cross- and interdisciplinary displays, works of art, and water-themed work
Poster and art walks that build community and camaraderie
A poster contest with recognition and awards
An interactive component for visitors

This is shaping up to be a great event, we hope you join us!
Fill out the registration form linked below to attend or to submit a poster or project for display:
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2024 Water@UW-Madison: Welcome to Campus!
2024-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us for an informal welcome event to kick off the new school year. It’ll be a relaxed evening with good company, light refreshments from the Sett, and—drumroll, please—a Bad Water Joke Contest! Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or just someone with a penchant for groan-worthy puns, we’d love for you to participate. Bring your best worst water jokes. We’ll have some small prizes for the most eye-roll-worthy jokes, so don’t hold back.
Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing some laughs!
Union South
Third Floor Pavillion
All are welcome!

Freshwater@UW + STORM Summer Research Symposium
2024-08-01 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort of bright undergraduate research-scholars at our annual poster and flash talk event. Over 40 undergraduates will share the findings that emerged from a 10-week program of mentored research. This event provides a glimpse into an incredible cross-section of atmospheric, oceanographic, and freshwater research in the state of Wisconsin, with mentors and undergraduates from many of the UWS schools. For more information on the research opportunities, including how to get involved as a student or mentor, visit the Freshwater@UW and STORM program pages.

10th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us following the Spring Symposium as we celebrate 10 years of Water@UW-Madison. We’ll provide appetizers, a cash bar and ample time for both structured and unstructured networking. Come for the symposium, stay for the celebration!
This year’s Flow Project cohort is putting together an incredible set of work inspired by water research at UW-Madison and beyond. Several interactive pieces are in the works, and we are excited to provide an environment in which you can appreciate their work, and perhaps find new insights that can inspire your own creative journey.
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Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium
2024-05-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Celebrating 10 Years: Reflecting on the Past, Looking Toward the Future
Water@UW-Madison is excited to announce its 2024 Spring Symposium, taking place on Monday, May 6th at Union South in Madison, WI.

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we want to reflect on the incredible work accomplished in our water community. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of talks showcasing diverse and impactful water research (2-5pm), followed by a networking mixer and opening reception for the Flow Art & Science Project (5-7pm). Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, and ample time to connect with colleagues and forge new collaborations.
The symposium will be held in-person.
Symposium Agenda
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Our Keynote Speaker will be: William “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush.

Ho-Chunk Nation Preservation Representative
Ho-Chunk Deer Clan Tribal Member
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cultural Resources Division Manager

In 1998, William began a career in the Ho-Chunk Nation Heritage Preservation Department as a Land Specialist focusing on Realty, Land into Trust Applications and Cultural & Natural Resource Management. In 2004, the Cultural Resources Division requested for William to be transferred to their Division to become the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Ho-Chunk Nation, who was at that time creating their HCN THPO program to address tribal preservation needs. William has served as the HCN’s THPO from 2006 to present. In 2006, William became the HCN Heritage Preservation Department – Cultural Resources Division Manager.
William’s current responsibilities are:

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) – 2005 to present
Cultural Resources Division Manager (CRD) – 2006 to present
NAGPRA Designee Alternate – 2005 to present
Ground Penetrating Radar Operator (GPR) – Certified 2002 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Historian – 2004 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Monitor – Certified 2012 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Fire Investigator – Certified 2008 to present

William currently holds a seat on the following State, Federal or National Boards/Committees:

Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Repatriations Committee (WITRC) – President
Kickapoo Valley Reserve (KVR) – Environmental Seat

William has served on the following Boards/Committees/Services:

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) – Board Member
Sauk County USDA/FSA Committee – Tribal Minority Advisor (Maximum term)
Millston Fire & Rescue – Assistant Fire Chief (Retired)
Mississippi Valley Archaeological Center (MVAC) – Tribal Advisor
Fox / Wisconsin Heritage Parkway – Board Member

William receives preservation and cultural support, guidance and/or advice through:

Ho-Chunk Nation Heritage Preservation Board – comprised of 1 HPD Executive Director and 5 Board members, with proficient traditional cultural knowledge in their own fields.

Mission Statement: “To protect and preserve the HooCak culture and heritage as living forces in the lives of the HooCak Wajic. To nurture our Nation’s culture – to strengthen it as a living source of identity and pride for our People.”

Ho-Chunk Nation Traditional Court – comprised of 12 Traditional Tribal members and alternates representing each of the 12 Clans who are proficient as cultural advisors.

2023 Fall Art & Science Poster Session
2023-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Water@UW-Madison is a cross-disciplinary organization; we look forward to sharing both traditional and non-traditional science posters, art, photography and other work. Please consider sharing a poster, graphical display, or work of art. Re-purposed work from past events is very welcome!
Register

Department of Geoscience Weeks Lecture Series
2019-12-06 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | AB20 Weeks Hall for Gelogical Sciences, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Dave Lovelace, Museum Scientist, Paleontology, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Weston Roundtable Series: "First we must Consider Manoomin": Tribally Directed Collaborative Research on Wild Ric
2019-12-05 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | 1153 Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Crystal Ng, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Biology Colloquium: Feast or Famine: How Resource Availability can Influence Ecosystem Dynamics
2019-12-05 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | B302 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Matthew McCary, NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Water Resources Management Practicum Presentations: Salt Sustainability on the UW-Madison Campus
2019-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Lake Mendota Room, Dejope Residence Hall, 640 Elm Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Center for Limnology Weekly Seminar: Using ecological insights to guide aquatic restoration efforts
2019-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 102 Water Science and Engineering Laboratory, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Michael Rennie, Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries, Lakehead University

Clean Lakes Alliance Community Awards
2019-12-03 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, United States
The Clean Lakes Community Awards recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and businesses working to protect our Yahara lakes. The awards honor the dedication of individuals and organizations making a difference in our watershed.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Colloquium: Direct Numerical Simulation of Lee Vortices in Density Stratified FlowVortices Flow
2019-12-02 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Richard Rotunno, Senior Scientist, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Lab, National Center for Atmospheric Research

Department of Geoscience Weeks Lecture Series
2019-11-15 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | AB20 Weeks Hall for Gelogical Sciences, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Lise Retailleau, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geophysics, Stanford University

Weston Roundtable Series: Envisioning Tomorrow's Energy Systems
2019-11-14 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | 1153 Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Suzanne Baker, Creative Director, Fastest Path to Zero Initiative, University of Michigan
The Fastest Path to Zero Initiative is working to support communities as they plan and pursue ambitious climate goals. We offer a variety of tools to help communities transform their energy systems while adapting to a changing climate. Our tool belt includes big data analytics combined with a passion for human-centered design and engagement.

Biology Colloquium: Integrative Investigation of Mechanisms Underpinning Eye Loss in Levantine Arachnids
2019-11-14 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | B302 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Jesús Alfonso Ballesteros, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Seminar: Will Global Precipitation Trends be Observable in Our Lifetime?
2019-11-13 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Tristan L’Ecuyer, Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Yahara Lakes 101 with Jeff Endres
2019-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, United States
Yahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes.

Climate, People and the Environment Program: Small Molecules, Big Impacts: Understanding how Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Mediate Interactions between Forests, Insects, and the Atmosphere
2019-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Amy Trowbridge, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Plant volatile organic compounds can play critical roles in determining atmospheric processes and mediating multi-species interactions. In turn, these emissions are in large part controlled by both climate and biotic pressures, including insects and pathogens. In this talk, I will discuss ways in which we are addressing these complex feedbacks including the consequences for ozone formation and plant-insect interactions.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Colloquium: Why has the Lower Stratosphere Stopped Cooling for the Last 20 Years
2019-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Lorenzo Polvani, Professor, Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences, Columbia University

Department of Geoscience Weeks Lecture Series
2019-11-08 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | AB20 Weeks Hall for Gelogical Sciences, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
BRYAN CHAKOUMAKOS (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB)

Weston Roundtable Series: Changing the World Through Investing
2019-11-07 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | 1153 Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Want to change the world? This lecture will show how your investment decisions can do just that. Learn about investing locally, making loans to others, supporting startups and investing in low-income housing. In the past, these investment options were available only to the very rich, but technology and legal changes have made investment possible for as little as $100. You won’t hear about these options from financial professionals. Come learn how you can invest with your values and beat the market!

Biology Colloquium:Harnessing Natural Diversity to Discover the Rules of Flower Color Evolution
2019-11-07 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | B302 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Stacey Smith (University of Colorado) will present “Harnessing natural diversity to discover the rules of flower color evolution”.
